The Great Migration Safari 2012: Day 3

After all the crossing madness yesterday, we were hoping for some more action, but the wildebeest had other ideas. Three different lion sightings picked the day up, including a double kill (2 lioness’ each caught an adult zebra in one go). A parade of the usual suspects kept the cameras clicking all through the day, and the massive rain clouds that were building provided a perfect background for some awesome images!

Major sightings of the day:

3 prides of lions, 1 with 2 zebra kills
Many pods of hippos with babies
Very large crocodiles
Kirks Dik-Dik
Topi Antelope
Zebra
Eland
Gathering herds of wildebeest
Warthogs with very small piglets
Secretary birds

The Great Migration Safari 2012: Day 2

Our first full day in the Mara was one to remember! Our goal for the day was to witness and photograph the famous wildebeest crossings, and we did this in abundance. A total of 9 different crossings, with the largest numbering upward of 15 000 animals! Absolute madness! In between all this action, 2 hyaenas entertained us by chasing vultures off their kill, and appearances by 4 different prides of lions kept the shutters clicking!

Major sightings of the day: