After we got back from the early morning Safari the second day, I was beat. Did I mention that I’m not a morning person? I’m really, really not. But on the other hand, I didn’t want to miss my chance to see elephants up close and personal. Little did I know I was going to get an up close and personal visit of my own!
I was dead asleep when I heard a knock on the door. Thinking it was housekeeping, I said, “No thank you, come back later please!” but the knocking continued. I got up and opened the door a crack, but it wasn’t housekeeping at all, it was a big baboon, and he was glaring at me.
Keep all of your doors locked, they said. The baboons will break in and eat the mini bar food, they said. Well. . . they were right! This guy was trying to crash in my room, and he didn’t even care that I was there. Luckily, I got the door shut in time (because they can be dangerous if they feel threatened), and grabbed my camera to get a few shots.
I thought there was just one baboon but as I looked out the window I saw 25 baboons heading from the bush to our lodge! Apparently, the Jacuzzi that was on our deck is the cool hangout spot for all the baboons in the area.
Here are the top 8 things Baboons do for fun in Ulusaba:
1. Try to break into hotel rooms
2. Hangout with friends
3. Steal stuff
4. Pose like Michael Jackson
5. Look cute
6. Lay around
7. Stare at guests
8. Just chill
