This next week is the heart of the great  migration, the 7th wonder of the natural world!  1.5 million wildebeest and Zebra travel from the south of the Serengeti in Tanzania up into Kenya following the green grasses. they cover an area of 6200 sq mi. 

We arrived yesterday to our lodge,  the oldest in the Mara, the Keekorok Lodge.  We already had a game drive on our way into the park.   Animals roam the grounds,  mostly Zebra,  but there are hippos in the local pond.   We are escorted at night to protect us.  

The mara is a haven for the lions following the great migration of wildebeest and Zebra as well as several species of antelop.  We were fortunate our guide was able to situate us for some spectacular photos of this lion pride enjoying the nights kill.     

There were over 40 vehicles that arrived during our few minutes viewing the kill.

Antony kept us on the road,  as going offroad disturbs the animals, especially as they are eating a kill like this 1.  it is prohibited, and most those vehicles could be cited.   We were also in the best position for photography!

We visited the Mara River, and even tho no wildebeests were crossing, there were  animals to see,  crocodiles and hippos.

We had a guided walk by a range,  a masai man, who showed us several places the migration crosses the Mara River

We will go about on safari (swahili for journey or travels) at least 6 hours a day, sometimes in 2 sessions. Antony keeps us aware of any leopard sittings and when the animals begin moving toward the river crossing. So stay tuned.

This evening drive we found this elephant family