tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2904729094640058772024-03-13T09:50:32.984+03:00 Paul Kirui Safari Blog
Sharing Great Safari ExperienceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-22237666680987163892023-07-14T11:51:00.002+03:002023-07-14T12:03:34.293+03:00The migration now enters Masai Mara<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">The migration has finally entered the Mara. Big herd came into the sand river area between Koga and Naima Lumbwa hills over the last 3 days where they advance has been slowed down by the amount of grass in the way. We have been watching them on the plains across the Sand River, but the first herds crossed into Masai Mara yesterday. This morning there is also huge gathering of wildebeest that appears ready to cross the sand river again.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">Looking onto the Serengeti from the sand river, one can see big herds of zebra and wildebeests heading north though reluctantly. This is due to the amount of grass in their way. The will for sure slow the migration movement north. Though this is still in its’ initial stages, every indication shows that the stage is now set in Masai Mara for the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. We anticipate that as the concentration builds up they will push up north to cross into the Mara.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">From my observation during my Serengeti visit two weeks ago, the migrating herds have taken two wings one wing heading north from Grumeti area. This is herds is now at Kogatende area and started crossing into Lamai few days ago. Although this are small herds. The main herds are still behind. The eastern wing is the one now moving into the Mara across sand river.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The Masai Mara resident population of wildebeest and zebras have also moved west to cross the Mara onto the Mara triangle. They came in about a week ago. Big herd of zebras and a handful wildebeest are now close to Musiara area in the north and many more have gone past rhino ridge heading to the Mara River. Many zebras crossed yesterday towards Serena lodge. The Masai Mara visitors can enjoy the sight of the herds again. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuAjBJqKwFtZYeAA6J2gakHx9bDHM9fQV5Xx1-NYn-PNkvIy4TxsXsee7qevthg0nRZP_lqr0mA50p0kVrOOgIbkNkOFygbk1euDza45ZdTPahzuFoSfJF8lSLs0Ti6KGRJLT3xyCEhd_lH9aEJ4Z3LFqwgCnrmLBmZcJoo_S_2lQodoUaAnZYGvOwuE/s970/Migration%20update.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="916" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXuAjBJqKwFtZYeAA6J2gakHx9bDHM9fQV5Xx1-NYn-PNkvIy4TxsXsee7qevthg0nRZP_lqr0mA50p0kVrOOgIbkNkOFygbk1euDza45ZdTPahzuFoSfJF8lSLs0Ti6KGRJLT3xyCEhd_lH9aEJ4Z3LFqwgCnrmLBmZcJoo_S_2lQodoUaAnZYGvOwuE/w378-h400/Migration%20update.png" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The current updated location of the migration</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT-Rasou6EA-tAPP0C8iCCOwtllHzhRbuco4EGps6rvtE-FNPF-QL0jjgkIsxAfmOXjxKBNYb8uBkWHvGQLGWUTEfIBQ0siYuQ2KdOjaxP_K_xiGSyhzUBrgDGyDyrVy9NOxpDBk4L155RPpjouCm2SOhwueoq_tlR5txm4E_AE5fqpb3Et2RAqS42GI/s1280/_H1_1761.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgT-Rasou6EA-tAPP0C8iCCOwtllHzhRbuco4EGps6rvtE-FNPF-QL0jjgkIsxAfmOXjxKBNYb8uBkWHvGQLGWUTEfIBQ0siYuQ2KdOjaxP_K_xiGSyhzUBrgDGyDyrVy9NOxpDBk4L155RPpjouCm2SOhwueoq_tlR5txm4E_AE5fqpb3Et2RAqS42GI/w400-h268/_H1_1761.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The herds charging to cross the shallow river</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEOHTeZhIxLT5Md_sfpCGGx9bSoSXrGbmjbzO5P7rTiDMtoyNyJP5LdKvMYGdhRZPPlQ341OveWFMQ3-QN2PUEWQjKFiAxGyUj9Aq967rnEVP-zj0X_diB1BqEndMdQ5dd1fcih8dArhf5fJ8G5GRQWh1CJeJHANftJFoXE4MwgL-TTizz7Q1hquTO7Q/s1280/G08P5779.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPEOHTeZhIxLT5Md_sfpCGGx9bSoSXrGbmjbzO5P7rTiDMtoyNyJP5LdKvMYGdhRZPPlQ341OveWFMQ3-QN2PUEWQjKFiAxGyUj9Aq967rnEVP-zj0X_diB1BqEndMdQ5dd1fcih8dArhf5fJ8G5GRQWh1CJeJHANftJFoXE4MwgL-TTizz7Q1hquTO7Q/w400-h268/G08P5779.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Herds of mainly zebras inside Masai Mara heading west</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-10162503014741945482023-07-03T11:25:00.004+03:002023-07-03T11:25:51.695+03:00Delay in the annual wildebeest migration into Masai Mara<p> The annual wildebeests migration from Serengeti into Masai Mara National reserve has delayed this year. This is due to the heavy rains we had earlier in the year, that ensured availability of water and pasture in Serengeti. Last year, the migration started almost a month earlier. There is plenty of grass this time round as compared to the same period last year. </p><p class="has-medium-font-size">On my safari in Serengeti few days ago, i observed both from the air and on ground that most of the herds are still in the Western corridor. But from eh air, i could see long lines heading east from the current location. I encountered thousands towards Kirawira and on Musabi plains and around Nyasirori, and Grumeti game reserve. So many were crossing the Grumeti river from South to North.<br /></p><p class="has-medium-font-size">The movement out of these places is taking a two-front heading. Right now most of the north bound herds are near Ikoma gate while the east bound herds are by Four Seasons, with some, mostly Zebras now getting into Lobo area. I think this will be the first herds to cross into Masai as usual between Koga and Naima Lumbwa Hills. However, this might not be fast movement since there is still plenty of pasture along the way. Even if we get some of the first scouts into Masai Mara, it will not be the usual numbers. What has happened is not unusual since the same thing happened 5 years.</p><p class="has-medium-font-size"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguy1qhjYy6NL1dDEvW_w3Nc_Dp8w-JsNWVZ8Qr5ghD_EHbfT0E2zVHs2NZ-P_WaTlMmv9x1RGZ7o7DzHCoxIWRPKLZBdV4EHEwPyovOJgpdzh88VZ-gGZlQP-MJ9thFDhh2QK8kZ1XIfS1xc5xEKTtjgrnELXXyzNk2OI6Wmhz9n9fRbX9b_Ky3i83is/s1038/Migration%20update.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguy1qhjYy6NL1dDEvW_w3Nc_Dp8w-JsNWVZ8Qr5ghD_EHbfT0E2zVHs2NZ-P_WaTlMmv9x1RGZ7o7DzHCoxIWRPKLZBdV4EHEwPyovOJgpdzh88VZ-gGZlQP-MJ9thFDhh2QK8kZ1XIfS1xc5xEKTtjgrnELXXyzNk2OI6Wmhz9n9fRbX9b_Ky3i83is/w383-h400/Migration%20update.png" width="383" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Map of Serengeti showing the current location and direction of movement</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_SZeEjdSy01TNaZS17r3QrbALpzEYgB2tasgCLYYhz59Mlz3SvsgvsHDQS_QeurqRMsIpdN584IXRzQyEujTQhK4HXipXbT-BJl3zHFyNKcIffgAGn2aXUPBTthgnmUYxUm7sP7Fizasn2nGtwVYZbdWnIr3chFfzcN-4cZrWPcSo8UGyAwOGTaeEd0/s5472/wildebeests%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_SZeEjdSy01TNaZS17r3QrbALpzEYgB2tasgCLYYhz59Mlz3SvsgvsHDQS_QeurqRMsIpdN584IXRzQyEujTQhK4HXipXbT-BJl3zHFyNKcIffgAGn2aXUPBTthgnmUYxUm7sP7Fizasn2nGtwVYZbdWnIr3chFfzcN-4cZrWPcSo8UGyAwOGTaeEd0/w400-h266/wildebeests%202.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hundreds heading North near Soroi Camp</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz-3FGWRaj1yQH6h7L2najmk0RSRwQ8g1i_Ni5VEDade7pCVXF9iIBRfBjlULvEcuV3c-kwxf2Qs6dyVVEw3G34VTCUAW7MWl-s04fUEMO9QbNfKD2pQ4NzA_KPQZgz0ngJ9k1tITrGyV2n5dt6iE7VAfNQ1R6st4ir8lJDGtvUh7wesug2cVMY71keU/s4920/wildebeests%203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3255" data-original-width="4920" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGz-3FGWRaj1yQH6h7L2najmk0RSRwQ8g1i_Ni5VEDade7pCVXF9iIBRfBjlULvEcuV3c-kwxf2Qs6dyVVEw3G34VTCUAW7MWl-s04fUEMO9QbNfKD2pQ4NzA_KPQZgz0ngJ9k1tITrGyV2n5dt6iE7VAfNQ1R6st4ir8lJDGtvUh7wesug2cVMY71keU/w400-h265/wildebeests%203.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big herds heading to Grumeti river crossing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiUu0ucAeMM_xJeGVTEfeLZxc6jDswD65cYaWiMtwkMGGY-x7ZZbK-0_yyqv_OSnT7hzKNT7tsqvEkmwM7iIcUCHfH1p2qPO2Ted12wwF_b4EXNVFG6xsWfz3JqN1T-nfna6lwzXiQNUnFsOP3VtEyRifcQh75ZRagmYiZST_5beqDchp5lykzp5LKbc/s5080/wildebeests.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3296" data-original-width="5080" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiUu0ucAeMM_xJeGVTEfeLZxc6jDswD65cYaWiMtwkMGGY-x7ZZbK-0_yyqv_OSnT7hzKNT7tsqvEkmwM7iIcUCHfH1p2qPO2Ted12wwF_b4EXNVFG6xsWfz3JqN1T-nfna6lwzXiQNUnFsOP3VtEyRifcQh75ZRagmYiZST_5beqDchp5lykzp5LKbc/w400-h260/wildebeests.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charging to the river</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM4C49-rdxydNX-WwrcapH2ezYVXJQQWRfbWavIrvL7PNoYZ60gR3kHzdp_i5jN2LaXfun0VGsZfNZZhT-DfL1trBGVzp4A_I_AjnhpAUH3skac4GUlcWrJxPSzd7UXF5VJUq1Oc57CbHnv2jPG6cDvKD3_XtSUdvq_qTMCwJv5x3rtug70EIRwGBYqY/s5472/wildebeests%204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggM4C49-rdxydNX-WwrcapH2ezYVXJQQWRfbWavIrvL7PNoYZ60gR3kHzdp_i5jN2LaXfun0VGsZfNZZhT-DfL1trBGVzp4A_I_AjnhpAUH3skac4GUlcWrJxPSzd7UXF5VJUq1Oc57CbHnv2jPG6cDvKD3_XtSUdvq_qTMCwJv5x3rtug70EIRwGBYqY/w400-h266/wildebeests%204.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crossing Grumeti River. The river at this point is quite low.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxZW1ox152EWEA8ATFqJYdNjMGNdKSdQXtGmFyF6z34I9HHr4Rl5uWIpyyN-AvVJOcwEv4suBW75X7JdR5uH2qKlVT-AwwQwfDc8LmRDFAYdYb0I8F7EmCUP4WOU1bcgU6ts99xGvf0Gt6-LKnJxN-eX99cR-uCwq9-ldUE_Ai3cwYZAB0_rLdI9WfU/s5472/wildebeets%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhBxZW1ox152EWEA8ATFqJYdNjMGNdKSdQXtGmFyF6z34I9HHr4Rl5uWIpyyN-AvVJOcwEv4suBW75X7JdR5uH2qKlVT-AwwQwfDc8LmRDFAYdYb0I8F7EmCUP4WOU1bcgU6ts99xGvf0Gt6-LKnJxN-eX99cR-uCwq9-ldUE_Ai3cwYZAB0_rLdI9WfU/w400-h266/wildebeets%201.