Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve

  • Sahara Desert
    Sahara Desert
    Airplane Photo, September 3, 2012
    2012-09-03#0192
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sahara Desert
    Sahara Desert
    Airplane Photo, September 3, 2012
    2012-09-03#0194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Very Muddy River Crossing
    Very Muddy River Crossing
    Our driver, Silas, made it through, but the other vehicle had a hard time.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3419
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Neil, John, Kevin & Elaine
    Neil, John, Kevin & Elaine
    The occupants of the other safari vehicle had to get out so that the the driver could finally get up the muddy bank.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3431
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffe, juvenile
    Masai Giraffe, juvenile
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3949
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffe, juvenile & female
    Masai Giraffe, juvenile & female
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3967
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kevin
    Kevin
    Our friend taking photos with the vehicle top open.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3441
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eland
    Eland
    Taurotragus oryx - the largest group I have seen.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4020
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sooty Chat, female
    Sooty Chat, female
    Myrmecocichla aethiops
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4022
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Acinonyx jubatus - we spent a lot of hours watching this family.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4121
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Acinonyx jubatus - grooming one her juveniles.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4142
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Acinonyx jubatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4144
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles and kill
    Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles and kill
    Acinonyx jubatus - probably a Thomson's Gazelle that has been killed.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4163
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Cheetahs, female with 4 juveniles
    Acinonyx jubatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#4176
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset & Shepherd's Tree
    Sunset & Shepherd's Tree
    Boscia albitrunca
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 4, 2012
    2012-09-04#3449
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah, female
    Cheetah, female
    Acinonyx jubatus - so comfortable with safari vehicles that she gets on top to see further.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3463
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sun Shafts & Hot Air Balloons
    Sun Shafts & Hot Air Balloons
    Most mornings had several hot air balloons going up.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3474
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, female & juvenile
    Cheetahs, female & juvenile
    Acinonyx jubatus - mom is getting mugged by the juvenile.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4292
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hot Air Balloon
    Hot Air Balloon
    Large balloons with a big gondola, holding what looked like a dozen or more people.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4311
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hot Air Balloon
    Hot Air Balloon
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4372
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah, female
    Cheetah, female
    Acinonyx jubatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4320
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetahs, juvenile & female
    Cheetahs, juvenile & female
    Acinonyx jubatus - juveniles are playful.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4328
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra, female & juvenile nursing
    Plains Zebra, female & juvenile nursing
    Equus burchelli
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4384
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra
    Plains Zebra
    Equus burchelli
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4385
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra
    Plains Zebra
    Equus burchelli - the zebra on the left has an unusually short mane, not a desirable trait in mate selection.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4390
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-backed Jackal & Thomson's Gazelle kill
    Black-backed Jackal & Thomson's Gazelle kill
    Canis mesomelas
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra, female & juvenile nursing
    Plains Zebra, female & juvenile nursing
    Equus burchelli
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4433
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi, females & juveniles
    Topi, females & juveniles
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4450
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah female on Land Cruiser
    Cheetah female on Land Cruiser
    Acinonyx jubatus - this female is so comfortable around safari vehicles that she uses them as a vantage point.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4457
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kirk's Dik-dik, male
    Kirk's Dik-dik, male
    Madoqua kirkii
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4487
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blacksmith Lapwing
    Blacksmith Lapwing
    Vanellus spinosus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4505
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thomson's Gazelle, male
    Thomson's Gazelle, male
    Eudorcas thomsonii
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4529
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thomson's Gazelle, male
    Thomson's Gazelle, male
    Eudorcas thomsonii
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3500
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-backed Jackals
    Black-backed Jackals
    Canis mesomelas
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4552
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi, female & juvenile
    Topi, female & juvenile
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4563
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi, juveniles & females
    Topi, juveniles & females
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4600
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi, female & nursing juvenile
    Topi, female & nursing juvenile
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4630
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Topi, juveniles
    Topi, juveniles
    Damaliscus lunatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4642
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grant's Gazelle, female
    Grant's Gazelle, female
    Nanger granti
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Little Bee-eaters
    Little Bee-eaters
    Merops pusillus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4685
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hippopotamus, female & juvenile
    Hippopotamus, female & juvenile
    Hippopotamus amphibius
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4756
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions, 10 week old juveniles
    Lions, 10 week old juveniles
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4792
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions, 10 week old juveniles & female
    Lions, 10 week old juveniles & female
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4805
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, 10 week old juvenile
    Lion, 10 week old juvenile
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3517
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions, 10 week old juveniles & female
    Lions, 10 week old juveniles & female
    Panthera leo - with nervous Wildebeest in the background.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4844
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lions, female & 10 week old juveniles
    Lions, female & 10 week old juveniles
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4877
