13/06/2026
Wild encounters truly deserve a post of their own. Every national park has its own Big Five, but what stays with you is the rare privilege of sharing space with these magnificent animals. Co-existing with them for a week humbled me deeply. This is their land, their right of way — and we are merely visitors in their world. Despite safari jeeps vying for the best viewing spots, it is the deep understanding of animal behaviour and the vast experience of the guides that make sightings ethical and safe. Guest safety is always their utmost priority. No matter how excited we feel during a sighting, we learn to hold back — not to disturb the animals. And strangely, the animals themselves are so composed, calm, and dignified 🫣 The Big Five at Masai Mara National Reserve are:
Lion, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, and Black Rhino.
We were fortunate to spot prides of lions, elephants, and cape buffalo, but missed the elusive leopard and the extremely rare black rhino.The highlights of our Masai Mara safari were unforgettable — playful lionesses with their cubs, witnessing the mating of a lion and lioness (learning that they mate every 30 minutes over four days!), and watching an intense attempt by four lions to hunt a cape buffalo, only to be fiercely chased away by the herd. The very next day, we witnessed an after-kill of a weakened buffalo by the same lion group — raw, real, and humbling nature at work.
These are memories that stay etched forever.
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