Yellow Baboon at Sunset - 7517b+
So I heard some people might be on the fence about the 2018 photo safari that Daryl and I are putting on. I am no writer, but the best I can say about why you would choose this trip is:
Why Kenya?
I was unexpectedly fortunate enough to be introduced to Kenya by my father. While I was excited to go to a country I had never been to and see animals I had really never dreamed were a part of my future, the entire trip took me by complete surprise.
The moment I set foot in our first park, I have never felt such a sense of excitement, peace, anticipation, and love. Both trips gave me the exact same feelings. Every moment seemed like the best moment - the best part of the trip - until the next moment. Driving down a dirt road and seeing giraffes eating, to see their long tongues working around the thorns of an Acacia tree was so interesting. An elephant walking out of the trees, its beautiful face, ears, tusks - those trunks, I immediately fell in love with them. And spending more time watching their behavior and learning more about them, I am in awe of them. I am especially infatuated with the babies! I was so excited to see my first lion, I remember telling everyone I didn’t want to leave (it was sleeping). Our guides assured me we would see more, and we did. To see lions in their natural environment, watching them interact with each other as a pride, was very special. The second trip to Kenya left me with more amazing images of these Masai Mara lions. Seeing cheetahs close-up was a dream! Wow, did I just see that? All the cat sightings were just more than I could have hoped for. The most entertaining animal may have been the baboons. I could spend all day watching them. They are so fun. Every animal, even down to the warthogs, were captivating. Each trip is different and you see such a variety of wildlife and birds each time, but the excitement is just as fresh and incomparable. Everyone has seen pictures of Kenya’s wildlife, but it is unbelievably exciting to see it in person. I wondered if it would be somehow different on my second trip, however, it was just as intoxicating. With every new animal came even more enthusiasm, it felt as if I was on another planet. If you love wildlife, you will love Kenya.
I fell in complete love with Kenya. The absolute abundance of wildlife in Kenya is amazing. I loved seeing a new animal for the first time. I loved getting to know each and every animal I saw, learning about them from our guides. Africa’s wildlife is just so different than ours, so unique - absolutely a thrill to see. The landscape and wildlife were amazing, but another unexpected part of the trips for me was the love of the people. The people of Kenya were so kind, caring, and happy. I loved seeing their villages, their smiles, and their way of life. Even though I have already been a couple times, I would jump at the chance to return to Kenya anytime. I hope everyone who joins us on this trip, feels the same love as I do about Kenya.
For more information, check out this link or email me:
www.theholepicturesafaris.com/Kenya-photo-safari.html
Kenya, Africa
Safari Sunday...
Yellow Baboon at Sunset - 7517b+
So I heard some people might be on the fence about the 2018 photo safari that Daryl and I are putting on. I am no writer, but the best I can say about why you would choose this trip is:
Why Kenya?
I was unexpectedly fortunate enough to be introduced to Kenya by my father. While I was excited to go to a country I had never been to and see animals I had really never dreamed were a part of my future, the entire trip took me by complete surprise.
The moment I set foot in our first park, I have never felt such a sense of excitement, peace, anticipation, and love. Both trips gave me the exact same feelings. Every moment seemed like the best moment - the best part of the trip - until the next moment. Driving down a dirt road and seeing giraffes eating, to see their long tongues working around the thorns of an Acacia tree was so interesting. An elephant walking out of the trees, its beautiful face, ears, tusks - those trunks, I immediately fell in love with them. And spending more time watching their behavior and learning more about them, I am in awe of them. I am especially infatuated with the babies! I was so excited to see my first lion, I remember telling everyone I didn’t want to leave (it was sleeping). Our guides assured me we would see more, and we did. To see lions in their natural environment, watching them interact with each other as a pride, was very special. The second trip to Kenya left me with more amazing images of these Masai Mara lions. Seeing cheetahs close-up was a dream! Wow, did I just see that? All the cat sightings were just more than I could have hoped for. The most entertaining animal may have been the baboons. I could spend all day watching them. They are so fun. Every animal, even down to the warthogs, were captivating. Each trip is different and you see such a variety of wildlife and birds each time, but the excitement is just as fresh and incomparable. Everyone has seen pictures of Kenya’s wildlife, but it is unbelievably exciting to see it in person. I wondered if it would be somehow different on my second trip, however, it was just as intoxicating. With every new animal came even more enthusiasm, it felt as if I was on another planet. If you love wildlife, you will love Kenya.
I fell in complete love with Kenya. The absolute abundance of wildlife in Kenya is amazing. I loved seeing a new animal for the first time. I loved getting to know each and every animal I saw, learning about them from our guides. Africa’s wildlife is just so different than ours, so unique - absolutely a thrill to see. The landscape and wildlife were amazing, but another unexpected part of the trips for me was the love of the people. The people of Kenya were so kind, caring, and happy. I loved seeing their villages, their smiles, and their way of life. Even though I have already been a couple times, I would jump at the chance to return to Kenya anytime. I hope everyone who joins us on this trip, feels the same love as I do about Kenya.
For more information, check out this link or email me:
www.theholepicturesafaris.com/Kenya-photo-safari.html
Kenya, Africa
Safari Sunday...