Safari: Kenya - Masai Mara Part 1, Thursday 2022 November 3

Africa » Kenya » Rift Valley Province » Masai Mara NP
November 3rd 2022

Published: July 9th 2023

Unusually for me, I voluntarily got up at 5:30, but since I went to bed at 9:30, it wasn’t too bad. My tent has only a few faint lights that have forced me to use my flashlight to find things. After each full day, I undo the day, arrange for the next day, and find bed welcome. This morning the attraction was watching the sun rise above the escarpment on the other side of the Mara River valley. ... Read Full Entry

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9th July 2023

Isabel Gibson
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Great videos and photos! The former are strong technically as well as evocative of the pace of the viewing, if you see what I mean. I particularly like the photo of the giraffe's head sticking out above the tree, the buffalo skeleton, and the numerous birds that I've never seen (or even heard tell of). Fascinating to see the speciation in herons, for example, in different parts of the world. Any idea what bird is hiding in the croton?

16th July 2023

beentouring
Been Touring

Videos
I am glad you enjoyed the slow pace of the videos. I did intend to convey the slow pace. Not sure I see a bird in the croton bush - hmmm.

10th July 2023

Larry Parnes
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Nile Crocodiles
Is the Mara considered a tributary of the Nile, hence the name Nile Crocodiles? Great pictures. Off to Maui tomorrow with the whole family. Our first big trip since Cuba.

16th July 2023

beentouring
Been Touring

Nile Crocodiles
The Mara drains into Lake Victoria. The animals live in many countries across the African continent, and they are called Nile Crocodiles.

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