Kenya: Chasing animals in the dust of the great animal migration

Kenya is synonymous with the African savannah. Seven days and six nights, from the great migration of animals from Maasai Mara to the herds of elephants in Amboseli, following a great migration of life against the backdrop of acacia trees and Kilimanjaro.

In July and August, the Mara Mara arrives at the peak of the great animal migration. Over a million wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River, crocodiles lurk and dust rises—one of the most spectacular spectacles of life on Earth. Off-road vehicles chase herds, every second is National Geographic.

Amboselli is famous for her herds of elephants appearing alongside Kilimanjaro. On the grasslands beneath snowy peaks, a family of elephants slowly passes by, and the sunset captures them alongside Africa's highest peak—a composition every photographer dreams of.

A hot air balloon trip in the early morning is a romantic version of the grasslands. From above, the herds of beasts are scattered like sesame seeds, and the river winds like a silver ribbon. After landing, enjoy a champagne breakfast on the grasslands—a luxury unique to Africa.

Step into the villages of Marseille and watch the dances of the red-clad warriors and the thatched huts. Their wisdom in coexisting with wild animals is another answer beyond modern civilization. Remember to get permission before taking portraits.

Kenya's wildness places humans back into ordinary places in the food chain. When you meet a lion's gaze in a car, you suddenly realize that our so-called civilization is just a thin shell outside the grasslands.