Hi everyone!
I just came back from an unforgettable journey to Masai Mara, Kenya – a trip that felt like stepping straight into a nature documentary. As someone who’s loved wildlife and photography since childhood, this experience was nothing short of magical.
Since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by animals and the wild. I grew up watching documentaries, sketching lions and elephants, and dreaming of going on a real safari one day. Masai Mara has always been on my bucket list for its iconic wildlife and incredible photography opportunities – and it absolutely delivered.
We flew into Nairobi by a direct flight from Mumbai International Airport. Apparently that was my longest flight journey till date, which extended almost close to 7hrs. After exploring Nairobi for a day by visiting the famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center, we headed towards the Mara in our Toyota Land Cruiser arranged by our travel agency, in which we are about to spend the next 6 days including the safaris.
Even before reaching our camp, my camera was out as we could easily spot Giraffes, African bush elephants, Zebra etc. which looked unreal in the vast plains of the Savannah.
We stayed at Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara, a wilderness resort nestled in the heart of the reserve. It had the perfect balance of comfort and authenticity – and waking up to the sounds of the wild was a daily reminder of where I was.
Days began early with game drives just after sunrise, when the light was perfect for photography and the animals were most active. I captured a lioness grooming her cubs in the golden glow, a cheetah locked in focus as it prepared to sprint, and majestic elephants moving slowly across the dust-kissed horizon. One of the most powerful moments was witnessing a section of the Great Migration – thousands of wildebeest and zebras flowing across the plains and leaping into the Mara River in a dramatic and ancient rhythm of survival.
Evenings were spent around the campfire under a sky overflowing with stars, enjoying delicious meals. The food served were local, Indian as well as continental, full of flavours – the perfect fuel after long days of shooting and exploring. We also had the chance to visit a nearby Maasai village, where we were warmly welcomed and learned about their traditions, music, and the deep cultural connection they have with the land and its animals. It was an eye-opening and grounding experience that reminded me how wildlife and community coexist here.