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The herds were moving fast heading North from Kirawira</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-91321443187671728082023-04-05T21:38:00.008+03:002023-04-05T22:12:40.744+03:00My 2023 wildebeests Calving Season Photo safari update<p><span style="font-family: times;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: times;"><br />Early this year, i ran two great photography safari to South Serengeti (Ndutu) for a wildebeests calving experience. The small groups i led, each capped at only 4 photographers per trip, had a memorable safari of their lifetime. We started our trip in Arusha, then visited Ngorongoro Crater, South and Eastern Serengeti (Namiri) with lengthy stay in South Serengeti where the herds were concentrated. We were lucky in the at did not rain heavily, which allowed us free movement over the plains of South Serengeti looking for calving wildebeest. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">January-February is the peak of the calving season and our safari will perfectly coincide with this peak of the birthing season. </span><span style="font-family: times;">The herds did not move to far from Ndutu woodlands, so we had easy access to where they were. The calving this year happened a little earlier in January so but eh time we started our trip on 3rd February, most had given birth. There were hundreds of calves seen on our trip. </span><span style="font-family: times;"> The most </span><span style="font-family: times;">memorable experience was seeing hundreds of wildebeests crossing Lake Ndutu everyday in what is seen as a test-run, taking the young calves across the muddy shallow lake with many getting stuck while other manage to cross, coming out the other end very exhausted. There was also a lot of predation by Hyaenas, Lion and cheetahs who are normally abound in the area at this time of the year.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">The was no shortage of photographic opportunities, from the wildebeests to the smaller creatures. This is what makes a trip great. There was also large flock of flamingos on the shores of the lake. Every morning we would leave camp while still dark and just watch as the day break while we took lots of photos of the birds on the shore against the sunrise. We always stay out the whole day. 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Gazetted as a national park in 1962, it has a profusion of big game and hosts over 77 mammal species. Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.</span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-AU"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">The park contains two rivers – Kidepo and Narus – which disappear in the dry season, leaving just pools for the wildlife. The local communities around the park include pastoral Karamojong people, similar to the Maasai of Kenya, and the IK, a hunter-gatherer tribe, who lives on top of Mt. Morungole and whose survival is threatened.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location especially with its dense populations of Lion, Buffalos, Elephant and many similar angulates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">Kidepo’s elephant population has surged from around 200 in the mid 1990’s to between 650 and 1000 today. The African Buffalo population is now estimated at 10,000-15,000.The Rothschild Giraffe is very notable ,breeding more than 50 individuals from the bottleneck of the mid 1990’s population of three and supplemented several from translocation. There are also 2 rare antelope species; A Mongalla gazelle and a White Eared Kob. Both animals come from South Sudan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">The bird checklist of over 476 species with the common Ostrich, secretary bird, northern carmine bee eater, little green bee eater, Abyssinian scimitar bill and many more colourful and visible species. Some of the regions endemic species of birds includes Rose Ringed Parakeet, Bruce's Pigeon, Clapperton's francolin etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-AU"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-AU"><b>Getting there:<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-AU">Kidepo Valley is reachable both by road and flight. However, if you choose to drive to Kidepo, it is advisable to break the journey for a night or two at Murchison Falls National Park, which lies almost halfway between Kampala and Kidepo, (about 305kms). Here, you will also get a change to see Kabalega Falls as well as doing a boat ride on the Nile. You will also have a change to do game drives to see general game. The distance from Murchison to Kidepo is 366Kms and it takes about 7-8hrs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-AU">If you choose to fly, from Kampala, using a light aircraft it will take you about 1hr 30-40mns. Please take note that if you choose to fly, the minimus number of passengers required on each leg is 3. So if you are only 1 or 2, then you will have to pay for an extra seat in order for the flight to operate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82PmzmlWH14Tl2db15Zy0vmvILuO_UiarKCyp9x5c5pOAX_3lsV7xKvB-ORW9zfXrDXDxNTgGesT1i29hOxXhrGqDICSlVpu0MQMBXeBYcNbH4hNQ94YWI8bGqBYwshmnSe4CFrqvFvUGpWUPeruwtBNwIyCmIF1POGqTaxVEuJxgU5EIEm2NXH9S/s5472/8EE57B9E-6CC8-43F4-AB1F-7BAC1B5F17B5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82PmzmlWH14Tl2db15Zy0vmvILuO_UiarKCyp9x5c5pOAX_3lsV7xKvB-ORW9zfXrDXDxNTgGesT1i29hOxXhrGqDICSlVpu0MQMBXeBYcNbH4hNQ94YWI8bGqBYwshmnSe4CFrqvFvUGpWUPeruwtBNwIyCmIF1POGqTaxVEuJxgU5EIEm2NXH9S/w400-h266/8EE57B9E-6CC8-43F4-AB1F-7BAC1B5F17B5.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div> Jackson's Hartbeeste is one of the antelopes found in the park, often seen in small herds<div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Jcm8KAdrdRVTJR63nJk3lpHnT0XA5XjSfsRXh4ge752ZIR6Tp7pcfixyzMEX7tssrBPMMaRJrRvJzUGNyQsCLaXV0A92BF5z5WbPexR8DRbv7gA3O_eKm3ZK_WjE35MdnMnAgEmTRJfvBOt1ktc0EDOsEveGFZY0FQYpJkL6yGePea8N-8GAZO3G/s4160/79F9EC97-4866-453E-B0D4-67C5F8FD7740.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3186" data-original-width="4160" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Jcm8KAdrdRVTJR63nJk3lpHnT0XA5XjSfsRXh4ge752ZIR6Tp7pcfixyzMEX7tssrBPMMaRJrRvJzUGNyQsCLaXV0A92BF5z5WbPexR8DRbv7gA3O_eKm3ZK_WjE35MdnMnAgEmTRJfvBOt1ktc0EDOsEveGFZY0FQYpJkL6yGePea8N-8GAZO3G/w400-h306/79F9EC97-4866-453E-B0D4-67C5F8FD7740.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">On my recent visit to Kidepo Valley National Park, i saw for the first time, The maneless zebra (Equus quagga borensis) This is a subspecies of the plains zebra, spread over the northern parts of eastern Africa. It ranges from the Karamoja district of North Eastern,Uganda into north-western Kenya. It is also found in eastern South Sudan, east of the Nile River, for example in Boma National Park. It is the northernmost subspecies of the plains zebra.</p><div><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MzJJ4vW1wjFfL3qFoJS5y4fpS1fjCnYRIgXtOaR5XYlY4bMN6VtqBAZukA4PTtuFcSL6pZpP1FNCQ7eWk6aPe5vjUU7A9aDeXE55NRSowB4xANWoJ2h5EcmRlpwBZU6LzCdaewCXHcHtlzeXXuJV1WHhbx6Fc6J9Vw64_1zRbEfAx1sn_T473y4C/s5472/691B2E0B-6D0F-49BB-9139-41B92894541D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MzJJ4vW1wjFfL3qFoJS5y4fpS1fjCnYRIgXtOaR5XYlY4bMN6VtqBAZukA4PTtuFcSL6pZpP1FNCQ7eWk6aPe5vjUU7A9aDeXE55NRSowB4xANWoJ2h5EcmRlpwBZU6LzCdaewCXHcHtlzeXXuJV1WHhbx6Fc6J9Vw64_1zRbEfAx1sn_T473y4C/w400-h266/691B2E0B-6D0F-49BB-9139-41B92894541D.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beautiful Landscape is what adds to the beauty of the park. The you take your eyes from the animals and look around, you still see nature's beauty in the mountains ranges around</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbTYi_0OsbJDC4dxvbiWrvcIgG7t6POYslyHVW-Bu8trl-0AZarK-2xLpp9XvOUGiiGFbiTTkB0vL6KmX5u0DtrIxEgHROQc4QohcwuGFBbIUB74ePXhWSu5j8ALmhbKo5rQy9La8gerdps6iMtsbT-kXKjxNePoLqg8_kayTu2RNYRCj75E5cq3J/s5472/0455A81A-ACE0-47CE-BBA7-4AB39DE5C285.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbTYi_0OsbJDC4dxvbiWrvcIgG7t6POYslyHVW-Bu8trl-0AZarK-2xLpp9XvOUGiiGFbiTTkB0vL6KmX5u0DtrIxEgHROQc4QohcwuGFBbIUB74ePXhWSu5j8ALmhbKo5rQy9La8gerdps6iMtsbT-kXKjxNePoLqg8_kayTu2RNYRCj75E5cq3J/w400-h266/0455A81A-ACE0-47CE-BBA7-4AB39DE5C285.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Clapperton's Francolin is one of the park's special birds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJbod_iy97PK6WuAMpuzV8tQQUj_Bnad7HVhLep7I9zMOoxklntUiGkNPZfP_WxA7V62ugnVKKe0CpAaFSRe70rxE4gyuSNWG27sWtycDV0UCBAHuORLMNR7ZLdUsGbkLho4Y5ZwLDHmi4TcfSBa5veFRqeyhyHZ9r6HUjEX1o5HNAFnEJ2GKN08d/s4338/461770E3-0E9B-430D-AF28-230D601E871B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2635" data-original-width="4338" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifJbod_iy97PK6WuAMpuzV8tQQUj_Bnad7HVhLep7I9zMOoxklntUiGkNPZfP_WxA7V62ugnVKKe0CpAaFSRe70rxE4gyuSNWG27sWtycDV0UCBAHuORLMNR7ZLdUsGbkLho4Y5ZwLDHmi4TcfSBa5veFRqeyhyHZ9r6HUjEX1o5HNAFnEJ2GKN08d/w400-h243/461770E3-0E9B-430D-AF28-230D601E871B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When storms gathers in a distance, it just adds to the beauty of the landscape </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zm7v9m1Hnt1y-raHksOZpXLv-ZJZI93YNFEMlL4mITl0dkMZeZa8Bg8YL9JEV4n3X0UVYlcKLGnYOueYvAp4srNgh5OWNxlLzizJddOU-HHt96dulxICpg4nPB5-vCNoaZFdDNbQV82tMiOkM58vwacVgHjfgq7JQzNjjTk79EYODMyl4_jzzqja/s1200/A9F8C0F7-4191-4F6B-BED0-5BA6C6786152.