My first visit to the MAASAI MARA | A short film by The Safari Expert
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2022
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In August this year, I had the privilege of visiting the Maasai Mara in Kenya for the first time. Stu Porter of Wild4 African Photo Safaris had invited me along on an epic adventure that started with four nights at Entim Mara Camp on the bank of the Mara River.
During that time, we drove the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara Triangle flat in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs and of course, The Great Migration. Luckily for us, the mega herds of wildebeest had already arrived in the Maasai Mara and were feeding on the freshly burnt plains in the Mara Triangle. We spent one whole morning with the mega herds and even witnessed two incredible river crossings.
We also had amazing big cat sightings and I treated myself to a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara...because, why not!?
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We got back from our safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. By far, our favorite place was Massai Mara. Lots of animals. It was a wet season in Tanzania (Seregati), we saw lots of Wildebeest and lions mostly.
Exactly which month?
@@ajaj8398 January 2023 we were in Kenya, Masai Mara from Jan 3-12 then went to Tanzania, Serengeti from Jan 13-17. This past January 2024, we only went to Masai Mara from January 8th-16th. It rained a lot this year in Masai Mara! Jan supposed to be dry season in Masai Mara but rained everyday. From my contacts there, rain has stopped since 4 days ago.
What a presentation! Maasai Mara is a natural haven that any nature lover in the world ought not miss out! I'm currently staying at Kaboso camp in the middle of Mara and, compared to Nairobi, it is just an exceptional world to take yourself to!
Masai Mara S2 ... One of the best places to see wildlife!
Even from the air, the lions look huge!
Wow, thank you for show casing our beautiful Kenya. Beautiful shots. I think the sun was rising as you took the air balloon. There was a breathtaking orange hue over the Mara. The camp too was beautiful. Thank you.
Do you watch Jim Nduruchi
I love African wildlife documentaries!
Just amazing. Thanks for your work.
We saw the Topi pride while we were in Masai Mara on several occasions. By far the biggest pride that we saw in Masai Mara and Serengeti!
One year latter, Jan 2024 we went to Madi's Mara. Topi pride had split into 3 prides. No longer the huge pride of lions they used to be all together. They were 28 lions in the pride last year and this year they were all split! Marsh pride seamed like to have the hardest time. They lost several young cubs and only 2 left now! The main male lion being chased away by a group of 3 young males, from his territory. And those 3 males been killing all their cubs
Yes, I think, Masai Mara is really the best for game watching in Africa. I was been there in the 1980th years, but I think it's still as amazing as 40 years ago.
Greeeat sightings! Lovely beautiful animals🐆🦁🦒🦌🦓 thanks for showing..see u had a splendid time💯👍🏾
just stellar! That camp looks amazing, what a perfect location.
Loved this!😊
I Love u Safari expert 💞
What an amazing video Villiers. U never disappoint. Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks friend for your precise interesting and informative video. 👏👌
Fantastic video. The combination of your narration and footage is a joy to watch.
Fantastic video
So happy you made it to the Mara! You looked over the moon with the experience! Thanks for including us! See you next time!
Do you watch videos of Jim Nduruchi
@@irenedavo3768 Nobody cares! Move On!
Well worth waiting. Thanks for your great content. Watched every Kruger and KTP video before our visits there. Hopefully we will see the Maasai Mara at some point in the future as well.
Well Done. The combiantion of Wild 4 and Villiers can't be beat. I've made several trips to East Africa with Stu and Mamai and having Villers join the team is a great combination.
Do you watch Jim Nduruchi
@@irenedavo3768 what is wrong with you? 10 years and you still with the jiggers? People got healed and moved on but it seems you’re still stuck on that story! Move on!
Your work is amazingly beautiful... you will go far.
Thanks Caroline. I have actually just started a Patreon page, so if you ever feel like becoming a channel patron, check out www.patreon.com/TheSafariExpert 😊
Enjoyed....was waiting for this
I’m glad 👏🏻😎
Greetings from Jamaica. During my safari in 2021 I stayed at the beautiful Mara Serena in the Mara North
Fantastic video once again Villiers! That vehicle is just perfect for photographers. Greetings from Somerset West.
Such lovely footage, and again, I learned a lot!
So interesting and informative, the visuals were superb. Thank you so much. 👍❤💯
The pleasure is all mine, Annette!
Great video!
Amazing sighting of laluka 👍👍👍
A LOVELY VIDEO .WIDE RANGE OF ANIMALS SHOWN . GOOD ADVICE GIVEN
Absolutely stunning - thank you for sharing
Marianne NZ
Your "best of" trip sounds amazing!
Thanks for your interesting video....
Actually I am planning for a visit next year to Tanzania
Amazing video!! Just looks very busy at sightings and everyone trying to get the best possible position 😢
Magical footage - one criticism though is that there is nothing to be critical about - you will crack your first 100k subscribers faster than you think - way to go - really appreciate it..
Thanks Rob 😎🙏🏻
How did you find the Mara experience compared with Kruger?? Would love to hear more on this
Wow !! indeed beautiful experience in Masai Mara , Sir. Did to attach teleconverter to your lens ? Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful trip . 🥰🥰🥰
Hi again mate - planning a masai mara trip next year.
Need some guidance on what to do and where to stay. Been to serengeti and kruger several times (back in 4 weeks and can't wait)
It would be myself, my wife and daughter.
Simon, email me on info@thesafariexpert.co.za, please, then I’ll share details with you there 😎👍🏻
@@TheSafariExpert thanks so much.
I will send you an email a bit later on
Thank you for your reply buddy.
It didn't look unbearably crowded in your video at the crossing- which month were you there at? I am planning to go myself this July/Aug for the migration, but I am completely flexible in time and feel very discouraged by videos of the crazy hordes of vehicles near the Mara river. Did you learn anything from your guide about how to avoid this but still stand a chance to see the migration?
We were there in August. Avoiding the crowds is difficult. I think we were just very lucky with ours.
Another great video Villiers 👏👏👏 Which month was this filmed?
Thank you. In August.
How much the Balloon Safari cost?
About $500US/p when I went.
We are going this year and are in planning phase..i wanted to know what is ddvice that you are mounti g the cameras on for the smooth panning motion for video...
Tulan, watch my video called “The best photographic vehicle in Kenya” 📸
@@TheSafariExpert so not the sand bags but thr actual black mounting device ? Is that on video as well ?
Yes, it features in that video.
Hi… just now I saw your video here and I wanna now… what are you using a for filming … I saw a gimbal under the 100-500 (?)
Hi. Yes, I use a Canon R6 + Canon 100-500mm RF, and in Kenya I sometimes used a rotating plate for stability. Look for my video called “The best photographic safari vehicle in Kenya” for more info on it 🤙🏻
@@TheSafariExpert thanks for this mega fast answer 🤩
Lemmi check this video … wow the 100-500 is a nice one … I’m just using the 150-600c right now with the R6
Great video! Was this shot with Canon EOS R6? Thanks!
Yep 👍🏻😎
@@TheSafariExpert Thank you!
Sir. what month this trip migration of wildebeest? Thank you so much 😊 .
August 2022
some people don't understand how... uuum... "visceral" the crossings can be - if you're at all squeamish, consider coming in a different season and MISSING the crossings and even the mega-migrations - less crowds, more reliable employment for the safari companies, and still lots to see.
All,that meat but Kenyans starving!
they can eat all the meat and then the kenyans working in the hospitality industry will also join them in st6arving...think before you talk