Let's Go On A Safari

A Male Lion Walking Through The Savannah

     Have you ever dreamed of riding through the thick, amber colored grasses of the Savannah in search of a ferocious lion or to see a herd of ginormous elephants bathing in a shallow pond?  This has always been a life long dream of mine, to actually see these incredible creatures up close in their natural environments, and last month this dream finally came true.  I was given the opportunity to spend sometime in the enchanting land of Kenya and it's expansive Masai Mara.  It was truly an incredible and memorable experience.  The Mara is about 750 sq. miles of the most pristine grasslands on earth, and if you are a wildlife enthusiast, then this is the place for you.  From the mind blowing mass migration that takes place here between July and October every year, when over 1.5 million wildebeests and zebras come from the south to fill these massive grasslands, or the fact that The Mara is home to the largest population of big cats in the world.  Either way, you will quickly discover that The Masai Mara has a collection of wildlife that is simply unrivaled.

An Elephant Out For A Cool Drink

    For those who are unfamiliar with how a safari works, well you typically go out in the early hours of the morning or in the late afternoon.  This is when the animals are most active and easiest to see.  As your skilled and knowledgeable driver takes you down some very bumpy roads or as the locals call them an African message, you anxiously scan the landscape for any sign of these precious creatures.  This pattern continues until you stumble across a large herd of imposing Cape Buffalos, one of the most dangerous animals in all of Africa or a collection of wirey Thomson's Gazells. The driver will stop and allow you the opportunity to take all of the photos you can want. After you do your best Art Wolfe imitation, the driver will move on in search of that next illusive animal, be it a majestic Rothschild's Giraffe or a breath taking Leopard. It truly is amazing to actually see these magnificent animals in person. Growing up in West Denver, I use to see these wonderful creatures in cages or in artistically crafted pens, but never in the wild. What a tremendous experience! Typically, you will continue to search for animals all morning long. With any luck, you will see all of the animals that you have traveled half way around the world to see, and if not, there is always the afternoon session! Because everyday you spend in the Mara, involves at least two safari's a day. So if you are an animal enthusiast or have a yearning to see Africa in all it's glory, then head to East Africa and go on a safari!

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