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Slow Crossing Across the Mara River

A goal while on our African Safari was to see the Great Migration of the wildebeest and other wildlife. Depending on weather, mainly rainfall, the migration can take place anytime between July through October. Our two weeks in Kenya at the end of August 2024, happened to be too early that year. We did watch zebras making a slow crossing across the Mara River.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Was I disappointed not to see the Great Migration. Of course! I knew capturing the migration would be a big challenge for me but I had been hopeful. Did it ruin my trip? Absolutely NOT.

The entire experience was much more than I had expected. Witnessing the variety of wildlife in their own environment was incredible. The Maasai people were also graceful and full of wisdom that they were willing to share with us.

Photos of a wildebeest and other wildlife can be seen on my post “Into the Wild.”


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15 responses to “Slow Crossing Across the Mara River”

    1. Africa was a wonderful place to be. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 😊

      1. Yes. I had been to Kenya. It was wonderful indeed.

  1. Pepper, your pictures are more than outstanding. This one is thrilling. I’m sure it was even more so in person. John Steiner was over there on a photo safari in September, I think. What an experience of a lifetime.

    1. Thanks! Africa was definitely the adventure of a lifetime. John and I seemed to have missed each other by a month. 🙂

      1. Sadly! It looks like a trip of a lifetime.

  2. Fabulous capture of the zebras. Even though you were a bit too early to see the Great Migration, you managed to still see quite a bit of wildlife. I’d count that as a success too!

    1. Thanks! I agree, it was definitely a success. ☺️

  3. Good information! Beautiful Massi mara . Well shared

    1. So glad you enjoyed the image. Thanks for commenting. 🙂

    1. Yay! So glad to know that. 🙂

  4. Amazing! What a treat to see these in wild. Great photo!

    1. Thanks, Sheryl. It was wonderful to be there. ☺️

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