Eles and Road trips

I was lucky enough to have some transportation (Sunny) while I was at Ukuu this time and was able to explore some of the area around Mt. Kenya.

The infamous Sunny at Castle Mountain Lodge

To the right is my banda (hut) that I stayed in, to the left is the swimming pool that the eles have taken over as a watering hole in the evening.

Herd of about 25 with babies

They would come in late afternoon to use the salt lick and roll in the dust for 1-2 hours.

After the salt lick, they would move up the hill to drink from the pool.

Cold at night so they would start a fire for warmth.  Could hear the animals just outside the room during the night.  

Nice hot meal at night while watching the elephants play just below the lodge.