Today we have to drive far, and we have to be in time for a bottle of oil at the hotel at the end of the ride. Many kilometers, but along the way we keep looking at what we see. In the center of the park it is green and there is a lot to see. After that it's mainly racing on a dirt road. We are in time for the oil, and we also have time to loosen the muscles in the pool.
White-bellied bustard
Senegaltrap
Eupodotis senegalensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 3200, distance 16.8 m
The photo shows a White-bellied bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis). It is a bird in the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 06:49 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Steenbok
Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 32.8 m
The photo shows a Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 07:10 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Dark chanting goshawk
Donkere zanghavik
Melierax metabates
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 34.6 m
The photo shows a Dark chanting goshawk (Melierax metabates). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 07:17 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Common tsessebe
Topi
Damaliscus lunatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 57.8 m
The photo shows a Common tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 07:58 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Rufous-naped lark
Roodnekleeuwerik
Mirafra africana
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 8.41 m
The photo shows a Rufous-naped lark (Mirafra africana). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 07:59 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Klipspringer
Klipspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 61.9 m
The photo shows a Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 08:09 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Common moorhen
Waterhoen
Gallinula chloropus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 26.0 m
The photo shows a Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 09:06 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Speckle-fronted weaver
Schubkopwever
Sporopipes frontalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 9 m
The photo shows a Speckle-fronted weaver (Sporopipes frontalis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 09:21 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Cardinal woodpecker
Kardinaalspecht
Dendropicos fuscescens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 10.1 m
The photo shows a Cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Picidae. The photo was taken at Mara Region, Tanzania at 09:30 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Black-faced waxbill
Elfenastrild
Estrilda erythronotos
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 4.79 m
The photo shows a Black-faced waxbill (Estrilda erythronotos). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Mara Region, Tanzania at 09:51 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Grey-capped social weaver
Marmerwever
Pseudonigrita arnaudi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 3.91 m
The photo shows a Grey-capped social weaver (Pseudonigrita arnaudi). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Mara Region, Tanzania at 09:56 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Bush hyrax
Steppeklipdas
Heterohyrax brucei
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 6.01 m
The photo shows a Bush hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei). It is a animal in the order Hyracoidea and the family Procaviidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Mara Region, Tanzania at 10:04 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Saddle-billed stork
Zadelbekooievaar
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 34.7 m
The photo shows a Saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Mara Region, Tanzania at 10:20 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Common hippopotamus
Nijlpaard
Hippopotamus amphibius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 132 m
The photo shows a Common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Hippopotamidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Simiyu, Tanzania at 10:33 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Black-headed heron
Zwartkopreiger
Ardea melanocephala
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 28.2 m
The photo shows a Black-headed heron (Ardea melanocephala). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Simiyu, Tanzania at 10:38 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Pied avocet
Kluut
Recurvirostra avosetta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 25.4 m
The photo shows a Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Simiyu, Tanzania at 10:41 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Little stint
Kleine strandloper
Calidris minuta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 7.55 m
The photo shows a Little stint (Calidris minuta). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at Seronera, Simiyu, Tanzania at 10:43 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Rüppell's vulture
Rüppells gier
Gyps rueppelli
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 52.9 m
The photo shows a Rüppell's vulture (Gyps rueppelli). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Robanda, Simiyu, Tanzania at 11:19 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Black-winged kite
Grijze wouw
Elanus caeruleus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 19.7 m
The photo shows a Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Robanda, Simiyu, Tanzania at 11:29 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Lion
Leeuw
Panthera leo
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 18.2 m
The photo shows a Lion (Panthera leo). It is a animal in the order Carnivora and the family Felidae. The photo was taken at Robanda, Simiyu, Tanzania at 11:35 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Mwanza flat-headed agama
Agama mwanzae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 4.66 m
The photo shows a Mwanza flat-headed agama (Agama mwanzae). It is a animal in the class Squamata and the family Agamidae. The photo was taken at Lake Zone, Tanzania at 11:44 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Cape crow
Kaapse roek
Corvus capensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 800, distance 15.8 m
The photo shows a Cape crow (Corvus capensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 12:06 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Grant's gazelle
Grantgazelle
Nanger granti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 37.9 m
The photo shows a Grant's gazelle (Nanger granti). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Arusha, Tanzania at 12:16 on Friday November 21, 2025.
African stonechat
Afrikaanse roodborsttapuit
Saxicola torquatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 23.2 m
The photo shows a African stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 14:05 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Olive thrush
Kaapse lijster
Turdus olivaceus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 9.89 m
The photo shows a Olive thrush (Turdus olivaceus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 14:13 on Friday November 21, 2025.
Baglafecht weaver
Baglafechtwever
Ploceus baglafecht
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 3200, distance 14.0 m
The photo shows a Baglafecht weaver (Ploceus baglafecht). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 14:15 on Friday November 21, 2025.