Masai Mara

Visitors walk across the golden plains and witness lions lounging in the shade of acacia trees while herds of zebra and wildebeest thunder past, followed by hungry cheetahs and stealthy leopards. Elephants roam in family groups, and both African buffalo and rhinoceros appear along waterholes that punctuate the terrain. The constant motion of migratory herds creates a dynamic backdrop, allowing photographers to capture moments of predator and prey in the same frame.

The combination of permanent residents and the massive, predictable migration gives the Masai Mara a reputation as a living laboratory for wildlife observation. Its open savanna, alive with the “big 5” and the rhythm of the great migration, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the raw cycles of the African wilderness.