Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Africa, is one of the spectacular wildlife reserves in world to have enthralling game viewing. Wildlife is so abundant in Masai Mara that there is almost a sure shot possibility of spotting big five and big cats. More so when visitors stay in Masai Mara wildlife reserve with the option for three days safari. And I did the same, all excited to travel to the kingdom of mighty animals in Masai Mara.
I craved to meet one lion and lioness in Masai Mara. And I was so excited when I closed in one lioness, kept adoring her from my safari van. But later on, to my amazement, I came across several lions and lionesses. I stopped counting even. I got crazy watching so many mighty rulers. As if they reigned on different territories of Masai Mara.
Other than mighty lions and lionesses, I came across hordes of other wandering animals in wilderness of Masai Mara. There were giraffes chewing leaves. Zebras gracing the landscape with elegance. Cheeta lazing around. Wildebeests roaming around. Naughty hyenas.
There were different choices of accommodations to choose from luxury lodges to exotic forest camps. I stayed in forest camp with rustic feel. Three days spent in game drive. And evenings full of fun over bonfire.
I traveled from Nairobi to Masai Mara in Safari van. On the way spent some time at a viewpoint of Great Rift Valley, gazing in amazement at the vastness of the valley. Also spotted hyrax in Great Rift Valley forest. Then a brief lunch stop at a scenic resort.
Besides landscape change I even witnessed whirlwinds on the way and captured one to share with all.
Panorama changed drastically during five hours drive. From lush green high mountains, to moorland and then dusty desert.
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I just loved your post.That is a lot of wildlife up close and visible at the Masai Mara National reserve and lovely landscape too .
I have been fortunate to spot so many big ones.
Wooh, I love this, I love Africa. I hope to visit Kenya soon to experience this beauty.
You will love Kenya and Masai Mara for rich wildlife experience.
Wow, the pictures of lions are really great. This is really a great post.
Thank you.
The lions under the tree is my favorite picture.
Snoozing carefree in wild.
Africa has its own charm and find it so enchanting! I couldn’t do Maasai Mara but ya post reading your article I guess I gotta head there soon!
Africa is absolutely enchanting and exotic.
Amazing, we are world travelers, and this is something we would love to do!
You will love this immensely.
Nice! Great photos of the big cats. I envy you seeing them in the wilds.
Do feel privileged watching them so close.
Reading your posts has always being a good experience as selection of appropriate words makes your posts interesting.
Thank you.
You are so brave to share your adventures, I think I need to do more of this too.
Heady adventures fill me to the core.
WOW! We have visited over 200 national parks/ wild life sanctuaries and written about a few as well. But we are always thrilled for more. Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is a calling for sure. Hope we make our Africa trip a reality soon.
Delighted to know that you have visited so many wildlife destinations. And more to follow. Wish you best.
Love how you got so close to the animals without any fear. I would want to be a cage to get that close!
Thrill is felt only when see uncaged.
so close to wildlife. this must have been a great experience. that’s great
Indeed exuberant.
Wow, what beautiful shots! My favorite is the lion rolling on her back in the grass like my cat does in my yard.
Adorable gestures of lions.
How amazing to see these magnificent animals in their natural environment!
Absolutely so!
I like the pictures of the Lion! this is great adventure tho. thanks for sharing!
My pleasure in sharing.
What an awesome experience! It’s a total bucketlist. My husband has been there before as well.
Great! You should visit too. You will love this experience.
We had a trip in a safari park way back when here in Japan. The lions were intimidating. Your post made my memory come alive. Beautiful animals.
You just refreshed our memory of Mara ❤️
Those picture look like you were so close to the animals. I love reading adventures blog posts, love it!
Thank you.
Love all the beautiful wildcats!