Over the holidays I took a short trip out to the Masai Mara. I went with a good friend of mine visiting from the States, with little knowledge of what I was in for. I didn't pick up a guide book or read anything online as prior to this I was so busy with moving, surviving and working. All I knew was this is the place to be for a great African Safari, the famous Masai Mara. Well it certainly did not disappoint. Our guide, John, was fantastic as he was Masai and knew the "land" very well (not so much a Masai name huh?). He could spot animals from a distance with his naked eye. It was unbelievable considering my friend and I were standing up through the safari truck roof with our heads poked out looking for animals yet we couldn't spot any of the Lions, Cheetahs or Leopards the way John could.
It was so exhilarating to see an animal in its own habitat. The Lions were so majestic, especially the Lionesses. One of my favorite moments of the trip were when we spotted a few Lionesses calling out to their missing cubs. They had this very worried expression on their faces as they roared out for their children(See picture below). It's amazing to see mother's of all species react the same to their missing children Another was when we spotted (actually John spotted..of course) two male Lions sleeping under a tree. It was such an exciting feeling to finally see the Kings. Yet our appearance didn't faze them and they remained sleeping...until our truck broke down. See picture below with caption for more on this story. John also gave us a tour of his village, though we had to pay an entrance fee. All proceeds go towards the school they were building for the Masai children. They showed us a day in a life of a Masai, where they take care of their livestock, build fires, cook, sing and make handicrafts. I didn't go an hour without feeling completely Wowed at something in the Masai Mara. Whether it be the animals, the scenery or the kindness of the Masai people. I can't wait to go back! | 
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