Daraja Academy sits in the middle of the African savannah, and while this might sound a bit intimidating to some, its location “in the bush” is actually a great resource. The campus is beautiful, and in addition to the incredible wildlife, it’s also nice that Daraja is located so close to one of its long-term friends, the Mpala Research Center. Mpala is just down the road from Daraja, and sits on miles of beautiful, untouched land. It’s home to elephants, hippos, gazelles, and even lions.
Last Saturday the Form 4 biology students had an opportunity to go on a field trip to Mpala. They divided into groups and participated in a wide array of activities. One group practiced photography (specifically on hippos); another tracked gazelles; and a third learned about mongooses and how to trap them (for research purposes). They also went on game drives and got to check out different wild animals from the safety of safari vehicles. The girls (and Mpala staff!) had an amazing time; check out some of their cool photos below.
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