From sunrise to sunset, amazing sights

Today was the final early start of our trip with a departure for a game ride before the sunrise at about 6:40AM this morning. Conditions were perfect and we raced to get access to a view point in time for sunrise.

Sunrise over the Eastern hills in the Mara

Throughout the morning ride, we encountered many surprises and returned to the lodge in time for a late, but welcome breakfast. Many traveled to a nearby Masaai village to learn a bit about how the Masaai live.

Cheetah on the move

In the afternoon, we left again for more viewing and this time we had great success including seeing many herds of zebra and wildebeest, traveling elephant and giraffe, a cheetah beginning a hunt, and two lions that had just completed a hunt and were enjoying their meal of a wildebeest just brought down.

Elephant and giraffe

The sights have been beautiful, but soon we too will return home.

Masasi Mara is a special place and we are fortunate to have such great guides in Paul, Evans, and Mambo.

                                                               - Christopher Bell