Maape tours and Safaris

18/08/2026

It's sad that baraka the blind rhino of Ol Pejeta Conservancy has passed away. He was 31 years old. He lost his right eye in 2008 during a territorial fight with another male rhino.
Baraka will be dearly missed by his caretakers and by all those that, loved him dearly. How we pray that he rests on well and his spirit lives on. 🦏❤️🙏

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Caught in the act!
Watch this Little Bee-eater flip a dragonfly mid-air to make sure it goes down head-first. Nature's precision is unmatched!

16/08/2026

Did you know rhinos actually have pretty poor vision? To make up for it, they rely on a powerful sense of smell to navigate their world!
Scent marking serves as a key method of communication, allowing them to track territorial boundaries, identify other rhinos in the area, and stay connected with their community.

13/08/2026

Every year, more than a million wildebeest, together with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, follow the rains between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grass and water.
From the calving grounds of Ndutu, through the Serengeti and across the Mara, it’s a remarkable cycle that has played out for generations.

12/08/2026

🐘 Celebrating the Giants That Inspire Us

Today we honour the elephant — a symbol of strength, wisdom, family, and resilience.
On World Elephant Day (12 August), let’s celebrate these magnificent creatures and remember our role in protecting the wildlife that makes Africa extraordinary.
Every journey into nature is a chance to appreciate, learn, and preserve.

10/08/2026

Today is World Lion Day, a day that deeply resonates with me. Lions have shaped my spirit, inspiring bravery, wildness, and strength. Whenever my eyes meet the gaze of a lion, I am flooded with a surge of strength and courage, a feeling that nothing can ever hold me back, that I hold the power to carve my own path in this world. When I hear the roar of a lion vibrating through my chest, I feel invincible, as if nothing can stand in my way. Lions remind me to stay resilient and proud, touching something sacred within me.

10/08/2026

One of Africa's most important wildlife ecosystems, the Masai Mara is home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. From the great herds that move across its plains to the predators that depend on them, every sighting forms part of an intricate natural story that has unfolded here for thousands of years.
We at MAAPE TOURS AND SAFARIS strive to make every safari a meaningful connection to this extraordinary wilderness..

10/08/2026

The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the world's largest and most powerful birds of prey, recognized by its dark brown plumage and distinctive golden feathers on the back of its head and neck. It inhabits mountains, cliffs, open grasslands, tundra, and semi-desert regions across North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. With a wingspan reaching up to 2.3 meters (7.5 feet), this exceptional hunter uses remarkable eyesight to detect prey from great distances before diving at incredible speed. Its diet includes rabbits, hares, marmots, ground squirrels, foxes, young deer, reptiles, and various birds, though it may also feed on carrion when necessary. Golden Eagles build massive stick nests called eyries on cliffs or tall trees and often reuse and expand them for many years. They usually lay one to three eggs, with both parents sharing incubation and caring for the chicks. Highly territorial and adapted to harsh environments, the Golden Eagle plays an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling prey populations. Its strength, intelligence, and majestic appearance have made it a lasting symbol of courage, freedom, and power in many cultures around the world.

08/08/2026