We found a pride of lions with several adult females and a number of fairly young cubs. They weren't very active at this time of day but it was fun to watch them. Moms were constantly vigilant. Maralee
A Pride
Giraffe and Oxpecker
After watching our first wildebeest crossing, we ventured inland and almost immediately came across this beautiful giraffe. Hitching a ride on the giraffe's neck were a couple of oxpeckers. These pretty little birds feed on ticks and other parasites on larger African animals. It's a win-win . . . the oxpecker gets to eat and …
Great Migration – Danger Lurking
There is danger everywhere for the Wildebeest and Zebras crossing the river. There are crocodiles in the river and other predators waiting elsewhere. Unbeknownst to us, there was a lioness hiding in the tall grass waiting for the right moment to attack. It happened so fast I didn't see it right away but in front …
First Crossing . . . Go
Once one wildebeest is brave enough to cross the river, everyone else follows and it is chaos. They will run, jump, fall or slide off of the cliff to get to the water and nothing will stop them (except maybe a crocodile). It is thrilling to watch but the whole event only lasts a few …
First Crossing – On Your Mark, Get Set
After getting settled in our tents at the Wild-Eye Mara camp and having lunch, we went back to the area where we had seen the wildebeest gathering. Some of the Wildebeest had made it down to the river and some were trying to get back up the hill. A young crocodile waited patiently on the …