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zm7v9m1Hnt1y-raHksOZpXLv-ZJZI93YNFEMlL4mITl0dkMZeZa8Bg8YL9JEV4n3X0UVYlcKLGnYOueYvAp4srNgh5OWNxlLzizJddOU-HHt96dulxICpg4nPB5-vCNoaZFdDNbQV82tMiOkM58vwacVgHjfgq7JQzNjjTk79EYODMyl4_jzzqja/w400-h300/A9F8C0F7-4191-4F6B-BED0-5BA6C6786152.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rose Ringed Parakeet is also another bird found and is one fo the special birds to look for.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-mSctngOHiXVPVjFBW5fmgdYt7GXt-5EmWRMvtKrDmYWqkr7Op6vjtHV8QNzzblrAL4rSQQDprEdxUXLSHDh-n_dBAywHPxU0z6JBeGP7Xpgz9iii4iOysakJmVHuOlsAOTaj1RA6Islkhk5dKZiNtlc-GL7kxXFjo89hmR1gl9ern3oOD0GAzKh/s4180/AB536804-5C20-4253-8CA1-0E464DEE4444.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2919" data-original-width="4180" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-mSctngOHiXVPVjFBW5fmgdYt7GXt-5EmWRMvtKrDmYWqkr7Op6vjtHV8QNzzblrAL4rSQQDprEdxUXLSHDh-n_dBAywHPxU0z6JBeGP7Xpgz9iii4iOysakJmVHuOlsAOTaj1RA6Islkhk5dKZiNtlc-GL7kxXFjo89hmR1gl9ern3oOD0GAzKh/w400-h279/AB536804-5C20-4253-8CA1-0E464DEE4444.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Uganda Kob are found in reasonable herds here.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiHXNUf5Om9NqejTYeKf9WA3PKuL_GodxOlhksjyxyjvMDHIAT9yxF3RLZqD1eqgoYFT8Q9lrOCKKlC3xOvTjAsycbgEN5gRI_TMeqwo9HYtvIKIU0B5yX_TBWll5ELldOcD1YlEId3b6oFrpUkLncrhtd-1kZV6dNdQ5eTBzL7jBkn1akCdXoutB/s1452/B67F2BF8-BD89-4D6D-97CF-44EB740DC2D1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="1452" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiHXNUf5Om9NqejTYeKf9WA3PKuL_GodxOlhksjyxyjvMDHIAT9yxF3RLZqD1eqgoYFT8Q9lrOCKKlC3xOvTjAsycbgEN5gRI_TMeqwo9HYtvIKIU0B5yX_TBWll5ELldOcD1YlEId3b6oFrpUkLncrhtd-1kZV6dNdQ5eTBzL7jBkn1akCdXoutB/w400-h268/B67F2BF8-BD89-4D6D-97CF-44EB740DC2D1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A white eared Kob is one of the special animals to look for. This rare antelope comes from Sudan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_ZOtwbutuyjcvWUHIvJo37N5PmEcA-O0rBfgsw_dhz7tI8HmEqkBgV-uf0waMvLUAmMiZrSWrYbeQ0-N_F7nqY1JsazURb8Le-NBmZSvubSQMqV4Qv0LYft9TA-1-FAeBAV2LBss41t90L9GvU4jVLEvwbMWIrbVDPgDhKIIbblZLkyHH5fJEzxC/s957/_KK_0536-(W).JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="957" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_ZOtwbutuyjcvWUHIvJo37N5PmEcA-O0rBfgsw_dhz7tI8HmEqkBgV-uf0waMvLUAmMiZrSWrYbeQ0-N_F7nqY1JsazURb8Le-NBmZSvubSQMqV4Qv0LYft9TA-1-FAeBAV2LBss41t90L9GvU4jVLEvwbMWIrbVDPgDhKIIbblZLkyHH5fJEzxC/w400-h264/_KK_0536-(W).JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Another speciality at Kidepo is the Mongalla gazelle (<i>Eudorcas albonotata</i> ) which is a species of gazelle found in the floodplain and savanna of South Sudan. Its range, may reach the borders of Kenya and Uganda. Though very rarely. It was first described by British zoologist Walter Rothschild in 1903. The taxonomic status of the Mongalla gazelle is widely disputed. While some authorities consider it a full-fledged monotypic species in the genus Eudorcas, it is often considered a subspecies of Thomson's gazelle, while other authorities regard it as subspecies of the red-fronted gazelle. </p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6AuEzLQYFULq0auauKddX_EJa4tGKJbDdQ_ir_t0-FGa49d4n4i1OlnVExJZuaXTNxs2CvCx9w39VngwEi2VYfDgze8HFT7-cjMMzFr_E4dlbMHmiwUWWXsX1ifciiqQqJhsYjGfZz3UyTB2OMV9VmOnNUshAKIWOkmhRvHo9J41dDxFPE5Z7Qx3/s2465/EA21D429-3B41-48C3-88A2-8F6F29F29FAF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1769" data-original-width="2465" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6AuEzLQYFULq0auauKddX_EJa4tGKJbDdQ_ir_t0-FGa49d4n4i1OlnVExJZuaXTNxs2CvCx9w39VngwEi2VYfDgze8HFT7-cjMMzFr_E4dlbMHmiwUWWXsX1ifciiqQqJhsYjGfZz3UyTB2OMV9VmOnNUshAKIWOkmhRvHo9J41dDxFPE5Z7Qx3/w400-h288/EA21D429-3B41-48C3-88A2-8F6F29F29FAF.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Masters of Camouflage: Freckled nightjar playing "Can't see me" tactic </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifX0ONqCzUkRqUrqr7PwnRbhwtaswJZZGJ3o0xbXzARu4-SOnCqIY9rRjKnWFwbaxo7FGceEwSLMp7QHhjfBLMjtWeVJIMWxCOuFJ-zdjLSFOBIjhBU7h1ah8lUNNFCwsiC9ED-4_-R17BGbMU5YGhPjHlxDy1zAN-Aha8F9vWspKl-Mm1y2LekL9z/s715/EB77AD18-B0D9-44C4-8AE2-45B23C6F2B07.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="715" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifX0ONqCzUkRqUrqr7PwnRbhwtaswJZZGJ3o0xbXzARu4-SOnCqIY9rRjKnWFwbaxo7FGceEwSLMp7QHhjfBLMjtWeVJIMWxCOuFJ-zdjLSFOBIjhBU7h1ah8lUNNFCwsiC9ED-4_-R17BGbMU5YGhPjHlxDy1zAN-Aha8F9vWspKl-Mm1y2LekL9z/w400-h240/EB77AD18-B0D9-44C4-8AE2-45B23C6F2B07.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kawalakol ranges with Mt. Morungole in the back, lies to the north of the park.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfN5ODrc-la2p4otmJM11EhE2EW8s3O89QQlsrKPM8dNKXW0HetfNNEnFqF2gercI6NRAkm5gjWSM4fn7JNTrTPH1D_3WYxMQaV8xOezVrygH_y5V3YX31NHxAOnhrkZDBhl9FLD63yF8NgXy_3kVp0qb5qGJ5IysgH2Xba4QtUA_EL17I3ziaUGxO/s2476/FA71A169-2281-4C1E-8908-8ED56C791985.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="2476" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfN5ODrc-la2p4otmJM11EhE2EW8s3O89QQlsrKPM8dNKXW0HetfNNEnFqF2gercI6NRAkm5gjWSM4fn7JNTrTPH1D_3WYxMQaV8xOezVrygH_y5V3YX31NHxAOnhrkZDBhl9FLD63yF8NgXy_3kVp0qb5qGJ5IysgH2Xba4QtUA_EL17I3ziaUGxO/w400-h239/FA71A169-2281-4C1E-8908-8ED56C791985.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lions are also found in this park</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ77PiY68qAMUnTDS0VPFEs-hg6jYAnAeyIjs-zpfOdVPoWLIPaNHr4taONcfZGPQiRhPlXb6cppY5xp7uCUSD5wdoanuNDRex-Q34y1GUYWFVhAGEQV3wtpft0i_ncT5EHpqjB0vXSzaQq0vJ0fEM9cF5RTIOUkpLa9-lANiRvji-0ZUnAhX5Ab6B/s5472/FFA470E5-1B41-48B0-AC7F-FE5965CF7D5B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ77PiY68qAMUnTDS0VPFEs-hg6jYAnAeyIjs-zpfOdVPoWLIPaNHr4taONcfZGPQiRhPlXb6cppY5xp7uCUSD5wdoanuNDRex-Q34y1GUYWFVhAGEQV3wtpft0i_ncT5EHpqjB0vXSzaQq0vJ0fEM9cF5RTIOUkpLa9-lANiRvji-0ZUnAhX5Ab6B/w400-h266/FFA470E5-1B41-48B0-AC7F-FE5965CF7D5B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apoka Lodge is one of the established lodges in the park and is strategically located. </div><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0HPRW+2Q Karenga, Uganda3.5900615 33.746955799999988-0.79116131739017259 29.352424549999988 7.9712843173901726 38.141487049999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-23754374495392466342022-03-14T22:11:00.000+03:002022-03-14T22:11:31.988+03:00Kenya Drops entry PCR test requirement- Lets Travel Again!<p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;">We are delighted to announce that Kenya has removed the PCR Covid-19 test requirement for entry for ALL fully vaccinated travelers. Here is a link to the latest </span><a href="https://bush-and-beyond.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5aa5ddb36e3f1ea4b9dcb5dcd&id=8c05cbcd42&e=5d6740bd46" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: #dca10d;"><b>Kenya general travel requirement</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> issued on 11, March 2022.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•All passengers coming to Kenya who are fully vaccinated shall be exempt from the requirement of PCR tests.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•All passengers arriving into Kenya through any point of entry must have a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination. The following categories of travelers are exempt from the requirement:-</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>a) Travelers with medical conditions precluding vaccination. Such persons shall be required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason precluding vaccination.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>b) Travelers who have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the preceding 90 days. Such persons shall be required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner showing that the person may have recovered from an active infection in the preceding 90 days.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•All eligible unvaccinated travelers arriving at any port of entry into Kenya, must be in possession of a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted within 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of entry. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt from this requirement.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">•Unvaccinated travelers arriving at any point of entry shall be subjected to rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Any person who tests positive on antigen RDT will be subjected to a PCR test at their own further cost of 50 USD and self-isolate. Travelers below the age of five (5) years are exempt from this testing requirement.</p>
