The last 29 days of this leap-year month of February have been witness to some spectacular game viewing. Highlights aplenty, we have seldom found ourselves wanting for wildlife sightings. The abundant herds of 2 to 3 thousand topi and zebra have provided a lively backdrop to some regular cat sightings out on the plains. Lions especially have been brilliant and February was certainly a memorable lion month. Large breeding herds of over 100 elephants have been a joy to watch down on the Grumeti River and buffalo have been scattered throughout the concession. An added treat for guests flying in and out of Singita Grumeti Reserves this month has been some great views out of the plane window………

Ol Donio Lengai
The mountain of the gods, as the Maasai call this active volcano, has been erupting regularly this last month. This sacred mountain, situated close to the regular flight route, has been spewing forth clouds of dust and ash. The 1 hour plane ride from Arusha usually has iconic destinations such as Lake Manyara, the Great Rift Valley wall, the Ngorongoro Crater and the endless Serengeti plains flit by beneath the wings. On occasions the smoke and ash cloud has been up to 20 000 ft high. Thanks to Tansy and Humphrey for the great pictures.