Safari Day #1

April 3, 2025 The first day of the Safari was amazing, to see God's animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking! I didnt know what to expect or what the day would reveal and as we drove through the Safari the animals began to appear and I was atmazed at how freely they were walking around unbothered by our presence! Our tour guide began to explain the pattern of animals that we were seeing and how the animals stayed together when their enemy was around them in order to remain aware of its presence. I loved how the animals all stayed with their pack and each one took turns alerting the others of any potential danger. The giraffe were so beautiful standing as tall as the trees with different spots that distinguished them from the other giraffes. The lions were walking so carefree and unbothered by anything else that was going on. The female lions are the hunters for the family, they go after their prey and provide food for their family. Once the female lion secures the prey they stand back and allow the male lion to eat first and then their cubs will eat before they do. All of the animals have a specific job to do but they work as a team to get the job done and ensure safety for everyone. Seeing the lions walk past our vehicles confidently and with assurance of who they are was amazing to see. The elephants were beautiful as the mothers made sure their babies were safe as they walked through the habitat. As we were riding down the Nile River we saw a mother elephant and her babies playing by the water and the mother gracefully walked away and hid behind trees for shade while the baby elephant continued to play in the water and the mud. The baby animals looked so peaceful playing with each others while the adults were on a conistant lookout to ensure the safety of their children. The safari was absolutely beautiful, we saw so many animals and it made me think of God and how he created the heavens and the earth and everything in it. Crystal Epps

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