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The two male lions had earlier in the morning killed a zebra fowl, on which they fed on and left but were not too far away. Fig later in teh evening may have got scent of some bones left after he lions fed, she went to investigate and found some bones. She proceeded to feed. But unknown to her, one lioness had seen her and started to stalk, coming around the vehicles which were wt the sighings, surprising her with a fatal attack. Some of the guides in the evening tried to rescue her but was too late (Sorry courtesy of Raphael, Guide at Olare Camp). This is the third leopard i have known for long time to be killed by lions. First was Lorian’s mother, then Olive and now Fig. she is survived by Figlet who is still on the conservancy, hopefully she will take over her mum’s territory. Otherwise Tito, the other leopardess is also around. So for leopard lovers visiting OMC, there will always be a leopard for you.</p><p>I spend time 10 days ago, photographing her for 2 days when she moved into the reserve near the border with OMC. However, i have seen her since 2014. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhktBKdE5B77bsZ_ogJ_NKiFT4SOCH-rAJgOecGIyKQLpwCAZlErNJh5SUS487-TKu28xaEFj0rBDur8qrz-GZB-43-jyYYUVeVVh7DjL-FePAugxO9CQJ37Xo6HTKLfSv2PA3bWfNz1uJ3kp3T74QOYg_yrvGI8q7ArnFAsKqGzMCYqtm--sAuo6hA=s1440" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1440" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhktBKdE5B77bsZ_ogJ_NKiFT4SOCH-rAJgOecGIyKQLpwCAZlErNJh5SUS487-TKu28xaEFj0rBDur8qrz-GZB-43-jyYYUVeVVh7DjL-FePAugxO9CQJ37Xo6HTKLfSv2PA3bWfNz1uJ3kp3T74QOYg_yrvGI8q7ArnFAsKqGzMCYqtm--sAuo6hA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fig walking along, 10 days ago</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeG2AL1tT4zow_E91Ujz4l4FeGjdly-Qz5tw-DQJj5k5b8mc60ZkJJqzKMpaGdoia3amG9x3fwCbZcALpUoPjJpn3MMVCYwNZ4r4EIxT2Dl9eZ0tcWCkRysWJ_LngdMfMpibBq5fM94uLl_jP9L4KXrta3Wl2Md3RKUCCIa_Uk1HFMdedpC2ErLbUx=s1440" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1440" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeG2AL1tT4zow_E91Ujz4l4FeGjdly-Qz5tw-DQJj5k5b8mc60ZkJJqzKMpaGdoia3amG9x3fwCbZcALpUoPjJpn3MMVCYwNZ4r4EIxT2Dl9eZ0tcWCkRysWJ_LngdMfMpibBq5fM94uLl_jP9L4KXrta3Wl2Md3RKUCCIa_Uk1HFMdedpC2ErLbUx=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fig and Figlet in 2018</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx8FYCKlqqYfvDHNSWSfLXX87AlIJ0Y_k4_gSkQi9kHqiBaKfWKBSQWUPWpvzRBUmqJpdhMJYiOdk4IefNlFKy1ub-jBZwcRVPdogfwuf0bDxC3h5q6_mbnW_NdfPnl3aRAcwpBfamDbaEIcuXQsURlMV8kUKDMJQsIyGtsUd2yNHXWoQmKcpTld88=s1440" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1440" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx8FYCKlqqYfvDHNSWSfLXX87AlIJ0Y_k4_gSkQi9kHqiBaKfWKBSQWUPWpvzRBUmqJpdhMJYiOdk4IefNlFKy1ub-jBZwcRVPdogfwuf0bDxC3h5q6_mbnW_NdfPnl3aRAcwpBfamDbaEIcuXQsURlMV8kUKDMJQsIyGtsUd2yNHXWoQmKcpTld88=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fig 10 days ago</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw05XeyDex8ErZD8ik1WxulfCsiZDFKo3tBDevH78cPkV0FxUlrkk6nhl_K9UP9bryiG9bOqHQ9uwwBYpMUuA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fig 10 days ago</div></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-33239699758034089462021-11-27T21:45:00.000+03:002021-11-27T21:45:18.234+03:00The Wildebeests Migration Makes a Dramatic comeback <p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;">In an unusual way at this time of the year, the wildebeest have made another dramatic come back. Over the past week, the concentration in the south of the reserve around the Sand River swelled to an enormous number and around the Naimalumbwa</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px;">exactly as they did in July when they first came. In fact everything now is just like at the beginning. The water in the river is quite shallow now, hence easy crossing by the animals. We are glad it is happening all over again.</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The return of the wildebeest has brought back life on the Mara plains. For sometimes, earlier in the month after the wildebeests headed south in their traditional movement south to the short grass grass plains in southern Serengeti, where thy will spend time until the calving season in February. We believe this has to do with climate changes which has led to changes in the rain pattern. We are currently experiencing short showers in Masai Mara, and this may have pulled back the herds from central Serengeti. We will continue to monitor.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_i3d36_KCDE5wIPhZvmwy4Q89ohd3wWzy30_bKaeW1pXMdXN7kfBQBy4chy-kKpBjSGP_4z6WsvFVUy25dNXgYUloNOduAlRgDezunEv6vUdJ6iP7K9oSzeHKpqCngriR-pUsl-0MJV4/s1280/_DE_1172.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wildebeests" border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_i3d36_KCDE5wIPhZvmwy4Q89ohd3wWzy30_bKaeW1pXMdXN7kfBQBy4chy-kKpBjSGP_4z6WsvFVUy25dNXgYUloNOduAlRgDezunEv6vUdJ6iP7K9oSzeHKpqCngriR-pUsl-0MJV4/w400-h268/_DE_1172.jpeg" title="Migration" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlHi4hJr7zHAO4zSPMIPR4xzZHsKhMLwoh41UD7vm4RXqreRPpwZzkSOUKmauz3v6X-uHr7FPH4SvcoWtYazo2GZHEGW83kQUDMBYmwCYhjuFu_F5CDxqTiPjZOmDpe8jCIFfVGNt54s/s1280/_K1_4190.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1280" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlHi4hJr7zHAO4zSPMIPR4xzZHsKhMLwoh41UD7vm4RXqreRPpwZzkSOUKmauz3v6X-uHr7FPH4SvcoWtYazo2GZHEGW83kQUDMBYmwCYhjuFu_F5CDxqTiPjZOmDpe8jCIFfVGNt54s/w400-h196/_K1_4190.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoahcgKd_5RcDc9i82smCBEj6rJwzfFTLXE7-sMcrSiDtQ5DhFzRQxcaUqgKJ1oQqo7ADD7KFFMH1riW_DaD-bMqG1fFDTeef-AVtV9W_B7l5NlHcw-Y8gKYmq7lXkbE87rwDDFRnCnk/s1280/_MG_9952.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoahcgKd_5RcDc9i82smCBEj6rJwzfFTLXE7-sMcrSiDtQ5DhFzRQxcaUqgKJ1oQqo7ADD7KFFMH1riW_DaD-bMqG1fFDTeef-AVtV9W_B7l5NlHcw-Y8gKYmq7lXkbE87rwDDFRnCnk/w400-h268/_MG_9952.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUTuLGwOiCJXdIRiUmo2WOOQSJs0PiPJAxEZaIHg8m21VPnjB-MKSrr-9aZvKFKsKk_WoX9kDNGD8ObKk3iWV6pJC3mmctQmaQexLHkVVJ3KFwNNJWyngSLx7OzQUgHsS1dFFBNQY4Yo/s1280/_MG_9962.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUTuLGwOiCJXdIRiUmo2WOOQSJs0PiPJAxEZaIHg8m21VPnjB-MKSrr-9aZvKFKsKk_WoX9kDNGD8ObKk3iWV6pJC3mmctQmaQexLHkVVJ3KFwNNJWyngSLx7OzQUgHsS1dFFBNQY4Yo/w400-h268/_MG_9962.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7fvWAHF-6nAQK-KstzpFpSw2cFFajT1qJUMugZEbFFNZzxSlmNCvQ22S-pwkM8GcDXeoJbJrw5onmfhWOgbmDyX6xzEqOS0yRZhrpXffnrBXa_XB7xzysCT_65HDZmiVq3hdRvnFCuo/s1280/PK1_2921.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7fvWAHF-6nAQK-KstzpFpSw2cFFajT1qJUMugZEbFFNZzxSlmNCvQ22S-pwkM8GcDXeoJbJrw5onmfhWOgbmDyX6xzEqOS0yRZhrpXffnrBXa_XB7xzysCT_65HDZmiVq3hdRvnFCuo/w400-h268/PK1_2921.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-38743011278675311762021-06-12T18:07:00.001+03:002021-06-12T18:07:17.984+03:00Scar Face: Celebrating a lion with a life well lived<p>We are all saddened, by the passing on of Scar Face, an iconic Male lion in Masai Mara yesterday, through a natural cause, old age.</p><p>I have known Scar Face since September 2011, when he and 3 other nomadic males whom we named Morani, Hunter and Sikio, who were his age appeared near Musiara Marsh. We gave these new males a name “The four musketeers”</p><p>Musiara was and still is the home of the Marsh Pride. When the 4 males appeared at the Marsh, the pride in the area was ruled by 2 big males, Romeo and Clawed (Not Claude). There was alot of excitement then and everyone wanted to see a major take-over of the pride by the new Males. However, it took almost 2 months for a full take over.</p><p>I remember i was part of the BBC film crew shooting Planet Earth Life. Immediately after this production, BBC had to put together a crew to film the take-over, since the Marsh pride had been a subject of the BBC’s Big Cat Diary since 1996, therefore important to capture this major change-over by the pride males. Of a major concern to everyone, was some young cubs, whom we knew were at great danger when the new males fully take over. One of the main females at the Marsh called Joy had very young cubs. She ended up leaving the area to save her cubs. </p><p>When the musketeers kicked out the incumbent males, Romeo and Clawed, who were at their prime, their lives ended miserably. They starved after they were kicked out and Romeo later was speared when he started raiding cattle out of desperation. Clawed stayed in the reserve and starved to death. I used to monitor them on a daily basis, and as the their health started going down hill, I started getting insults and all sorts of social media attacks from people who were not happy with me documenting this. They wanted me at least “Do something” to save the starving lions. </p><p>Those of my friends who remember, i took down my Fb account for a while to escape all the social media stoning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Scar Face now joins the same rank as other famous male lions, in recent years; Notch of the majestic 6 that once ruled the Mara and Bob Marley who once ruled Barafu Pride in Namiri, East Serengeti.</p><p><br /></p><p>You can read more of the take over on my blogs posts on the links below. </p><p>1: http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-males-taking-over-marsh-pride.html?m=1</p><p>2: http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/2011/10/marsh-pride-update-things-ease-off.html?m=1</p><p>3: http://paul-kirui.blogspot.com/2011/10/marsh-pride-update-boys-are-back.html?m=1</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsyb4KqAyb-dK8DvGwyLyexfEAbYZwSn-7QIEU-Uwgmn1GjRnan_3K9SSnQ6uQ1Q2LshjwNKFYtN_6kiw_nDQBXpk4ZdClUICbbOMaQTXgRqJoG-VW7SS5fVVdUYF95j31JtZcFKY-Oo/s2048/EE5D0A50-A708-42EE-8347-E35CC1F7050A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsyb4KqAyb-dK8DvGwyLyexfEAbYZwSn-7QIEU-Uwgmn1GjRnan_3K9SSnQ6uQ1Q2LshjwNKFYtN_6kiw_nDQBXpk4ZdClUICbbOMaQTXgRqJoG-VW7SS5fVVdUYF95j31JtZcFKY-Oo/s320/EE5D0A50-A708-42EE-8347-E35CC1F7050A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevAWVs5h8-Q9t1FpSQAb_cNxiSDZn7SQjfSyYhPM2t75VfQxIDtwL0RewzXFMlr7tSLk6rGoBXl4u0E1JdIOeVy0VJO55HI-vHrWg7Th0G0HDQQUDug7h2hZ4siaXNLGQHleVdRMgKf4/s1764/600028CA-EDFD-48BB-8F8D-AB662D703AB0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1764" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevAWVs5h8-Q9t1FpSQAb_cNxiSDZn7SQjfSyYhPM2t75VfQxIDtwL0RewzXFMlr7tSLk6rGoBXl4u0E1JdIOeVy0VJO55HI-vHrWg7Th0G0HDQQUDug7h2hZ4siaXNLGQHleVdRMgKf4/s320/600028CA-EDFD-48BB-8F8D-AB662D703AB0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w77IuiHBHGX5iccnEfBxPOgvQH6TPhrsSUvLR9v8jGUT5rUk6iIxUE1quhd9z0CnaNQ3tIPvMvDlbgNCWAYNzAXi0Awiy0mMOUynfxJUFogaSxh9poOkIKpU6b6J9qqJOeCoWntz_uc/s750/128DFE1E-5F52-4F61-A11A-A3B1D48E65B1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w77IuiHBHGX5iccnEfBxPOgvQH6TPhrsSUvLR9v8jGUT5rUk6iIxUE1quhd9z0CnaNQ3tIPvMvDlbgNCWAYNzAXi0Awiy0mMOUynfxJUFogaSxh9poOkIKpU6b6J9qqJOeCoWntz_uc/w320-h320/128DFE1E-5F52-4F61-A11A-A3B1D48E65B1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-56984584679520100082020-08-04T12:41:00.008+03:002020-08-04T12:44:03.172+03:00Wildebeests migration 2020 update <p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The wildebeests migration is now on full throttle in Masai Mara and Northern Serengeti. The concentration built faster and the herds have pushed more into the Mara. The herds have taken a traditional trend and have split into two headings. One herd heading west and crossing over the Mara river and the other, north into Meta and towards Burrungat plains. All these are sure indication of guaranteed good sightings for the next few months.</p>
