Hippos battle in the river. There had been an enormous amount of rain in Kenya’s Maasai Mara in January 2024. This river, which is normally running at a trickle at best, was in full spate and now a raging torrent. One creature very happy with the rain and the very...
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Sparring Hippos on the river bank – Maasai Mara 2024
Sparring Hippos on the river bank. There had been an enormous amount of rain in Kenya’s Maasai Mara in January 2024. This river, which is normally running at a trickle at best, was in full spate and now a raging torrent. One creature very happy with the rain and the...
The first few minutes in the life of a giraffe – Maasai Mara 2024
The first few minutes in the life of a giraffe. We came upon this newly born giraffe calf just a minute or two after it had been born. It was still wet and very unsteady on its feet. It was mid afternoon near Kicheche Bush Camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy,...
Giraffe with her newly born calf – Maasai Mara 2024
Giraffe with her newly born calf. We first found this giraffe calf only a few minutes after it had been born in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy near Kicheche Bush Camp in the Maasai Mara. It had quickly learned to walk and within one hour was a proficient walker. After...
Hippos in the river – Maasai Mara 2024
Hippos in the river. There had been an enormous amount of rain in Kenya’s Maasai Mara in January 2024. This river, which is normally running at a trickle at best, was in full spate and now a raging torrent. One creature very happy with the rain and the very full river...
Hippo along the river bank – Maasai Mara 2024
Hippo along the river bank. There had been an enormous amount of rain in Kenya’s Maasai Mara in January 2024. This river, which is normally running at a trickle at best, was in full spate and now a raging torrent. One creature very happy with the rain and the very...
One hour old giraffe calf and its mother – Maasai Mara 2024
One hour old giraffe calf and its mother. We first found this giraffe calf only a few minutes after it had been born in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy near Kicheche Bush Camp in the Maasai Mara. It had quickly learned to walk and within one hour was a proficient...
A newly born giraffe – Maasai Mara 2024
A newly born giraffe. We came upon this newly born giraffe calf just a minute or two after it had been born. It was still wet and very unsteady on its feet. It was mid afternoon near Kicheche Bush Camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya. The...
Elephant herd enjoys the fresh grass – Maasai Mara 2024
Elephant herd enjoys the fresh grass. Coming towards the end of the day in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and close to Kicheche Bush Camp we came across this herd of elephants. We could hear the elephants ripping up the long grass as they slowly made their way along....
Elephant herd with a tiny calf – Maasai Mara 2024
Elephant herd with a tiny calf. Coming towards the end of the day in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and close to Kicheche Bush Camp we came across this herd of elephants with a very small calf. It was always close to its mother and the rest of the herd made sure, for...
A tiny elephant calf with the herd – Maasai Mara 2024
A tiny elephant calf with the herd. Coming towards the end of the day in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy and close to Kicheche Bush Camp we came across this herd of elephants with a very small calf. It was always close to its mother and the rest of the herd made sure,...
Hyenas and vultures on a topi carcass – Maasai Mara 2024
Hyenas and vultures on a topi carcass. We left Kicheche Bush Camp early one morning and found a pride of lions on the move. In the distance we could see hyenas and vultures on a topi carcass. The lions had dispatched the topi and what was left was the target for...
Lions take down a zebra as a storm builds – Maasai Mara 2024
Lions take down a zebra as a storm builds. Close to Kicheche Bush Camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kenya, Africa we saw that a pride of lions had spotted a small herd (a dazzle) of zebra as they prepared to cross the river. The lions immediately started to...
Cheetah takes a Grant’s Gazelle – Maasai Mara 2024
Cheetah takes a Grant's Gazelle. We spent several days following this cheetah and her four six month old cubs in the Naboisho Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya. The mother was an accomplished hunter and had done well to raise four cubs. In the pouring rain she had been...
Hyena den with hyenas and their very young pups – Maasai Mara 2024
Hyena den with hyenas and their very young pups. Close to Kicheche Valley Camp, Naboisho Conservancy in the Maasai Mara we stumbled upon this hyena den hidden in thick bushes. As we watched, very young hyena pups came out to play. Such fun watching them frolicking...
Very young hyena pups at the den – Maasai Mara 2024
Very young hyena pups at the den. Close to Kicheche Valley Camp, Naboisho Conservancy in the Maasai Mara we stumbled upon this hyena den hidden in thick bushes. As we watched, very young hyena pups came out to play. Such fun watching them frolicking around and...
Lionesses on a giraffe kill – Maasai Mara 2024
Lionesses on a giraffe kill. We arrived at this rather gruesome scene just a few minutes after these lionesses had taken down a pregnant giraffe. The poor giraffe’s legs were still kicking as the lions ate. Not a pleasant sight - nature red in tooth and claw! It was...
Elephant herd with small calves – South Africa 2023
Elephant herd with small calves. This small herd of elephants traversed an opening in the undergrowth as they head for Sand River, Mala Mala, South Africa. It was a very hot day and they were clearly heading for some fresh water to drink and bathe. These gentle giants...
Elephants cross Sand River – South Africa 2023
Elephants cross the Sand River. Sand River in Male Male, South Africa was running but quite low. This large herd of elephant with their young calves slowly made their way across the river. These gentle giants always impress.
A herd of beautiful Impala – Botswana 2023
A herd of beautiful Impala in Botswana. A large herd of Impala made an appearance at the waterhole in Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana. They were being very cautious in case there were predators about. Finally, they settled down and a good drink. Flocks of Red-billed...