Most Inspirational Moment
I love Africa and its wildlife. I've travelled there quite a bit and seen some amazing things. However, seeing herds of wildebeest battle across the Mara river is something I will never forget. First, you wonder, will they make it across? How will they get out? Then the crocodiles start moving - and the tension increases even further. In the wildlife programmes they tend to show crocodiles winning out every time - in real life, they are known to miss - will they succeed this time? The great thing with this trip, whilst you know you will never forget what you see, you end up with some incredible photos to record it all. You get to spend the time out on the plains that means you have the best chance of seeing, and photographing, Africa's animals at their most interesting - a black rhino taking a morning stroll, a leopard checking a scent, a lion cub battling to climb a tree stump, a cobra eating a Thomson's gazelle - and much more.
Thoughts on Group Leader
This trip is made by Paul. His passion for Africa and its wildlife and photography is obvious to all and he is determined to make sure that everyone has a trip they will never forget and that they get to go home with the best photographs they could take. His knowledge of both animal behaviour and photography makes him a brilliant leader for this trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you want a trip where you spend as much of your time as possible on the plains of Africa looking to see in real life some of the action you have seen on the wildlife documentaries then I would definitely recommend this holiday. It's important to remember that wildlife is unpredictable and that therefore it's necessary to be patient - there are times when you may begin to think that every animal in the Mara has gone into hiding. Overall, you will come away with some amazing memories. Pack a sense of humour and remember "hakuna matata" and you will have a fabulous time.