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There are few places in the world that are more beautiful than Kenya. I had the remarkable privilege of visiting this remarkable country twice in the past six years. Each time, I wished I could stay longer, each time I dreamed of bringing my husband and my future family back to visit and each time my heart broke when I had to leave.
As a tourist to the area, I enjoyed Nairobi and the surrounding countryside but the safari on the Maasai Mara was beyond anything I could have imagined. Prior to these experiences my only real experience with African animals was at the zoo. Now, I was in an open air Jeep exploring the savanna and getting very close (sometimes too close) to these majestic creatures. From the snorts of the water buffaloes to the gracefulness of the giraffes, and the playful nature of the zebras, it was an adventure of a lifetime.
If you get the chance at some time in your life, visit Kenya. It is a terribly expensive vacation but one of the most enriching and exhilarating experiences. Take your children, your parents, your friends, your neighbors. And most definitely book a safari company to take you into the Mara.
Here are some of my favorite photos to help bring my experience to life.
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| Water Buffaloes, Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| Lion and lioness playing in the grass, Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| A very old and skinny Lion keeping watch, Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| Beautiful lioness in the early morning sunlight. Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| How lions flirt. These two pranced around for at least 30 minutes. Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| It’s hard to believe that giraffes actually stand like this in the wild. But, yes, these two were posers! Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| Other people in our group getting some pictures. |
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| Hungry, Hungry Hippos. Maasai Mara, Kenya |
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| Wilde-beast and baby. Maasai Mara, Kenya |
Asante Sana, Kenya.
Amazing photos, the giraffes are so beautiful! You’re incredibly lucky to have visited Kenya twice! I’d love to see it someday :)
x Ellie @ Ellalogy
Thank you Ellie! I have a few of these photos hanging around my home. Such wonderful memories :)
Those are some GREAT pictures! Amazing!!!
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One of my dream trips has always been to go on an African Safari. Two years ago I visited Animal Kingdom (Disney) in Orlando, and they have a “safari”. Which of course, was nothing like the real thing (I assume), but only made me want to go to Africa more!
Since we’ve already been to Hawaii, I think I might make Chris take me to Africa for a Honeymoon!
Thanks for sharing the great shots!
Sarah, that sounds like a perfect idea to me!!
Fabulous photos! Going on an African safari is one of my dream vacations! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve always wanted to go there! One day, maybe.
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Beautiful photos. I actually had the chance to spend a month living and volunteering on the Mara in 2004 with Free The Children & Me To We. It was such an incredible experience. They are truly amazing people, so loving and kind. One day I want to go back with my husband and daughter. It changed me so much and I want to show them why :)
And I think you actually just inspired me to write a post about my experience…if only I had blogged back then ;)
I went with Free the Children too! Such an amazing organization.
Please let me know when you do your post – I’d love to read it :)
I love this! I lived in South Africa for a few months and loved it. It was the most amazing experience of my life…and Kenya is a country I want to visit next time I make it to Africa!
South Africa is on my dream destinations list. Would LOVE to go there one day.
Fantastic photos
Thanks fooooooooo much for sharing
Wow! What an amazing trip!
Your pictures are gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to visit Kenya, and this post (and the weather outside) is making me want to check for the next available flight out, lol. :D
Looks amazing – a TRUE African Lion Safari! My husband and I are definitely planning to travel internationally with our children so look forward to reading more of your blog!
Very nice! When our kids get older, I’d love to go to Africa. The photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
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Oh, wow!!! Stunning photos! My brother is a documentary film maker and has been to Kenya several times to do shoots. He is in love with Kenya!
Beautiful photos! Africa sounds like such an amazing place and I think it would be a wonderful experience to go there :)
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Wow, Kenya twice… how cool. Your pictures are great. Thanks for sharing.
Truly a place I know I will enjoy when I go on a vacation there for sure.
Glad you enjoyed visiting my country. Nice pics too!