Interactions happen among all the animals of the Savannah, regardless of whether they are linked in the food chain. This is a photo-story of what happens when elephants and hippos come to odds with each other.
Given the fact that we spent two days in the most densely packed animal reserve on the planet, 1 post (or even 2) can no way convey all the amazing things we saw. It’s one thing to see a lion sitting across from you, but a completely different experience to hear it roar, get up, stretch, and come sit down next to your safari car.
The Masai Mara is known as the most densely populated animal reserve on the planet. A fragile ecosystem being run by extremely powerful natural forces, the Mara always leaves its visitors awestruck with how untouched it is.
Kenya doesn’t have a very strong national identity. Yes, all the people are part of the same country, striving for similar goals. But the strongest ties in the country are tribal. They say Kenya has 42 independent tribes. The 42nd being the Masai.
There’s more to Nakuru National Park than just the pretty (PINK!) birds. The conservation surrounding the lake hosts an ecosystem teeming with wildlife. From Zebras and Monkeys to Lions and Warthogs, this is the ‘other’ side of Nakuru.
An hours drive north from Navisha lies one of the most breathtaking sights in Kenya. Covered with millions (I prove this mathematically) of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is a sure spot for one the most surreal experiences of this photographers life!
Just 2 hours north of Nairobi, Lake Navisha, one of Kenya’s largest freshwater lakes, is a haven for a wide variety of birds. From plain old ducks to more exotic eagles and pelicans, Navisha offers some of the most breathtaking ornithological sights in Africa! Also, not devoid of pop culture, this is where the 1985 film “Out of Africa”, starring Robert Redford was shot and also bears close proximity to Hell’s Gate, the stage for Disney’s Lion King!
What can one learn by driving through a country for a week? Well admittedly not too much. But here’s a few snapshots (literally!) of the impressions on one desi photographer
So umm yeah.. I went to Kenya…. ;P Travel itinerary (along with maps!) included inside. More posts and pics forthcoming!.