In August 2018 Sue and I visited the Masai Mara reserve for the second time. This time we were promised a”proper” crossing given that in 2015 we really did not witness an iconic crossing. We went with a different tour operator and we had three things in our favour.

Firstly, we did stay in the famous Triangle area and did not  have to do a daily two to three hour trip to and  from the Mara river where the crossings take place. Secondly, we went two weeks earlier than three years previously and finally we stayed right on the banks of the Mara river which allowed us quick access to all the famous crossings sites.

Sadly we again witnessed no crossings. The wildebeest were there, the predators were there and the crocodiles waited in the Mara. The Tanzanians however had burnt the veld on their side which caused nice green grass growing on their side and this sadly put a temporary pause on  the migration.

Regardless we had a great time, saw many predators and killings but no kills as in 2015 when we actually saw both a lion and cheetah kill. We saw some nice birds and lots of lion again as well as some quality time with the legendary  Scar.

Unforgettable was the tent on the banks of the Mara and the early morning outdoor shower I had before the coffee and rusk as we prepared for another epic day behind the lens! I attach some of the fruits below.