<p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">There were heavy crossings at the Mara river about 3 places north of the south Mara bridge below Look Out Hill. Here, has been the arena of the crossing activities over the past few days. Hundreds of the Serengeti herds crossed west on the Mara Triangle. The river is not as high, making the crossing a bit easy for the animals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwKd4fo7Hwas4WwOtv2xykgHjQU-PLjjhPEXi8mRGv4gA0-24-SCTvbezBFhnkwxKvTlvh3NubPmgh3VeU4oA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ3vYpxWMWpxUuy-5cDurZlUavDy6_2gn9blXne_EQ-3mLgPJBsglYDQuh8wjlM0e_J2FnT5TF0MYVNXiF6XbPtH39qWs7hzV5cogUIND9HZ53XpgOZOPQ3Zvxfxmevu4X8magLipnY8/s740/mmm+map+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="740" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZ3vYpxWMWpxUuy-5cDurZlUavDy6_2gn9blXne_EQ-3mLgPJBsglYDQuh8wjlM0e_J2FnT5TF0MYVNXiF6XbPtH39qWs7hzV5cogUIND9HZ53XpgOZOPQ3Zvxfxmevu4X8magLipnY8/w410-h395/mmm+map+2.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-bWjmeMZvscKDP8MzkiL5zbkRCHR0UXAXxpEnVHizzqQMUVXlfyQHy3MZvUPXGKhd7NM88NVXVKksO-8sA-1m4E7GAznUkNoBZkWYwCA7Y2lXZQLvidXtknDuI-15YQxwRMkj6JMePI/s1182/46E011D7-220F-4FC5-BFDF-15F1ED771D13_1_105_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1182" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7-bWjmeMZvscKDP8MzkiL5zbkRCHR0UXAXxpEnVHizzqQMUVXlfyQHy3MZvUPXGKhd7NM88NVXVKksO-8sA-1m4E7GAznUkNoBZkWYwCA7Y2lXZQLvidXtknDuI-15YQxwRMkj6JMePI/w410-h230/46E011D7-220F-4FC5-BFDF-15F1ED771D13_1_105_c.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP38_4UkU_0Leo4jqH9IzJ7VZlzCXGf0VgxyIu0HaJrRhAgVacrAOWjP_EfzJtNwYSr7LP1nMOW6zozLrMPZFWYcK2yp7-tOAhkefIV_6aMNuavI09_4Gd2B1HkVz5rOYisYGIuuxqrc/s1182/4740A559-B8BF-455C-803D-D0B6AB87D06A_1_105_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1182" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHP38_4UkU_0Leo4jqH9IzJ7VZlzCXGf0VgxyIu0HaJrRhAgVacrAOWjP_EfzJtNwYSr7LP1nMOW6zozLrMPZFWYcK2yp7-tOAhkefIV_6aMNuavI09_4Gd2B1HkVz5rOYisYGIuuxqrc/w410-h230/4740A559-B8BF-455C-803D-D0B6AB87D06A_1_105_c.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-89170665239828043992020-07-22T19:23:00.015+03:002020-07-23T11:09:50.567+03:00Great Migration 2020 -The wildebeests now enters Masai Mara<p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">The migration of wildebeests has started in the Masai Mara game reserve, and now, the stage is set for one of the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. The first herds crossed the common border of Kenya/Tanzania from Northern Serengeti into Masai Mara, about 5 days ago. The wildebeests came through their traditional route west of Kuka hills t They crossed the sand river which runs almost along the border, onto the Mara around Roan hill. Here, the first small group crossed the sand river on the first day. There heading of the herds into Masai Mara is two-pronged. The first wildebeests that crossed last week came directly from central Serengeti, while the mega herds is arrived from the west, four days after the first herds crossed the Sand River. </p>
<p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Over the past couple of days the migration progression has been quite fast, with wildebeest covering quite some distance per day. They are expected to cross the river from the east to the west (Mara Triangle) of Masai Mara, going by the pace by which they have been moving across the plains over the past few days since they arrived in the Mara. Looking across into northern Serengeti, one can see big herds concentrated on plains south of the South Mara Bridge. These have started crossing the main Mara River from kogatende into Lamai Wedge and onward into South Mara Triangle </p>
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<p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">The Mara predators, which have been starving over the lean period that was the past few months, are now waking upto a season of plenty. The prides of lion in the areas where the wildebeest have been through, especially the Black Rock pride, have already gorged themselves. The stage is now set for hunting activities in the Mara, as the predators seize the opportunity. More updates to follow on the progress of this natural phenomenon.</p><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Now with international flights in and out of Kenya are set to resume from 1st August, the Mara and is waiting for the early birds who are ready to "catch the worm". The Kenya government recently launched a health and safety protocol for all the players in the tourism industry who are handling visitors. All the lodges and camps are only opening once they have met the set protocols. The ministry of health has also setup a COVID-19 testing centre in Masai Mara where all the staff going to work in tourists establishment have been undergoing tests. If you are a regular Mara visitor, you will find a totally new place, just like everywhere else. And this is all for your safety, and ours too. Come and enjoy the Mara while we keep you safe.</p><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfOyj2QzpynKRWp8KG9ErH2QshAt0HKg6stdF-q8JNdEujC-oTSYuV9S-Btc1w2jydOxLHQ9BFnKCyT7iXLj0zNDctOKY2uFuCOmrhOblt_Q1hkwih4TQlYM1-ZkWMC7Bj9zBseEb-Rc/s1222/Wildebeests+migration+2020+map.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1222" data-original-width="1086" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfOyj2QzpynKRWp8KG9ErH2QshAt0HKg6stdF-q8JNdEujC-oTSYuV9S-Btc1w2jydOxLHQ9BFnKCyT7iXLj0zNDctOKY2uFuCOmrhOblt_Q1hkwih4TQlYM1-ZkWMC7Bj9zBseEb-Rc/w444-h500/Wildebeests+migration+2020+map.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHRoLZGgHnjhyZNfl3ytRqZHx0VWfKTJDSp7DLi5221xqENBPDHeq_YJ5egV9Z282oVQSV1LVU7HMz37AJyUp4sQA767islRnrI6uXzF4SkC8vFQ4qJxdc8b40W_7q0zzkVVceLyYEN0/s1182/0B6027EA-FA9A-423E-B147-CA45C8F4F199_1_105_c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1182" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHRoLZGgHnjhyZNfl3ytRqZHx0VWfKTJDSp7DLi5221xqENBPDHeq_YJ5egV9Z282oVQSV1LVU7HMz37AJyUp4sQA767islRnrI6uXzF4SkC8vFQ4qJxdc8b40W_7q0zzkVVceLyYEN0/w500-h281/0B6027EA-FA9A-423E-B147-CA45C8F4F199_1_105_c.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGygledUcx9RLTrGMFhXhI8n3Aav4BX5A9r_tBZx3-8NVTaBk1AA9GPDABev_pBp_0lD_R749WZrITdvzzLni-06I9sNYcZZ5dT-OldNxHzDZmmiL4PcdPMLyYiLEY2t3cHruD8RAjI4/s1280/DSC00238.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfGygledUcx9RLTrGMFhXhI8n3Aav4BX5A9r_tBZx3-8NVTaBk1AA9GPDABev_pBp_0lD_R749WZrITdvzzLni-06I9sNYcZZ5dT-OldNxHzDZmmiL4PcdPMLyYiLEY2t3cHruD8RAjI4/w400-h266/DSC00238.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvFaPIG76f8wxHt0xvZSR6CdBgbfdPbVKX_LfeNn7MegxYDWg7QkUTf3nM91CkFrQFN5S1EWnMpoqc875j9xpWxK4M4lKebwqLR_hO53lHGnPt5qxGhvHkhQS_7GsQvNHXr1mmwkguhY/s1280/DSC00311.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvFaPIG76f8wxHt0xvZSR6CdBgbfdPbVKX_LfeNn7MegxYDWg7QkUTf3nM91CkFrQFN5S1EWnMpoqc875j9xpWxK4M4lKebwqLR_hO53lHGnPt5qxGhvHkhQS_7GsQvNHXr1mmwkguhY/w400-h266/DSC00311.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWGvlLR0orYonfpf9eTXnB6dDl2kiORt4H9kteEaenzuVvyBMCIsMA60D29sFzeNrmE5rYYlra-oYsgCGV8jwaN8REtmvYzrHwbAu-1Jm6IG6eWhlEH8TSLDqutRFybET6Vw4f4AY8X8/s640/DSCN1045.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWGvlLR0orYonfpf9eTXnB6dDl2kiORt4H9kteEaenzuVvyBMCIsMA60D29sFzeNrmE5rYYlra-oYsgCGV8jwaN8REtmvYzrHwbAu-1Jm6IG6eWhlEH8TSLDqutRFybET6Vw4f4AY8X8/w400-h300/DSCN1045.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-53893637764935284002020-07-02T09:00:00.000+03:002020-07-22T21:36:54.486+03:00Post Covid Safari: Tanzania and Rwanda Re-opens for tourism<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">As we all look forward to going back to our earlier normal lives and going on safari again, Our hopes have been raised after two </span><font face="Helvetica Neue">countries, Tanzania and Rwanda re-opens for tourism. For the safari die hards, we can now go on safari in any of the 2 countries as we await reopening by other countries around. Please see visiting conditions and safety protocols in each of the two country below:</font></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica Neue"><br /></font></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>TANZANIA</b></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The Government of Tanzania lifted the suspension on international flights to Tanzania and several airlines have scheduled international flights beginning June 2020. Therefore, Tanzania is now accepting tourists under normal and regular ‘pre-covid’ border rules. No mandatory quarantine period is currently in place, however temperature checks, mask wearing, and social distancing is in effect.