Day 5 - Lake Naivasha 

We also were asked whether we wanted to go to the 'Hippo' lake, and the tour group agreed. So we visited Lake Naivasha and had a boat trip visit around the lake, and saw the large hippo population who frequent the lake.

View of the Lake from a higher vantage point.
View of the Lake from a higher vantage point.
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Another view of the Lake.
Another view of the Lake.
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An amazing calm and picturesque view of the Lake! Absolutely stunning!
An amazing calm and picturesque view of the Lake! Absolutely stunning!
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You can just about make out the Pelicans in the background!
You can just about make out the Pelicans in the background!
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Can I see a hippo in the water?
Can I see a hippo in the water?
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Not, I can see several hippo's!
Not, I can see several hippo's!
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One hippo or two?
One hippo or two?
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Count the hippo's in this picture - Nine in total, I recall!
Count the hippo's in this picture - Nine in total, I recall!
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You can make out the nine clearer in this picture.  Wonderful!
You can make out the nine clearer in this picture. Wonderful!
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The hippo's were actally standing which shows how shallow the water really was!
The hippo's were actally standing which shows how shallow the water really was!
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An old male hippo!  When they are deserted, the male hippo leaves a very 'lonely life.  Shame!
An old male hippo! When they are deserted, the male hippo leaves a very 'lonely life. Shame!
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More Great white Pelicans
More Great white Pelicans
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There also a few Pink-backed Pelicans in the midst of the group of Pelicans.
There also a few Pink-backed Pelicans in the midst of the group of Pelicans.
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A group of Pink-backed Pelicans
A group of Pink-backed Pelicans
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Vultures in the background - 'waiting'!
Vultures in the background - 'waiting'!
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Ducks?  Ummm....
Ducks? Ummm....
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Waterbucks!
Waterbucks!
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African Hawk-Eagle.
African Hawk-Eagle.
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