The show is breathtaking as ever: the annual Great Migration when millions of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti plains into the Masai Mara. Crossing the Mara river is part of their journey – one long stretched procession of wildlife, an impressive sight.
Kili shows off (July 2009)
East meets West (June 2009)
A room with a view: buffalo grazing against the backdrop of the Kilimanjaro in Tsavo West.
The elephants in Tsavo East are usually covered in red dust. With their trunks they create dusty showers for themselves. Bathing in Africa’s red soil is a way of cooling down.
High spirits (May 2009)
The tsetse season is giving the cats high spirits. In order to escape the nasty bites of this fly, all lions in Serengeti can be found high up in the trees.
Good news for the fans of the "Greatest wildlife show on earth": the Great Migration is on its way to Masai Mara. Millions of grunting gnus can be found in the Western Corridor of Serengeti.
Good news for the fans of the "Greatest wildlife show on earth": the Great Migration is on its way to Masai Mara. Millions of grunting gnus can be found in the Western Corridor of Serengeti.
Giraffe meeting (April 2009)
Chasing warthogs (April 2009)
Lake Nakuru is an excellent place to spot flamingos and rhinos. Capturing them together in one picture is sheer luck.
Trees and shrubs in Masai Mara form the perfect cover for leopards, only for the very keen eye to discover. Makes you wonder just how many leopards you might have passed unnoticed!
Serengeti symphony (December 2008)
Little ones (December 2008)
Elephants are experts in protecting their young ones. Their babies and toddlers are usually well hidden, in the centre of the group, invisible for outsiders. But sometimes the little ones get a bit more exposure.
Preying time (October 2008)
More cats with their cubs (September 2008)
Masai Mara the place to be (August 2008)
Great migration in Masai Mara (July 2008)
Excitement is in the air: when will they arrive? The annual migration of wildebeest and zebra, one of nature’s wonders, is on its way to Masai Mara. Their actual arrival is unpredictable, a secret only known to nature’s instinct. But soon the Mara plains are filled with millions of wildebeest and zebra. The sight of them anxiously crossing the Mara river and other waters is the highlight of the Kenyan safari season.
Tree climbing lion (June 2008)
The Samburu scenery is breathtaking as ever. A group of elephant crosses the Ewaso Ngiro river towards Buffalo Springs. In their wake a herd of buffalo follows.
In Nakuru a trio of lionesses is feasting on a prey. The young cub amidst them gets one of its first bites of zebra meat.
Meanwhile a white rhinoceros is enjoying a pool of water.
Masai Mara unfolds several unique encounters. Spectacular is the young lion climbing a tree.
Though it has a little trouble getting on the ground again…
Many more lions are waiting to be discovered. Or, actually, discovering them requires a keen eye, as the long grasses provide the perfect hiding place for their dozing.
In Nakuru a trio of lionesses is feasting on a prey. The young cub amidst them gets one of its first bites of zebra meat.
Meanwhile a white rhinoceros is enjoying a pool of water.
Masai Mara unfolds several unique encounters. Spectacular is the young lion climbing a tree.
Though it has a little trouble getting on the ground again…
Many more lions are waiting to be discovered. Or, actually, discovering them requires a keen eye, as the long grasses provide the perfect hiding place for their dozing.
A couple of lions are panting on an anthill alongside the track. This time their hunting efforts have been without result.
Hyenas are meeting in great numbers. A sign that something is about to happen: the arrival of the annual Great Migration.
Babyboom in Amboseli (March 2008)
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain of Africa, is in superior shape. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon the clouds around the summit resolve, revealing clear views of this famous snow-capped peak.
Amboseli has been blessed with rains recently and the scenery is green and lush. This favourable environment triggers the natal season, with many wildlife species giving birth.
Witnessing the early start of many young animal lives is simply touching.
A newborn wildebeest is getting on its feet for the first time.
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