Riled after rain chasing fisi and punda, the most common game. Long faces, thin legs new moms run wildebeest babes — Ngorongoro fisi (Swahili for “hyena”) punda (short for “pundamilia”, slang for “zebra” in Swahili)

Striped and steady sight, gentle grazers quick to flight — families run tight. Bodacious backside patterns perfected, unique beauty redundant. Bigger in Eden than the Tarangire plains — Ngorongoro

Pembe Spike horned herbivores, birds line thick black rhino backs after summer rain. 19 natives now, pointed lips browse to feed in Ngorongoro. Pumba Tails up, anxious run sudden stop to sniff still air warthog families roam. Calmer in Eden, than tail-up Tarangire’s — Ngorongoro.

Bulls lock tusks to greet, twisting trunks into open mouths no threat detected. Male duty to mate complete — migrate to Eden: Ngorongoro.

Ears twirl, big bellies pink — massive bodies built to sink and thrive in water. The bizarre beauty of the hippo captivates — beware vicious gape. Tails splash, pods keep cool ~ rivers feed soda lakes in Ngorongoro.

Wings over water her awesome expanse unends - Lake Victoria.

Kwisanga: feel free, feel at home, you are welcome - here on Gahinga.

Gum tree wood in rows tied with eucalyptus bark - village ripe with farms.

Trekking the tracked trail steep climb to meet the Susa, Fossey's family. Three great silverbacks, two babies born weeks before mother's nurse their young. Silver green gum leaves like the lava rock path through potato and sweet corn farms.