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We were told that this was the right time of the year to come and visit the Maasai Mara
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So we came.
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As did others.
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Maasai.
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This is a Topi. I hadn't seen Topi before.
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These are Impala. We're old friends.
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There was some splendid elephants around.
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Of which this is one.
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First day out was a bit of a rush, but we managed to get out and back before the sun fully set.
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This fat lion resented out presence.
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But these magnificent creatures didn't seem to mind at all.
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Baby Cheetahs!!
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So cute!!
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Isn't she gorgeous?
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Sunset on the Mara.
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And a beautiful elephant posing for a beautiful sunset.
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Thompson's Gazelle is Nia's favourite gazelle.
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Mother and child.
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Zebra.
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Buffalo.
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On guard.
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With very silly horns.
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Lots of buffalo.
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More buffalo.
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These are Hartebeest.
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And these, of course, are Wildebeest.
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Because it's that time of the year when they migrate.
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Which also attracts the lions.
