The secret to safari? Forget the ‘Big Five’ and take the Maasai Mara’s magic one moment at a time
Safari is the Swahili word for ‘journey’, and an adventure that goes far beyond the ‘Big Five’ – as a father and son learn on a magical trip to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve
Safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara – Pól Ó Conghaile’s take on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday
I can see the amber of the cheetahs’ eyes. The wisp of their whiskers. That’s how close we are.
The animals sit in the shade of a bush, buttery-yellow fur blending with the grass. I’m almost afraid to speak to my son Sam beside me, lest I spoil this screensaver of a scene. My mind bounces from wonder to gratitude and, erm… to weird reminders of our new cat back home.
