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Mara River Collection

Witness the incredible spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration as thousands of these magnificent creatures bravely cross the Mara River in Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niliticus) on shore of Mara River with open jaws

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niliticus) on shore of Mara River with open jaws, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest crossing Mara River during annual migration, Masai Mara, Kenya

Wildebeest crossing Mara River during annual migration, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Balloon Over The Masai Mara

Balloon Over The Masai Mara
Hot air balloon floating over the Mara River in the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Grants zebra

Grants zebra
Grantís zebra (Plains zebra) (common zebra) (Equus burchelli boehmi) and topi (tsessebe) (Damaliscus lunatus) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: In Order

In Order
Mohammed Alnaser

Background imageMara River Collection: Portrait of a Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, with its mouth open to help it cool off

Portrait of a Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, with its mouth open to help it cool off. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: A plains zebra, Equus quagga, with her colt. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

A plains zebra, Equus quagga, with her colt. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Plains zebras, Equus quagga, and a colt at waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Plains zebras, Equus quagga, and a colt at waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, crossing the Mara River

A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, crossing the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Two Nile crocodiles, Crocodylus niloticus, resting on a bank of the Mara River

Two Nile crocodiles, Crocodylus niloticus, resting on a bank of the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: The amazing 'great migration'

The amazing "great migration"
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: Deadly impact!

Deadly impact!
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: Chaos at the crossing

Chaos at the crossing
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: Jumping

Jumping
Jie Fischer

Background imageMara River Collection: Stardust

Stardust
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest (Connchaetes taurinus) running down bank of the Mara River during migration

Wildebeest (Connchaetes taurinus) running down bank of the Mara River during migration, Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Nature's Wonder (The Great Migration)

Nature's Wonder (The Great Migration)
Mohammed Alnaser

Background imageMara River Collection: Mara Crossing

Mara Crossing
Andre van Huizen

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara river, Masai-Mara Game Reserve

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara river, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Mara River source aerial, Mau Mara Forest, Kenya

Mara River source aerial, Mau Mara Forest, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: A large herd of wildebeest migrate across the Mara River

A large herd of wildebeest migrate across the Mara River

Background imageMara River Collection: Migration (Wildebeests )

Migration (Wildebeests )
Jennifer Lu

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) with calf, Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) with calf, Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Migratory blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River

Migratory blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Out of Dust (Great Migration -crossing river)

Out of Dust (Great Migration -crossing river)
Jennifer Lu

Background imageMara River Collection: Jump Competition

Jump Competition
Hong Chen

Background imageMara River Collection: Great migration (crossing river)

Great migration (crossing river)
Jennifer Lu

Background imageMara River Collection: Survival and chaos of the crossing

Survival and chaos of the crossing
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: The chaotic dash

The chaotic dash
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: Along the Mara

Along the Mara
Muriel Vekemans

Background imageMara River Collection: Kobe Bryant in retirement

Kobe Bryant in retirement
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: Let it go

Let it go
Mohammed Alnaser

Background imageMara River Collection: In to the void #1

In to the void #1
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: River Crossing

River Crossing
Eunice Kim

Background imageMara River Collection: Chaos Theory

Chaos Theory
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: ANARCHY

ANARCHY
Jaco Marx

Background imageMara River Collection: CRASH RUN

CRASH RUN
Jaco Marx

Background imageMara River Collection: 1496577

1496577

Background imageMara River Collection: Standing Ovation

Standing Ovation
Roberto Marini

Background imageMara River Collection: Catch in the sun

Catch in the sun
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: Kingfisher backlight

Kingfisher backlight
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: The queenfisher

The queenfisher
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: The king is back!

The king is back!
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: Crossing Masa river

Crossing Masa river
Annie Poreider

Background imageMara River Collection: The fatal moment

The fatal moment
Marco Redaelli

Background imageMara River Collection: 'Air Gnu'

"Air Gnu"
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: The leap for life

The leap for life
Jeffrey C. Sink




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Witness the incredible spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration as thousands of these magnificent creatures bravely cross the Mara River in Masai Mara, Kenya. The river becomes a battleground as Nile crocodiles lie in wait with their jaws wide open, ready to snatch any unsuspecting prey that dares to venture too close. From above, hot air balloons glide gracefully over the vast expanse of the Masai Mara, offering a breathtaking view of this natural phenomenon. The thundering hooves and dust clouds fill the air as herds of migrating wildebeest make their daring descent down the steep banks of the Mara River. Amidst all this action, a protective hippo and its adorable calf can be seen basking in the sun along the river's edge. This is nature at its most raw and untamed - an awe-inspiring display that showcases both beauty and danger. As day turns into night, witness yet another mesmerizing sight - migratory blue wildebeest braving treacherous waters to reach greener pastures on the other side, and is during moments like these that one truly appreciates Mother Nature's ability to create such wonders. Join us on this journey through time and witness firsthand why crossing rivers has become synonymous with bravery for these remarkable animals during their great migration across East Africa's iconic landscapes.