Our first picture opportunity was the 'Big 5 Viewpoint', where you can't see any of the Big 5, but can see a great view of the largest satellite in the desert, Lake Naivasha, and a hint of white that becomes a mass of Flamingos once you get closer. Unfortunately the Flamingos edge away with every step you take towards them, but at least we got a good view, and a good whiff of the smelly birds: not so great when you're downwind! Speaking of smells, the viewpoint also introduced us to the new form of toilet we'd have to embrace... the squatter! Two slats over a hole, whilst horrific smells protrude from pretty much every one I've encountered, they're preferable to some of the standard toilets you see in towns, at services, and in some campsites. I never thought I'd say it, but sometimes a hole in the ground is much better!

I'm not sharing a tent with anyone as there's an odd number of girls, which is great for stretching out, but not so wonderful when you're clambering around at 4.30am trying to dismantle it ready for a morning game drive! Although after weeks of getting helped to roll the tent (no pregnant tents allowed in the truck!) I finally managed to do it by myself at the Ngorongoro Crater! That was in the freezing cold too!