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Caption: Simba Safari / Lion Journey
A morning safari through Nairobi National Park, just a few kilometres from the Kenyan capital.
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Caption: Yep, it's that close to the city...
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Caption: A zebra takes its stripes wherever it goes.
- Maasai proverb
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Caption: Pro tip: 'Golden hour' is the best time for spotting wildlife, especially lions
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Caption: We're all on the look out for lions as the sun comes up, it's their favourite time of day.
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Caption: They could be in the grass, up a tree (Nairobi lions do love climbing trees), or in the bushes watching our every move.
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Caption: Pro tip: Always have your camera ready!
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Caption: SIMBA!
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Caption: That's Simbeo, one of the four big males who basically run Nairobi National Park.
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Caption: It's getting hot now, the sun is high in the sky and no business for a big cat being in the sun.
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Caption: While the lions are sleeping it's safe enough for a drink and scratch for everyone else.
Caption: Because this afternoon the big cats will be on the prowl once again.
Is your camera ready?
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Caption: "ROAAAAR!"
Caption: Will Swanson
Will Swanson is an East Africa based photojournalist & writer.
Twitter: @willswanson
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Visiting Nairobi soon? I'll happily show you around the NNP!
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