Elephant standing in the Musiara Swamp
Elephant standing in the Musiara Swamp in Masai Mara. The swamp is known as a hotspot for wildlife in the park with a great number of birds and mammals using the area as their feeding ground.
Chyulu Hills on an early morning
Chyulu Hills on an early morning. The clouds and mist are just clearing on this cold morning, we camped overnight on the slopes on one of the large hills and had this amazing view for breakfast.
Fires on the savanna
Fire on the grass lands happens frequently and it gives way for fresh sprouts of green grass to gives new life to the savanna. The animals love this feast of fresh new grass that is much easier to digest. Many times the fires start by self combustion, it is the circle of life that feeds the many animals living on the savanna.
Zebras under a massive acacia
In the heart of Amboseli National Park, where the heat beats down on the dry plains, a tiny herd of zebras seek safety beneath the vast canopy of a gigantic acacia. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, rises majestically in the distance, its snow-capped summit reflecting in the afternoon light.
This breathtaking sight embodies the essence of Amboseli’s distinct beauty: a harmonic blend of wildlife, classic scenery, and the unwavering spirit of survival. The zebras, their vivid stripes contrasted against the golden hues of the grassland, seek refuge from the scorching sun beneath the acacia’s protecting branches.
The acacia tree, a symbol of persistence in this harsh climate, provides not only shade but also nutrition for the zebras and other animals who call Amboseli home. This timeless image, set against the majestic background of Kilimanjaro, exemplifies nature’s careful balance and connection in this remarkable ecosystem.
Lenana and Batian as reflections in a tarn
Lenana and Batian reflecting in a small tarn. On this beautiful clear morning the first view of the journey is a perfect picture of Lenana and Batian reflecting in the mirror like surface of a tarn.
Three rhinos in Nakuru park
Three rhinos in Nakuru park. The small pack looks white-grey against the thick acacia forrest behind them. The Nakuru park is also where you can find the famous flamingo’s if the water level in the lake is not too deep.
Topi Antelope standing with a young one
Topi Antelope standing with a young one on a small mound on the grass plains.
Vulture in flight on a pristine morning
Vulture in flight on a pristine morning near the Mara river. After a heavy rainfall the river swells and it gets much more difficult for Wildebeest and Zebra to cross, this in terms result in many animals drowning and flowing down stream until the corpuses pile up where the river bends. This is where you will find hundreds of Vultures and Marabu storks.
View over the grass plains with a couple of giraffes
View over the grass plains with a couple of giraffes looking for fresh sprouts on the acacia trees. Early morning and the sun is slowly warming the savanna with much needed warmth after a cold night.
Hyena covered in fresh blood trotting home
Hyena covered in fresh blood trotting home. On this very early morning we met a hyena family coming home after they had been out the whole night. One after one they passed our car covered in blod on their necks and heads. They must have brought down a big animal as all of them had blod stains all over their bodies.
Portrait of a hyena with a beautiful backlight
Portrait of a hyena with a beautiful backlight giving a shine around the head and the ears. The image was shot on an early morning with warm yellow sunlight.
Vulture in black and white
Vulture in black and white. When you take a closer look at the vulture there is few things that strikes you, one is the powerfull claws and the sharp beak for ripping flesh and picking meat of the bones of dead animals. The garbage man of the savanna.
Hard night out on the savanna
Looks like this lion had a hard night out on the savanna. He look a bit tired and yawns a few times before falling into a slumber.
Zebras in flat-out gallop trough the water
Small group of young zebras in flat-out gallop trough the water. Have just crossed the river and the adrenaline is probably making the zebras more nervous and they start galloping along the waterline.
Climbing up the Chogoria rute on a crystal clear morning
Climbing up the Chogoria rute on a crystal clear morning. You can see nearly the whole Mount Kenya in all its glory this bright morning. The rivers, lakes, the deep ravines and the snow clad tops are all visible against a blue sky.
There is nothing like the smile of a lazy crocodile
There is nothing like the smile of a lazy crocodile basking in the sun on a convenient outcrop in the river. These massive crocodiles spend most of the time half asleep but don’t be fooled the moment they see a zebra in the river they will spring into action faster than a rattlesnake.