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Mara River Collection (#2)

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: 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

Background imageMara River Collection: The Crossing

The Crossing
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageMara River Collection: ANARCHY IN MONOCROME

ANARCHY IN MONOCROME
Jaco Marx

Background imageMara River Collection: Herd of migrating wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing Mara River

Herd of migrating wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing Mara River, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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

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

Background imageMara River Collection: Nile Crocodiles feeding on Zebra foal Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Nile Crocodiles feeding on Zebra foal Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Burchells Zebra crossing Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Burchells Zebra crossing Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Burchells Zebra crossing the Mara river during the migration Masai Mara Kenya July

Burchells Zebra crossing the Mara river during the migration Masai Mara Kenya July

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest, Kenya, Africa

Wildebeest, Kenya, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Acacia Trees At Sunset, Mara River, Msai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Acacia Trees At Sunset, Mara River, Msai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: African White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus feeding on carcass in Mara River Masai

African White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus feeding on carcass in Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Zebra foal caught by Nile Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Zebra foal caught by Nile Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Zebra foal caught by Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Zebra foal caught by Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Nile Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Nile Crocodile Mara River Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Two hippos fight in the Mara RiverThese vast animals

Two hippos fight in the Mara RiverThese vast animals have a very hierarchical society. When fighting, they engage one anothers teeth, after which the contest becomes a trial of weight and strength

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) Crossing Mara River

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippo in Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Hippo in Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hippo in Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) on the Mara River bank, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa

Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) on the Mara River bank, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Eastern white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), on the Mara River bank

Eastern white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), on the Mara River bank, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Grants zebras (Equus burchellii boehmi) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya

Grants zebras (Equus burchellii boehmi) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) leaping into river, side view

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) leaping into river, side view
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mara River

Background imageMara River Collection: African Elephant -Loxodonta africana- at the Mara, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

African Elephant -Loxodonta africana- at the Mara, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippopotamus -Hippopotamus amphibius- adult female with young, Mara River

Hippopotamus -Hippopotamus amphibius- adult female with young, Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippos -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Hippos -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Mara River, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Group of zebras checking for crocodiles in river

Group of zebras checking for crocodiles in river
Group of plains zebras (Equus quagga) and Wildebeests (Connochaetus taurinus) checking for crocodiles in Mara River

Background imageMara River Collection: Female Elephant (Loxodonta africana) and calf on banks of the Mara River in Serengeti National Park

Female Elephant (Loxodonta africana) and calf on banks of the Mara River in Serengeti National Park
Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippopotamus resting on banks of Mara River with smoke from bush brush fire in the background

Hippopotamus resting on banks of Mara River with smoke from bush brush fire in the background, Serengeti National Park
Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Female elephants (Loxodonta africana) with young calves crossing the Mara River in Serengeti

Female elephants (Loxodonta africana) with young calves crossing the Mara River in Serengeti National Park
Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Ruppells Griffon Vulture Gyps rueppellil feeding on Wildebeest carcasses in Mara River

Ruppells Griffon Vulture Gyps rueppellil feeding on Wildebeest carcasses in Mara River, Masai Mara Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Elephants (Loxodonta africana) at Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa

Elephants (Loxodonta africana) at Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMara River Collection: Wildebeest herd, Connochaetes taurinus, Masai Mara, Kenya

Wildebeest herd, Connochaetes taurinus, Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Impala, Aepyceros melampus, Mara River, Kenya

Impala, Aepyceros melampus, Mara River, Kenya

Background imageMara River Collection: Tanzania, No Water No Life Mara River Expedition, Kirumi, Mara River, Masurua Swamp

Tanzania, No Water No Life Mara River Expedition, Kirumi, Mara River, Masurua Swamp, water hyacinth, marsh grass and papyrus

Background imageMara River Collection: Panoramic view of the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Panoramic view of the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippopotamus along Mara River, Hippopotamus amphibius, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Hippopotamus along Mara River, Hippopotamus amphibius, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageMara River Collection: Crossing of the

Crossing of the Mara River by Giraffes and Wildebeest, migrating in the Msai Mara Kenya. (RF)




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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.