Last days in the Mara

Masai Mara National Park, Kenya Day 9 We came to Kenya in September to see the Wildebeest crossing the Mara River on the annual migration route. There didn’t seem to be the numbers and so far we hadn’t seen any cross the river. Would we see any before we had to leave? Many balloons out […]

Very special lion day

Masai Mara National Park, Kenya Day 7 We saw balloons most mornings This is why we get up so early – look at that light I’m all paws A bit of discipline is needed This little fellow looks like he gets into lots of trouble Three musketeers There’s something down there We followed the pride […]

Lion’s prize

Masai Mara National Park Day 5 Morning Tea The sun is out but the clouds are building. The tracks are still pretty muddy The rain is coming, better put the roof on I don’t know what it is about Africa, but the sunrises and sunsets here are stunning Mating lions – love isn’t always perfect […]

An unlikely trio

Masai Mara, Kenya Day 3 Before sunrise in the Masai Mara Sunrise in the Masai Mara There was a gorgeous sunrise this morning and we watch a number of hot air balloons take to the sky. The sun rises around an orange glow. We watch some zebras fight. Not as brutal as the wild horses […]

The rains of Africa

Masai Mara National Park, Kenya Our Dutch friends Conny and Dirk have joined us on their first trip to Kenya, they have been to Namibia and Botswana, so it’s not their first trip to Africa. Lindsay was worried that they might be disappointed as he is so passionate about the place, he needn’t have. Our […]

Kenya: Camera gear, video and slideshows

What camera gear did we take? Canon 1D Mk4 – a cropped sensor – which has a fast frame rate, used with a f/4 600mm lens and a f/2.8 70-200mm. (Lindsay’s photos) Canon 5D Mk3 – a full frame sensor, used with a 300mm f/4 prime lens (Jane’s photos) Canon 5D Mk2 – a full […]

Our last and most amazing day

Masai Mara Our last day was the most amazing day. It happens like that to make you want to come back! First up was a stunning sunrise, then the Rekero lion pride with the 9 cubs were playing out in the open. Then we got word that the cheetah cubs were playing […]

Special permission

Masai Mara There is a cheetah with five cubs in the park but park wardens have forbidden most people from going to the area where she is. Brian has a permit that allows him to go to this spot. He has been here for over 30 years and has built up relationships with the Park […]

Wildebeest migration crossing

Masai Mara The sunrises in the Mara are just beautiful. The Mara is a land of so many personalities with stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife. People think of Africa/Kenya as a land of the big 5 but the bird life here is stunning. We were lucky enough to see another crossing today, and the apprehension […]

Was that good for you dear?

Masai Mara First thing this morning we caught up with the Rekero Pride as they have six cubs. It was difficult to get any good shots as they were playing in the bushes. So we went in search for a mating pair and found them with the Serena Pride. We photographed the mating pair twice. […]