Wild4 African Photographic Safaris: September 2012

The second Migration Photo Safari is now complete and yet more great photo opportunities were enjoyed. The Migration in the Maasai Mara seems to have ended early this year, most of the big herds have crossed over the Mara and Sand rivers and seem to have headed back towards Tanzania very early.

The predator action continues though and we were very lucky to see the female cheetah with 4 cubs bring down a Thompsons Gazelle, as well as two cheeky Jackals attacking a baby Thompsons Gazelle.

Lions were in abundance on the northern side of the Talek River and we met up with a pride with 4 beautiful males.

Perhaps the most unique sighting was of an Aardwolf !! which we saw as we left our lodge early in the morning. Difficult to get close to, but we did manage to pop off a few frames.

Lake Nakuru continues to fill up and the water level is at its highest for a number of years. We did see flamingo flocks flying over as well as Black and White Rhino, Rothschild Giraffe and a good variety of waterbirds.

Samburu Reserve was a real treat yet again, it is one of the most productive places I have been to and this time we were treated to a sighting of a mating pair of Caracal !! - quite different to look at compared with their southern cousins and wonderful to see.

Many thanks to our guides, GK and Silas who looked after us extremely well and we are looking forward to the November trip where once again we will visit the three very productive and different locations.

Enjoy !