</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The government of Tanzania has stated it has an enhanced screening policy for all incoming tourists, which includes a health questionnaire and temperature checks. There is no mandatory testing upon arrival unless, but you may be subject to a rapid test if you are showing symptoms.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">After you arrive into Tanzania they are asking tourists to wash their hands frequently, stay at least 1-metre away from others, and wear face masks. Tourists are also asked to give information about their accommodation during their stay.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">There is no mandatory 14-day isolation or quarantine period for travellers into Tanzania.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">You can read this detailed government document about <a href="https://www.tanzaniatourism.go.tz/uploads/FINAL_SOP_FOR_OPENING_TOURISM_REVISED_BY_MoHCDGEC_ON_28_MAY_2020_(1)-converted_(1)(1).pdf"><span style="color: #dca10d;">health and safety for tourists</span></a> and tourism service providers. Do not miss the migration season this year, Serengeti is now open, go and enjoy watching nature's wonder in Northern Serengeti.</p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica Neue">Please see the</font></p><div><font face="Helvetica Neue"><br /></font></div>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Rwanda has also announced the reopening of tourism activities as well as the resumption of international travel for charter flights, effective 17 June 2020, With the well-being of all travellers put as top priority and therefore a robust health and safety guidelines have been put in place.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Together with the private sector, RDB is offering attractive all-inclusive tourism packages for Rwandans and foreign residents. These packages have been designed to showcase Rwanda’s remarkable leisure and recreational experiences, from adventures in the mountains, to memorable excursions in serene landscapes, and a taste of our lively cities. Commenting on the reopening, Belise Kariza, the Chief Tourism Officer at RDB said:</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">“Rwanda’s tourism industry is adapting to create a safe environment for travelers and operators, in order to thrive in these unprecedented times. We encourage all travel enthusiasts and nature explorers to take advantage of this unique opportunity to venture out and experience the beauty and adventure that our country has to offer.”</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b>Promotional offers are available until 31st December 2020 in all National Parks:</b></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Gorilla permits are now available at USD 200 for Rwandans & EAC nationals residing in Rwanda, USD 500 for foreign residents and USD 1,500 for international tourists coming with charter flights.</li>
<li style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Menlo; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Special packages are available for groups, families and corporates on other products in Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks.</li></ul>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><b>Specific precautionary measures are as follows:</b><b></b></p>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My safari destination profile this time is on Tarangire National Park national park in Tanzania's Manyara Region. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always enjoy my visit to Tarangire due to the diversity of animal species and great photography opportunity.The best time to visit is in the dry season. This is because the animals at that time gather at watering holes. Making it easy to spot and photograph.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas. <span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">Famous for its vast herds of elephants and forests of enigmatic giant baobab trees, the rugged landscape is incredibly diverse and stands out from any other on the traditional northern safari circuit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The park covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometres (1,100 square miles.) The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valley, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix of </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Acacia</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> woodland, </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combretum</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> woodland, seasonally flooded grassland, and baobab trees.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is in this Park that visitors will be able to see threatened as well as endangered species of such as ebony trees, Python, cheetah, elephants, African wild dogs, lesser and greater Kudu, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk and others. Birdlife in Tarangire is just Amazing ! About 550 species of birds have been recorded in the park, which is larger number of bird species than the famous Serengeti. Tarangire, with many African Elephants per square kilometres than any other national park in the country, lies about 120Km southwest of Arusha City.</span></div>
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The months of October, November and December was characterised but unusually heavy rains, that pounded across many safari destinations in East Africa. Although rain is usually expected in late November init December, it is not normally at the scale at which it occurred this time round.</div>
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What was supposed to be ‘short rains' turned torrential.It appears we were faced by a climatic phenomenon called the Indian Ocean Dipole, also known as Indian Niño. In short it is because of an irregular fluctuation of sea-surface temperatures so that the western Indian Ocean that borders the East African shores becomes alternately warmer and then colder than the eastern part of the ocean, leading to more storm clouds and, as a result, more rainfall in the mainland.</div>
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The rain caused havoc, from flooded rivers to landslides etc. The saw many safari vehicles swept away or damaged by floods, with many getting stuck on the muddy tracks or roads leading to or in the parks.</div>
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It appears we are just coming to the end of it, and we hope the coming months will not be extreme opposite of what we have just come through as that will not be good either. The months of February till late March is usually dry, with another long rain expected in April through May. However over the last few years, the climate has changed and what is expected doesn’t come as usual.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-40920872424567973112019-12-19T09:52:00.000+03:002019-12-19T10:06:17.679+03:00Kibale Forest; Safari Destination ProfileToday, I would like to feature one of my many interesting safari destination; Kibale Forest National Park and its environs in Western Uganda. Many people head to this place mainly for chimps tracking, but there is a lot more than just that; from the amazing people, general scenery(amazing view of Mt Rwenzori), birds to insects and many more that makes this place fit for a holistic experience<br />
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The Kibale-Fort Portal area is one of Uganda’s most rewarding destinations to explore. The park lies close to the tranquil Ndali-Kasenda crater area and within half a day’s drive of the Queen Elizabeth, Rwenzori and Semuliki National Parks, as well as the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve.</div>
Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best safari destination in Africa for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. Kibale’s 795km2 National Park contains one of the most beautiful and with the most varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. This is place to a number of forest wildlife, most especially 13 species of primate and is famously known for Chimpanzee tracking. The Forest covering predominates in the central and northern part of the park on the raised<br />
It also contains over 375 birds’ species. Kibale adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park. #<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-2903898584075443102019-06-02T13:48:00.001+03:002020-07-22T21:36:54.483+03:00The wildebeests migration is now happening in Masai Mara!<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
