The Magic of Masai Mara Day 1

The trip to the Mara was spectacular!  We are at the tail end of the wildebeest migration which meant that there was a lot of activity; zebras and wildebeest crossing the river as part of the migration, crocodiles, vultures, lions, and the rest of the predators on keen alert, kills of all varieties, and lot and lots and lots of carnage.

Alkesh generously provided the vehicle, a Land Cruiser named Tinga (meaning Giraffe in Kiswahili) that took us on the adventure as well as skilled driving and knowledge of the park. 

 

Before even getting the park we saw a wayward Hippo in a large pond about 20 km from the Mara, some Giraffe, Zebra, and Elephants:

 

We stayed at a camp right inside the gates, which was spectacular!

The first evening, near the end of a game drive, we could see the rain coming in from across the plains which was pretty incredible. 

The entrance gate to the Mara.

 

Wildlife pictures to come......