There are always those photos that stop you in your tracks – and we think this is one of those on a gloomy, cold Monday…

Courtesy of the BBC

With the hippo’s rightly fearsome reputation, we’re only surprised that this monkey looks so chilled out face to face!

Fancy having a chance to get up close and personal with a few more wild beasts (from a safer distance)?  Check out our amazing East African Expedition departing next July…