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Rain in the Maasai Mara

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Above: One of the five famous cheetah band at rest in Masai Mara. Copyright Rupi Mangat

Published: Saturday, Nation newspaper – Saturday 23 June 2018

Rain clouds hurtle down the escarpment to fill the deep valley of the Great Rift. Copyright Rupi Mangat
Rain clouds hurtle down the escarpment to fill the deep valley of the Great Rift. Copyright Rupi Mangat

Rain clouds hurtle down the escarpment to fill the deep valley. Everything gets shrouded in white. We are looking over the famous Great Rift Valley that can be seen from outer space. Filled with volcanic mountains like Longonot that for now is invisible, we have to drive across it to reach our destination – the famously famous Masai Mara – the land of the Big 5, lion country, an eighth wonder of the modern world and more. Continue reading “Rain in the Maasai Mara” →

Elephant feeding in the lush swamp in Siana Springs Conservancy CopyrightRupi Mangat

Nightlife at Siana Springs, Maasai Mara

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Above: Elephant feeding in the lush swamp in Siana Springs Conservancy
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Published: Saturday Magazine 16 June 2018

 

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Spirit of the Masai Mara blending into the hills. Copyright Rupi Mangat

Nestled in the craggy hills of Ngama from where the springs that give the wildlife haven its name, Siana, the sound of water and the wind add to the drama of the day. I scan the copper-coloured bare cliffs of the hills where the leopard hides. The view of the Masai Mara from up the hills is unbelievable. Continue reading “Nightlife at Siana Springs, Maasai Mara” →