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Savanna Collection (#8)

The savanna, a breathtaking landscape found in Kenya, is a true testament to the wonders of nature

Background imageSavanna Collection: Young Southeast African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) stretching in the savannah

Young Southeast African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) stretching in the savannah, Kwazulu Natal Province, South Africa, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: White rhinoceros (white rhino) (square-lipped rhinoceros) (Ceratotherium simum)

White rhinoceros (white rhino) (square-lipped rhinoceros) (Ceratotherium simum) covered with red soil, Kwazulu Natal Province, South Africa, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Rothschild giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), three walking in shade

Rothschild giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), three walking in shade and three walking in light, Mara North Conservancy, Kenya. October

Background imageSavanna Collection: Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Background imageSavanna Collection: Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) standing in the golden long grass in a clearing in the woodlands of the savanna at dawn in the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Acacia tree at sunset, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Acacia tree at sunset, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Large herd of Burchells Zebra grazing in tall grass, Serengeti National Park

Large herd of Burchells Zebra grazing in tall grass, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Large African bull elephant, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Large African bull elephant, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Live Oak Alley, Wormsloe Plantation, Savannah, USA

Live Oak Alley, Wormsloe Plantation, Savannah, USA

Background imageSavanna Collection: Musth Tusker on the track, Corbett National Park, India

Musth Tusker on the track, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageSavanna Collection: Male Lion (Panthera leo) sitting in the rain, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Male Lion (Panthera leo) sitting in the rain, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: RF - African lioness (Panthera leo) using Umbrella acacia tree (Acacia tortillis

RF - African lioness (Panthera leo) using Umbrella acacia tree (Acacia tortillis) as a lookout. Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageSavanna Collection: Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) with very long horn, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia

Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) with very long horn, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya. October

Background imageSavanna Collection: Two Lion cubs (Penthera leo) walking in grass, Masai Mara, Kenya, March

Two Lion cubs (Penthera leo) walking in grass, Masai Mara, Kenya, March

Background imageSavanna Collection: Eastern white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), four running in line, on migration

Eastern white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), four running in line, on migration, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Thomsons gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) herd. Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Tanzania

Thomsons gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) herd. Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Tanzania

Background imageSavanna Collection: Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur), group standing together, Little Rann of Kutch

Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur), group standing together, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India

Background imageSavanna Collection: Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano held in high esteem and known locally as The

Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano held in high esteem and known locally as The Mountain of God by the Masai, with people and huts on the savannah below, Rift Valley, Tanzania

Background imageSavanna Collection: Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), male, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India

Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), male, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India

Background imageSavanna Collection: Lion (Panthera leo) in savannah with acacia trees, Masai Mara, Kenya

Lion (Panthera leo) in savannah with acacia trees, Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Lion (Panthera leo) male, in grassland, with wildebeests (Connochaetes sp) Msai Mara

Lion (Panthera leo) male, in grassland, with wildebeests (Connochaetes sp) Msai Mara (Masai Mara) Kenya, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Lioness leading pride {Panthera leo} Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Lioness leading pride {Panthera leo} Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Black rhino portrait {Diceros bicornis} Ngorongoro NR, Tanzania

Black rhino portrait {Diceros bicornis} Ngorongoro NR, Tanzania

Background imageSavanna Collection: Nilgai or Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), silhouette of male at sunset, with

Nilgai or Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), silhouette of male at sunset, with Black drongo bird on its back. Velavadar National Park, Gujarat, India

Background imageSavanna Collection: Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), male, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India

Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), male, Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India

Background imageSavanna Collection: Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), wide angle ground perspective of male drinking

Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra), wide angle ground perspective of male drinking. Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India. Camera trap image

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting with rainbow behind it, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting with rainbow behind it, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. September

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah cub portrait {Acinonyx jubatus} Masai Mara, Kenya

Cheetah cub portrait {Acinonyx jubatus} Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah mother and cubs in line, Masai Mara (Acinonyx jubatus) Kenya - Book ends

Cheetah mother and cubs in line, Masai Mara (Acinonyx jubatus) Kenya - Book ends

Background imageSavanna Collection: Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) herd walking, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) herd walking, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. October

Background imageSavanna Collection: Coalition of male Lions (Panthera leo) in grassland before storm, Masai-Mara game reserve