The wildebeests have now entered the Mara. I can now confirm after a fact finding mission round the entry points along the Mara and Serengeti border. This may be the earliest arrival recorded in recent past!. I don’t remember when we last witnessed the wildebeests migrating into the Mara from Serengeti in late May. The change in the climate, which has caused lack of rain in the region is the most likely reason.Though this is still in its’ initial stages, every indication shows that the stage is set for the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. A herd of almost 4,000 wildebeest have crossed the border near sand river gate. They have been seen this over the past one week taking their traditional route towards Roan hill. Their movement however is much faster than usual due to little or very dry grass in their way. Since April this year we have continued having intermittent rains which would normally have made the grass on the plains long and lush. However, there was extensive controlled burning of the grass this year. Therefore the grass is not as long as usual around this time of the year, but most of the plains are covered in short green grass. The will for sure slow the migration movement north. Looking onto the Serengeti from the sand river, one can see herds of zebra and wildebeest heading north then crossing the Sand River into the Mara. We anticipate that as the concentration builds up they will bush up north into central Mara. Since 27<sup>th</sup> May, we have been having light rains in parts of the Mara and this might fasten the process a bit.</div>
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The wildebeest have made another dramatic come back. In just a week, the concentration in the south of the reserve swelled to an enormous number. Most of the herds as per my previous update have made a complete cycle in the past two weeks. They moved from the eastern part of the river, crossed west onto the Mara Triangle, then south into northern Serengeti where they went further south then returning and re-entering the Mara around the Turners hill, southern Mara triangle . In fact everything now is just like at the beginning. There is a higher concentration on Mara Triangle. Some of the herds have spread out on the central plains again and some herds have started crossing the Mara River near Kichwa Tembo and Below Mara Serena. </div>
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For the past week, many Mara visitors have witnessed many crossings around here. The animals are crossing over into the Paradise plains just as before and others heading north with the first ones now around Musiara Marsh. Higher concentration is around Serena lodge and south to the border of Serengeti. </div>
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Most of the herds here have settled temporarily on the short grass from a previous burning. The unseasoned rains have played a crucial role in the sprouting of the grass. The crossing points in the north around paradise plains have been teeming with activities, with most animals crossing back and forth. The water in the river is quite shallow now, hence easy crossing by the animals. We are glad it is happening all over again.</div>
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The wildebeests have now entered the Mara! I can now confirm this today after a fact finding mission round the entry points along the Mara and Serengeti border. Though this is still in its’ initial stages, every indication shows that the stage is set for the world’s most fascinating wildlife spectacle. </div>
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A herd of almost 50,000 wildebeest have crossed the border near sand river gate. They could be seen this morning taking their traditional route towards Roan hill. Some have already moved all the way up towards central. The plains now between Mara Sarova, Roan Hill and Talek gate is teeming with the first herds that have moved into the area. The first animals arrived about 6 days ago.</div>
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Their movement however is slower because of the amount of grass in their way. Earlier in the year, we had a lot of rains which has made the plains covered in long green grass. This is expected to slow the migration movement north. Looking onto the Serengeti from the sand river, one can see big herds of zebra and wildebeest heading north though reluctantly. We anticipate this concentration to build as the herds push up north into the Mara.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-79533333525612431502018-05-21T18:51:00.001+03:002018-05-21T18:51:46.579+03:00The Masai Mara loses one of its legendary lionsIt was very sad yesterday to receive news of the death of one of the legendary male lions of the Masai Mara. <i>Lipstick</i> as he was called by the guides and Mara visitors, is no more. He died from injuries sustained from a fight with male lions from Olare-Motorogi Conservancy at the end of last year.<br />
He was treated twice this year but h didn't respond positively.<br />
Normally he would have kept going, by stacking to the pride, who would hunt and he benefit from that. However, when the migration heads south to Serengeti and East into the conservancies, food became scarce and feeding among the lions degenerate into fights and scramble for whatever piece you can get. Due to this, one has to be physically fit to see him/herself through the lean period. The period between March to late June, when the migration arrives, is a selection period for the the strong individuals. If you are not strong, you wont live through.<br />
this is a season where we see many lions cubs succumbs to hunger and also normal to see many lions looking thin and some emaciated. But when the wildebeests arrives, then the feed frenzy, bring back good health toe the Mara prides.<br />
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<i>Lipstick</i> now leaves his comrade, <i>Blackie</i> to rule over the Topi plains territory with the Ridge pride. His tenure, however, may not last long as we have many nomadic males in this region at the moment. He may not stand any challenge.<br />
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<i>Lipstick in February, when though he was injured, was still healthy</i></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-2359238918585647102018-03-20T13:40:00.000+03:002018-03-20T21:44:46.191+03:00Sudan, The only Male Northern White Rhino has died<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: white;">This is the second time in a week i am reporting the death of some famous animals i have been able to see and photograph over the years. Last week i reported about Kanyonyi the male gorilla in Bwindi, and now it is about the death of the only northern white rhino male. Many may not know the devastation such news mean.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, age 45, died at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya on March 19th, 2018 (yesterday). Sudan was being treated for age-related complications that led to degenerative changes in muscles and bones combined with extensive skin wounds. His condition worsened significantly in the last 24 hours; he was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal. The veterinary team from the Dvůr Králové Zoo, Ol Pejeta and Kenya Wildlife Service made the decision to euthanize him.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">I am happy to have seen and photographed Sudan while alive, but at the same time, i am sad that future generations will only see them in pictures. While we mourn Sudan, there are many other species around the world faced with extinction. What are we doing to save them, since their extinction is due to our negligence or cause. Lets stand up and save our planet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Sudan will be remembered for his unusually memorable life. In the 1970s, he escaped extinction of his kind in the wild when he was moved to Dvůr Králové Zoo. Throughout his existence, he significantly contributed to survival of his species as he sired two females. Additionally, his genetic material was collected yesterday and provides a hope for future attempts at reproduction of northern white rhinos through advanced cellular technologies. During his final years, Sudan came back to Africa and stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Unfortunately, Sudan’s death leaves just two female northern white rhinos on the planet; his daughter Najin and her daughter Fatu, who remain at Ol Pejeta. The only hope for the preservation of this subspecies now lies in developing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) techniques using eggs from the two remaining females, stored northern white rhino semen from males and surrogate southern white rhino females.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290472909464005877.post-17289147598326646962018-03-15T23:00:00.003+03:002018-03-15T23:00:54.458+03:00Kanyonyi the silverback gorilla from Bwindi is dead!I am saddened with news that Kanyonyi, the silver back with Mubare group of gorillas in Bwindi has died. The news got to me a bit late but still shocking. Kanyonyi was the dominant male in the group and used to like climbing trees despite his weight. It was during such climbs that he fell down and broke his hip. This was in September last year despite treatment, he became less mobile for about 2 months. After which a new black back came into the area and managed to take the females away from Kanyonyi who was now helpless. Once the females were safely away he came and fought the now helpless Kanyonyi inflicting fatal injuries. He died 3 days later on 9th December. I took the photo attached in June. I am sad that i will not see him on my many subsequent visits this year. RIP Kanyonyi<br />
