Maasai Mara - The land where wild dreams roam !
An African wildlife safari had been a long dream of mine, growing stronger each year with my journey into wildlife photography. While searching for a budget-friendly package during the quieter months of January and February, I found the perfect itinerary for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with Share Your Safari. After a quick discussion with some wildlife enthusiast friends, the three of us decided to grab the opportunity and booked well in advance.
It was a five-day tour, featuring three full days and one half-day of game drives across the vast savannah landscapes of the Mara. It was going to be totally different and lifetime experience compared to indian safaris and all of us were thoroughly prepared and exited for the adventure.
On 17th February, we began our journey from Pune and met our fellow photographer, Mr. Harjeet at Mumbai airport. We flew out together and landed early the next morning in Nairobi, where our Maasai guide, Mr. Kane, warmly received us. From there, we set off toward the iconic Maasai Mara in a well-equipped Land Cruiser.
After a tiring six-hour drive, we entered from the Sand River Gate of Masai mara national reserve and continued on to our stay at Keekorok Lodge, located about 10–12 km inside the reserve. Along the way, we spotted distant herds of giraffes and zebras grazing across the plains, along with a variety of beautiful bird species.
Since it was already late, we resisted the temptation to take out our cameras and headed straight to the resort. We freshened up, had lunch, and quickly geared up for our first game drive.
It was a five-day tour, featuring three full days and one half-day of game drives across the vast savannah landscapes of the Mara. It was going to be totally different and lifetime experience compared to indian safaris and all of us were thoroughly prepared and exited for the adventure.
On 17th February, we began our journey from Pune and met our fellow photographer, Mr. Harjeet at Mumbai airport. We flew out together and landed early the next morning in Nairobi, where our Maasai guide, Mr. Kane, warmly received us. From there, we set off toward the iconic Maasai Mara in a well-equipped Land Cruiser.
After a tiring six-hour drive, we entered from the Sand River Gate of Masai mara national reserve and continued on to our stay at Keekorok Lodge, located about 10–12 km inside the reserve. Along the way, we spotted distant herds of giraffes and zebras grazing across the plains, along with a variety of beautiful bird species.
Since it was already late, we resisted the temptation to take out our cameras and headed straight to the resort. We freshened up, had lunch, and quickly geared up for our first game drive.
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