When the heat is on in Africa, there is only one way to cool off. Submerged in the coolness of water, of course.

These hippos at Maasai Mara National Reserve have the right idea, don’t you think?

Just one year ago, I was making final preparations for my first trip to Africa. Get more glimpses of African wildlife and more by clicking “Maasai Mara National Reserve.”

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All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heavens Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

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Posted for Cosmic Photo Challenge: The Heat is On