Queen of the Pride

Just after sunrise, this lioness looked directly into my lens before continuing to watch over her pride and their zebra kill.

King and Queen at Sunset

These two lions were only part of the magical scene I witnessed from our safari vehicle as the sun set over Lake Nakuru. As the evening progressed, the full pride of eleven lions rose for the night's hunt.

On the Prowl

This lion arose from its daytime lair for the hunt at sunset.

Inquisitive

The lion pictured above became very interested in our safari vehicles and strayed within a few feet.

Staredown

This young male lion gazed intently at the visitors to his territory.

Hungry Lion

Youthful Curiosity

As the pride gathered around a fresh zebra kill just after sunrise, this young lion looked straight into my lens with an air of curiosity.

The Pride Gathers

The pride came together as their numbers grew.

Curious Baboon

This baboon decided to descend to ground level to approach our vehicles.

Takeoff

Despite the usual vast population of flamingoes, these flamingoes were the only ones we saw due to the high water level of Lake Nakuru when we visited.

Youth

We spotted this young zebra toward the end of our second safari.

Tiny Stripes

The young zebra leans against his mother.

Grey Crowned Crane

This beautiful bird was the only one of its kind that crossed our path.

White Rhino and a Deep Forest

During our visit, this was as close as I was able to get to a rhino.

Deep, Dark Night

A spectacular Milky Way with absolutely zero light pollution above our camp on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River.

Samburu Acacia

While on safari, this acacia captured my attention with its abundant weaver nests.

African Elephant

One of the many elephants we encountered in Samburu National Reserve.

Elephants of Samburu

Many elephants abound in the Samburu region thanks to conservation efforts.

Grants Gazelle

Impressive Impala

Reticulated Giraffe

Otherwise known as the Somali giraffe, this giraffe is among the "special five" native to the Samburu region.

Whitebacked Vulture

This vulture was one of many swarming the carcass of a camel that had strayed into the reserve and been attacked by lions.

Sunrise Over the Ewaso Ngiro

Cheetah Stretch

Poised for Action

This cheetah was lying in the grass when we approached and proceeded to rise and hunt nearby impala as we watched.

Grevy's Zebra

The less common Grevy's Zebra is exciting to see in its natural habitat.

Oryx

A very common and beautiful ungulate found in the Samburu region.

Vervet Monkey

A young Vervet monkey forages for food.

Skirmish on the Banks of the Ewaso Ngiro

These elephants fought with each other before taking a dip in the river.

Lush Falls

Thompson Falls on the way to Lake Nakuru