1993

Nairobi

Koinange Street

Jamia Mosque

Lake Nakuru

Flamingos

Lake Nakuru, a shallow soda lake, is home to literally millions of flamingos, and was featured in the film Out of Africa.

Nairobi National Park

The 117 km2 Nairobi National Park is unique by being the only protected area in the world with a variety of animals and birds close to a major city.

Masai Giraffes

The average male giraffe stands around 5½ meters, but despite the fact the giraffe has
such a long neck, it still has only seven vertebrae, the same number as humans.

Zebras

Zebras were everywhere.

Gazelles and Impalas

Two Grant's Gazelles on the left, and an impala.

Rhinoceros

As a result of extensive poaching, there are thought to be only around 500 rhinos in Kenya
compared with 20,000 in 1970.  The adult animal can weigh anything from 1,000 to 1,600 kg!

Cheetah

Cheetahs can run at speeds up to 110 km/h, but they can sustain this for only a short period of time.

Lion Kill

Two hungry male lions.

© Nicholas R. Winter 1985-2008
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