Coalition of male Lions (Panthera leo) in grassland before storm, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Savanna landscape wirh Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) and acacia trees

Savanna landscape wirh Grants zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) and acacia trees, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa

Background imageSavanna Collection: Buffons kob (Kobus Kob) on track in Pendjari National Park, Benin

Buffons kob (Kobus Kob) on track in Pendjari National Park, Benin

Background imageSavanna Collection: African elephant silhouetted at sunrise in the Masai Mara NR, Kenya

African elephant silhouetted at sunrise in the Masai Mara NR, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), at sunrise, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), at sunrise, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. March

Background imageSavanna Collection: Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) in dry season, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) in dry season, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. March

Background imageSavanna Collection: African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd silhouetted in distance walking through a storm

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd silhouetted in distance walking through a storm, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. September

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting on a termite hill and storm brewing, Masai-Mara Game Reserve

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) resting on a termite hill and storm brewing, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. March

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) female with cubs sitting in long grass during the dry season

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) female with cubs sitting in long grass during the dry season, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. March

Background imageSavanna Collection: Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd walking in a line in the rain at sunset

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd walking in a line in the rain at sunset, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. September

Background imageSavanna Collection: Topi (Damaliscus korrigum / Damaliscus lunatus) territorial male standing on mound

Topi (Damaliscus korrigum / Damaliscus lunatus) territorial male standing on mound looking across savanna. Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) female standing below dark storm clouds, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) female standing below dark storm clouds, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: African Lion (Panthera leo) Samburu NP, Kenya

African Lion (Panthera leo) Samburu NP, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Msai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) feeding on Acacia tree, Serengeti, Tanzania

Msai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) feeding on Acacia tree, Serengeti, Tanzania

Background imageSavanna Collection: Group of lions (Panthera leo) at night, Masai Mara, Kenya

Group of lions (Panthera leo) at night, Masai Mara, Kenya. Photographed using Starlight Camera technology without artificial lighting

Background imageSavanna Collection: The Southern Cross star constellation shining above Ballenites trees in Masai Mara, Kenya

The Southern Cross star constellation shining above Ballenites trees in Masai Mara, Kenya. Starlight image intensifier camera image taken with no artificial light

Background imageSavanna Collection: Tranquil landscape with African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and rays of sunlight at sunrise

Tranquil landscape with African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and rays of sunlight at sunrise, Masai Mara, Kenya

Background imageSavanna Collection: Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) two silhouetted at sunrise

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) two silhouetted at sunrise, Msai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya




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The savanna, a breathtaking landscape found in Kenya, is a true testament to the wonders of nature. With its vast expanse and diverse wildlife, it captivates the hearts of all who set foot on its fertile grounds. In February 1934, renowned American writer Ernest Hemingway embarked on a hunting expedition in this very savanna. As he ventured through Mount Kenya and Lewa Downs, he was greeted by an awe-inspiring sight - a majestic herd of elephants gracefully roaming across the plains. Their sheer size and gentle demeanor left him in absolute wonder. As Hemingway continued his journey, he stumbled upon a mesmerizing scene - a Maasai warrior standing tall beneath the shade of a flat-topped acacia tree with Mount Kenya as his backdrop. This powerful image encapsulated the harmonious coexistence between man and nature that thrives within these lands. Further exploration led Hemingway to witness another spectacle - an entire family of lions basking lazily under the golden African sun. Their regal presence symbolized strength and unity within their pride. Amongst the tall grasses stood an elegant giraffe silhouetted against the setting sun at Etosha National Park in Namibia. Its graceful posture embodied resilience amidst adversity, reminding us that beauty can be found even in challenging times. Nature's speed came alive when Hemingway encountered a male black rhinoceros thunderously running through Nakuru National Park. This magnificent creature showcased both power and vulnerability as it navigated its way through this untamed wilderness. Perched high up on an acacia tree sat an adorable cheetah cub in Masai Mara, Kenya. Its playful antics reminded us of innocence amidst wild surroundings while highlighting the importance of conservation efforts for these endangered species. A symphony unfolded before Hemingway's eyes as he witnessed an African elephant herd gracefully traversing dry plains during harsh droughts. Their resilience and adaptability showcased the true spirit of survival in this unforgiving environment.