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extraordinary photographic potential and superb game viewing of the Mara
throughout the year we have started a new competition: The Greatest Maasai Mara
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month we choose a winner and at the end of the year we choose the best out of
the monthly winners. The prize is huge…USD 10,000 in cash and a 5 night safari
at the lovely Angama Mara lodge including internal flights and a private
photographic vehicle. In addition to this whoever the guide is of the winning
photographer will walk away with a brand new Gypsy Maruti car! </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">If the
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">The month of January, February and early march, has been a season of great sightings in the Mara, despite the absence of the wildebeest. There are people who associate the Mara only with the migration. But there is plenty to see. All you need is different eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">This year, just like the last few, has seen the number of wildebeests calving in the Mara going up. We have been seeing many wildebeests with young calves on the conservancies of Olare-Motorogi and Naboisho and also on the middle-eastern edge of the reserve. These were calving at the same time as the ones in Serengeti, though they are few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">Because of the number of cats and other predators in the areas mentioned above, predation on the calves has been quite high. They are often taken as easy prey. Some of the lion prides, like Engoyanai, which has few small cubs, has taken advantage of the season of plenty to feed their young. We saw so many hunts by all predators since the calving started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">Big cats sighting in general has been great. Fig, the leopard, on OM conservancy continued to treat us and our guests with great shows. She and her cubs are always a joy when spotted. Kaboso, Bahati, Siri and Lorian, our other leopards in the reserve also gave us good sightings. We had good cheetah sightings over the period too. The 5 male cheetah coalition was seen in the reserve through out the period also were another 3 cheetahs, 2 males and a female who are siblings found on OM. We also had Malaika and her cubs entertain us, though we lost her early this month and have not been seen again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">General game viewing was great, with the most of February being the rutting season for Topis. They were seen all over the Mara in their usual “leks”. It would require you to sit and watch them for a while to understand how their courtship works. Although most places in the reserve now have tall grass, there are many places too with short grass, and this is where most herbivores are found.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">We were worried earlier in February that the Mara river will stop flowing, when the water level went really low, but rains just came in time and now its running normally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">most of my guest over the period were professional photographers. Kindly follow this link to see one of the photographers work</span><span style="color: #353535; font-family: applesystemuifont; font-size: 13pt;">. </span><span style="color: #353535; font-family: applesystemuifont;"><span style="font-size: 17.33333396911621px;"><a href="https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/b15c1dffb3f14489b10d298e1768184c" style="color: #cc6600; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">R.H. Photography</a></span></span></div>
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the cheetah in Masai Mara. There is a suspicion that she may have drowned
crossing Olare Orok yesterday morning. When i saw her two days ago crossing the
same river by double crossing area from the east going west onto Rhino ridge
where she stayed for 2 days. The day before yesterday in the evening, we
watched her trying to hunt some Impala though she failed after some Hyaenas
showed up. When we woke up yesterday morning we found the cubs on the banks of
a raging Olare Orok river, calling as they stared into the river. They did this
almost half a day before withdrawing a shot distance away, then rested under a
tree for the rest of the day. ( we saw this behavior when Malaika lost a cub to
a croc on the Talek sometimes back)
This morning they came to the same spot on
the river on the river and after calling briefly, they braved and jumped into
the river and crossed. They river was still high but lower than yesterday.
There are two big crocs at the same spot, which can be seen basking on the
banks.
Now the big question, could Malaika have drowned trying to cross or has
she just abandoned the cubs to fend for themselves? She mated with the 5
musketeers about 2 weeks ago and i think if she is now expecting some new comes
in 3 months, then its possible she may have abandoned the cubs to live on their
own since they have now come of age.
Should anybody see her alive.... please
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At the moment there are still some herds coming from the north, streaming across Namiri plains, (Serengeti East) and some are still in small pockets around Seronera in the central part. However, the majority are around Naabi gate west to Hidden valley, some were at Olpaaye north for river Simiyu about 3 days ago.</div>
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However, major herds are now coming out of the woodlands of Maswa game reserve into Kusini plains and somehow taking south easterly direction. I am headed back again in few days and will update.</div>
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Zebras on the dry plains of Namiri</div>
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Zebras come to drink at waterhole on Namiri plains</div>
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Many lions in South Serengeti now having cubs in time for the season of plenty</div>
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Herds head south from Namiri plains</div>
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Beasts on the move</div>
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Zebra take time to rest and watch each others back while resting from the migration</div>
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Herds seen 2 days ago south of Moru</div>
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<span style="color: white;">With the arrival of the unusual rains after a long dry spell, has brought relief to the animals in our game reserves. There were a lot of activities in the Mara in the past week. When the rains started falling on the dry and parched plains, all animals especially herbivores are now hopeful for some new shoots of grass that will sprout following the rains. The situation had got very bad, with little for most grazers to feed on. Mostly affected were the hippos, many of whom could be seen in the middle of the day frantically trying to grasp at least some bites of the dry grass. This is unusual for them to be feeding out on the plains under a scorching sun with temperatures sometimes at 32°C. Many can still be seen out feeding in the day because the rain has not changed anything much. We have counted quite a few Hippos dead either on plains or near the river. The vultures and hyaenas were having a feast. Buffalos though highly dependent on water are not as badly affected as the hippos, likewise with other herbivores, gazelles etc. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">The beginning of this month also marked the start of the outbound departure of the migrating herds especially wildebeest and zebra from the reserve. This is normal and expected at this time. Most wildebeest are now heading back to their breeding grounds, east to the Loita plains and south into Serengeti. Currently there are small herds on the lower Mara triangle crossing south into Kogatende area. On the eastern side of the river there some herds towards the sand river gate and Keekorok area and near roan hill all heading south. The remaining herds, which used to form what we called the loiter herds are now heading into the neighboring conservancies since access and residing in the Loita plains is becoming less and less.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">All the lion pride prides in our game viewing territory are still around and actively hunting the remnant wildebeests and resident herbivores. Cheetah sighting has likewise been superb. In the Mara there is a popular coalition of 5 males that have kept our guests entertained by their appearance and hunting activities. They continue to roam around Rhino ridge down to Burrungat plains. Their hunting strategies leave everyone stunned by their agility and determination. They hunt animals previously believed to be least on the Cheetahs menu, from adult Topi, wildebeest, Impala etc. Apart from these, there are other individual cheetahs that we see regularly.<b><i> </i></b>Leopard sightings are also very good. </span></div>
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<i>The wildebeest departing for Serengeti</i></div>
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<i>The river pride</i></div>
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<i>Paradise pride</i></div>
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