Bones. Lots of bones. Everywhere. That’s the first thing I noticed about the Mara. Sure there are animals, millions of them. Lions, tigers and bears. Zebra, wildebeest, rhinos hippos, crocs, cheetah, Leopards, warthogs and a score of others. (Kidding about the tigers and bears - there are none in Africa). This is my second trip to Africa with Denise. The first was to Namibia in 2017 and focused (haha get it) mainly on landscape photography although there was some wildlife photography at the end. The Masai Mara in Kenya is the reverse. Wildlife photography in a beautiful landscape.

The bones, which litter the landscape, reflect the reality of the place. The animals are born, live, breed and die. And on this trip, you’ll see all of it. The birth of a giraffe calf to lion and cheetah kills.

Obviously, Denise runs a great operation. The guides/drivers are first rate. They are Masai warriors. They navigate what passes for roads like they grew up here. And they did. They have an innate ability to predict where the animals will be and get you there first. They also have a network of other Masai guides who communicate by radio so they’ll get you to where the action is.

But you’re not reading this to hear about the radio communications. You’re reading this because you’re interested in the photography and maybe going to Kenya with Denise and Paul. Most of the 7 clients on this trip are experienced photographers but not all of them. Under the tutelage of Denise and Paul, two of the best wildlife photographers in the world, every one of us got better. They are willing and able to provide whatever level of assistance you ask for.

And the wildlife is plentiful. And with Denise and Paul, you’ll get the best viewing angle, the best light, and your best shots.

It’s a long way to travel - I’m from Philadelphia - but it is so worth it. I’ll be back.

Brad Remick October 2019