Kenya and Tanzania Blog September 22nd

September 24, 2015 at 8:36 PM

September 21st and 22nd Masa Mara National Park

This is actually the 24th of September but as I said last night we had a few nights we where we had very poor internet speed which meant I was unable to upload updates.

So tonight I’m still catching up and here are images from the 21st and 22nd. By tomorrow evening we will be caught up again.

We had almost two days of game drives or safaris in Masa Mara National Park, below are the balance of images from those two days. We were very fortunate to be able to witness and capture the great migration of the wildebeest across the Mara River on the 22nd and have included images of the most amazing sight.

We are now in Tanzania and have completed our first day of game drives. Enjoy today’s selection of images.

The first shot is a landscape out on the Masa Mara during our morning game drive

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One of our jeeps pulling out a van that got stuck, Owen can be seen in the red

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Two zebra adding to the landscape

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Ostrich walking by

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Look up way up

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We came across this lioness enjoying the cool shade

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Nothing like a picnic lunch when on safari, Brian, Vicky, Albert, Christine and Lorna

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And a nice big tree for shade

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This is the edge of the Mara river as we waited for the wildebeest who were gathering on the other side of the river. Some times this can take days to start. We were luck and it all took place while we were there.

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It only takes one then the stampede is on. They are nervous as the Mara river is full of hungry crocs.

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Then in a blink it begins

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You can hardly see the wildebeest for the dust they stir up

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10’s of thousands cross at once, and it is mass confusion

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Reaching the other side

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Safe

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A wide shot to give you an idea of the amount of animals

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One of the many hungry crocs just waiting

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This is a hippo ramp and how these big boys get on the high river banks

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Momma and her baby

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Another momma and her baby

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Giraffe horizon

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This monkey wanted to hitch a ride

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Male lion in the afternoon shade

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A white breasted goway bird

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Turtle crossing

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It’s even mating season for the lizards

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So many animals as far as your eye can see

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Zebra’s and a giraffe

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A monitor crossing our path

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Baby cheetahs having fun

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A mom cheetah and her cubs

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That’s a wrap for this evening, more from our Africa adventure tomorrow. Good night.



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Posted by Gail Nichol on
WOW, what great photos !!!!!
Posted by Helen on
I am delighted that you got to see the wildebeest crossing the river. It must have been an amazing sight. I can hardly wait for the next photos! Love the rainbow lizard.
Posted by Claudia on
your trip is nothing short of spectacular. Loving all the pictures and can't wait to see more.
Posted by Jette on
Hugely different than trekking in England!!!! But very interesting and amazing shots,....in friendship..Jette and Ray
Posted by Avril on
These pictures are amazing. I particularly like the wildebeest stampede. Please say 'Hi' to Christine and tell her to keep cool. She looks a little warm at the picnic.
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