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mara River
    Mara River
    An area where we hoped to see Zebra & Wildebeest crossing.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3524
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Debbie & Umbrella
    Debbie & Umbrella
    For light showers, an umbrella comes in handy in open top safari vehicles.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#3528
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lilac-breasted Roller
    Lilac-breasted Roller
    Coracias caudata
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4937
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lilac-breasted Rollers
    Lilac-breasted Rollers
    Coracias caudata - watching for bugs stirred up by the Wildebeest.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4947
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-shouldered Kite
    Black-shouldered Kite
    Elanus caeruleus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4958
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah female with Thomson's Gazelle kill
    Cheetah female with Thomson's Gazelle kill
    Acinonyx jubatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 5, 2012
    2012-09-05#4959
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Serval
    Serval
    Felis serval
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5052
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Serval
    Serval
    Felis serval
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5059
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Serval
    Serval
    Felis serval
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5082
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotted Hyaena
    Spotted Hyaena
    Crocuta crocuta
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5107
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Night Blooming Water Lily
    Night Blooming Water Lily
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5116
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Defassa Waterbuck, male
    Defassa Waterbuck, male
    Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5129
    Larry L. Jackson
  • African White-backed Vulture
    African White-backed Vulture
    Gyps africanus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5149
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vlei Ink-flower
    Vlei Ink-flower
    Cycnium tubulosum
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3551
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bateleur
    Bateleur
    Terathopius ecaudatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5221
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cheetah, males
    Cheetah, males
    Acinonyx jubatus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5225
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Park Road
    Park Road
    The Serengeti is a vast grassland.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3553
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Serengeti
    Serengeti
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Papio anubis
    Papio anubis
    Papio anubis
    Olive Baboons, juvenile & female
    2012-09-06#5240
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra, female & juvenile
    Plains Zebra, female & juvenile
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5257
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi - young males sparring.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5278
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5302
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi - the young males really whack each other.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5371
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi - more sparring.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5384
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5396
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra & Masai Giraffes
    Plains Zebra & Masai Giraffes
    Equus burchelli & Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5425
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffes
    Masai Giraffes
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5461
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffe, male
    Masai Giraffe, male
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5507
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Outside Deck, Room #11
    Outside Deck, Room #11
    Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3560
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bed, Room #11
    Bed, Room #11
    Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3562
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lounge Area
    Lounge Area
    Dining area in the background.
    Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3567
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bar Area
    Bar Area
    Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3568
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Swimming Pool
    Swimming Pool
    Ashnil Mara Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3573
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eland
    Eland
    Taurotragus oryx
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eland
    Eland
    Taurotragus oryx
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5556
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Masai Giraffe
    Masai Giraffe
    Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi - spot detail.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5571
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Warthogs, female & juveniles
    Warthogs, female & juveniles
    Phacochoerus aethiopicus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5598
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Warthog, juveniles
    Warthog, juveniles
    Phacochoerus aethiopicus
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5623
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, male
    Lion, male
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5631
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, female
    Lion, female
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5648
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, male
    Lion, male
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5655
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, young male with kill
    Lion, young male with kill
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5688
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, young male with kill
    Lion, young male with kill
    Panthera leo
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Neil & Kevin
    Neil & Kevin
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#3596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lion, young male with kill
    Lion, young male with kill
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plains Zebra, juvenile nursing & female
    Plains Zebra, juvenile nursing & female
    Equus burchelli
    2012-09-06#5741
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, female
    Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, female
    Pterocles gutturalis
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5791
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, male
    Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, male
    Pterocles gutturalis
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 6, 2012
    2012-09-06#5793
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shepherd's Tree & Sunrise
    Shepherd's Tree & Sunrise
    Boscia albitrunca
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 7, 2012
    2012-09-07#3599
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shepherd's Tree & Sunrise
    Shepherd's Tree & Sunrise
    Boscia albitrunca
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 7, 2012
    2012-09-07#3603
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shepherd's Tree & Sun Shafts
    Shepherd's Tree & Sun Shafts
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 7, 2012
    2012-09-07#3612
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Aardwolf
    Aardwolf
    Proteles cristatus - mostly nocturnal, we were very lucky to see this individual out in the early morning.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 7, 2012
    2012-09-07#5834
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Aardwolf
    Aardwolf
    Proteles cristatus - in full speed run to get away from us.
    Masai Mara, Kenya, September 7, 2012
    2012-09-07#5849
    Larry L. Jackson