Vulturine guinea fowl
The Vulturine guinea fowl is strikingly colorful, with plumage that both stands out and, surprisingly, blends into the thick bush where it usually trots about, foraging for insects, seeds, and other edible stuff on the ground.
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Last rays of light on Mount Kenya
You can feel the cold drifting down from the universe. At 4,300 meters, the thin atmosphere makes temperature swings rapid and extreme. It’s nearly 7 pm, and we’re watching the last light of the sun before the mercury plunges to –10°C. Above us, the Milky Way stretches across the sky, so vivid it feels as if you could reach out and touch the stars.
Breathtaking sunrise in Tsavo West
Up early, all is quiet. The sun rises slowly from the horizon, and the soft light begins to shape the landscape. Dark shadows give way to mountains, acacia trees, and a small group of zebras making their way to the waterhole. It’s simply breathtaking.
A Secretary bird is sitting in its nest while the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the savanna
As the warm afternoon sun casts long shadows across the savanna, a secretary bird is sitting atop its large, messy nest perched on a thorny acacia tree. The nest, a mess of p sticks, twigs, and leaves, has been built upon over years, verifying the bond these birds create. The vast expanse of grasslands stretching out before the nest is the hunting territory for this pair. The sun is setting fast and last rays of sunlight illuminate the nest and the gray and white plumage, creating a sharp contrast against the darkening sky. The secretary bird, is sitting silent, while its sharp eyes scans the horizon before settling in for the night.
A elephant grazing in the Musiara Swamp
The Musiara Swamp, is a vibrant wildlife hotspot within the Masai Mara National Reserve. This permanent wetland, fed by underground springs, teems with buffalo, lions, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. Located in the north-central part of the reserve, close to the Mara River, the Musiara Swamp is a crucial haven for the Mara’s abundant wildlife.
Three cheetahs in the tall grass on a late warm afternoon
A picturesque scene of three cheetahs resting in the tall savanna grass under the warm glow of the setting sun. It’s only when you look closely that you realize how perfectly camouflaged they are—blending seamlessly into the tall grass landscape, almost invisible to the untrained eye.
Lonely elephant with the setting sun as a moody backdrop
A moody scene where the setting sun last rays cast the Kenyan savanna in a golden light, evoking the unique feeling of the African tall grass plains. A solitary tree stands in the middle of the savanna, enhancing the atmosphere, while the distant escarpment provides a dramatic backdrop
Closeup of a lion marked with battle scars
Using a 300mm lens on an old Canon body, I got this close-up of a lion whose face was marked by scars of past battles. These scars likely originated from territorial disputes with other lions or from the desperate defense of its prey during a fight for survival.
Mount Kenya as seen from the Aberdare’s
On a clear day, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Aberdare Mountain Range. From certain vantage points, the stunning peaks of Mount Kenya are prominently visible, offering a impressive sight.
Three juvenile zebras bashing thought the deep water of the Mara river
Three zebras found themselves on the wrong side of their usual Mara River crossing, where the banks plunged steeply into very deep water. After an arduous swim, with only their necks held above the current, they finally reached solid ground and immediately broke into a gallop with the water cascading around them.
Aberdares the natural habitat for elephants
The dense rainforest of the Aberdares presents a challenge to wildlife enthusiasts hoping to see elephants. This thick canopy of the forrest environment makes spotting any animal difficult, and even the large forms of elephants can disappear within forrest and the folds of the Aberdare mountain range.
The Galana river on a mist morning
The Galana River serves as the lifeblood of Tsavo East National Park, located in Kenya’s northeastern province. This vast park, characterized by its semi-desert landscape, owes much of its vitality to the Athi-Galana-Sabaki River. The river sustains a rich variety of wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles, as well as lush plant life along its banks. From above, the river cuts through Tsavo East with dense vegetation lining its shores. Yet, just a few hundred meters away, the landscape transitions to dry, barren semi-desert, highlighting the river’s role in this ecosystem.
Lion resting on a foggy and dull morning
Under the pre-dawn sky, we navigated the Maasai Mara tracks. The air was cold, and a thick fog clung to the landscape, creating a hushed, somewhat eerie atmosphere. Suddenly, nestled low in the tall, damp grass, we saw a lioness resting. Her pride was likely nearby, though hidden from view.
Black-winged Kite sitting high on a dead branch
Returning from a late-afternoon game drive during the rainy season, the sun is setting on the horizon, and darkness begins to cover the savanna. Suddenly we spot a Black-winged Kite sitting high on a dead branch, its silhouette perfectly framed against the dark clouds.
Vultures at the Mara river
Wildebeests, zebras, and other animals that migrate across the Mara River sometimes fall victim to its powerful currents, drowning in their attempt to cross. Their bodies are carried by the current to specific bends along the river, where the shoreline becomes clogged with dead animals. At these bends, hordes of vultures and marabou storks gather, feasting on the carcasses that drifted ashore.
A majestic Secretary bird on top of a acacia tree
The night before, a fierce downpour had swept across the savanna. As we set out on our game drive the next morning, the animals were just beginning to moving around on the soggy ground. And there it was—perched atop a tree, a majestic Secretary Bird surveying the landscape with a background of torn apart clouds.