After wrapping up some five weeks volunteering with ICROSS, I grabbed Edward and we headed southwest of Nairobi to the beautiful lush green lands of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. After a long day of rough, though interesting transportation, we arrived at our campsite with super-sized permanent tents and a chef who would spoil us over the next three days.
The expansive plains and rolling hills would soon become our playground with safari leader, Manchau, leading us through his family’s lands in his elder tank-like Land Rover Defender. The animals were aplenty and kept us on our toes (even inside the truck!), the magnificent trees and selective light highlighted the landscape, and the storm clouds brought a wonderful definition and excitement to the sky.
Into the Mara...
Buffalo romanticism
Mother and son
Who's who in the bush?
Must get heavy to carry a trunk around all day...
Headbutt 
... and what are YOU lookin at?!
Brothers
One for all, all for one
Goodnight Edward...
Note: For anyone interested in visiting the Maasai Mara, and/or other African national parks, I would suggest booking once in the respective country . . . it could save you considerable money! And if headed to Maasai Mara, I will gladly pass along my contacts for a great visit and stay!
