James Nampaso was guiding Chris Hopkins last week and was fully aware that it is not always necessary to make the long drive to the Mara river when more discerning animals are traversing the Ntiatiak on his own Conservancy doorstep. Seeing fleet footed robust top is crossing any river is unusual but particularly when there is a Dikidiki (made up name surely!) pride reception troika waiting.
Top images Chris in demanding circumstances, just goes to show you can take a topi to water but you can’t make it think.
