Life in the Mara and Amboseli isn’t just about wildlife safaris, sundowners, and starry skies. It’s also about engineering — and the animals we never quite manage to out-engineer. Round One: Rock Hyraxes — Victory (For Now) Believe it or not, the rock hyrax is the elephant’s closest cousin. Don’t be fooled by their marmot-like... The post What Could Possibly Go Wrong? appeared first on Angama.| Angama
One morning, we woke for a safari at sunrise, creating the perfect light to capture a giraffe silhouetted against an amber sky, feeding gently on a Vachellia tree. As the golden light shifted into a cooler hue, the radio crackled to life, calling for a sighting of two males, Osunash and Male 263. We drove... The post This Week at Angama #399 appeared first on Angama.| Angama
One still morning in Kimana Sanctuary, the air was soft and the sun lingered briefly before the heat set in. We watched a matriarch lead her herd across the open grasslands toward the river. Her pace was steady, unhurried, yet full of purpose, each step proving the responsibility she carries. Trailing behind her, the herd... The post This Week at Angama #397 appeared first on Angama.| Angama