Is a Masai Mara Safari Worth the Hype? (Honest Opinion)

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  • čas přidán 9. 03. 2024
  • Today we're journeying from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, the country's flagship wildlife destination and one of the best places in the world to go on safari... or so we're told.
    I want to find out if the Masai Mara is worth the hype.
    Join me as I spend 2 days exploring the Masai Mara, searching for the famous Big Five.
    If you'd like a similar safari experience, you can request a free quote from the same companies we booked with here: safarisbyella.com/quote/ref/2... 👈
    Follow me on Instagram: / ellajanemckendrick
    Business Email 📧 ella@ellamckendrick.com
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    Stock footage from Artlist and Canva

Komentáře • 295

  • @EllaMcKendrick
    @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +23

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    • @Norwegianization
      @Norwegianization Před měsícem

      so you were just going to ignore to tell the viewers about the outbreak of malaria in kenya in this part of the year? Africa is not a fairyland.

    • @nidhikamath4975
      @nidhikamath4975 Před 5 dny

      Q❤❤❤❤

  • @JacksonMutinda-jw5qw
    @JacksonMutinda-jw5qw Před měsícem +25

    Wa kenya mko wapi tusherehekee uzuri wa nchi ytu? Kunaye anayetazama ii? Give me a like pls

  • @jobgabriel
    @jobgabriel Před 2 měsíci +56

    Thank you for sharing my beautiful country it's been a while since I enjoyed a vlog like this deserves more than a like and sub. Karibu Kenya🇰🇪♥️

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +5

      Asante sana! I'm so glad you liked it! 🫶

    • @ayaan_alt
      @ayaan_alt Před 2 měsíci +2

      tanzania >>>>>>>>>>

  • @birkelandmedia
    @birkelandmedia Před 2 měsíci +36

    At the end of this video I was left with an intense desire to go an experience more of Africa myself. Your storytelling is incredible and the stunning visuals to top it off!
    Great job, can't wait to see more!!!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Thank you so much! I'm really happy that you liked it - thanks for watching! 🙌

    • @EduardoalexandrePinheiro
      @EduardoalexandrePinheiro Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@EllaMcKendrick Do you know youtuber Disturbed Reality

  • @felixmakinda7689
    @felixmakinda7689 Před 2 měsíci +31

    I’m a sugarcane farmer in Trans Mara, I was born like 2 hours away from the Masai Mara but I’m yet to go to a Safari 😢😅Am I even a Kenyan! Why do we take for granted the rich beauty we have! Thank you for sharing your experiences. It’s unique when we see it through “external” eyes. I’m sure all Kenyans are proud of this heritage.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +6

      I hope you will go on safari soon! It is very true that it's easy to take for granted the beauty of the places where we live. I live in the UK and have hardly seen any of it - I always think there's nothing to do and it's boring! So I can definitely relate. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. You have a very beautiful country!

    • @felixmakinda7689
      @felixmakinda7689 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@EllaMcKendrick you're welcome. Perhaps the grass is always greener on the other side.. 😂 Shocking I'm more invested in attending a Chelsea match in London, than going to a Safari next door..

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@felixmakinda7689 Yep, the grass is always greener! And we all have different interests too. To me, wildlife is extremely exciting (and we have none in England) whereas football may be of great interest to you

    • @derrickwakhungu9707
      @derrickwakhungu9707 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Am a Kenyan too I see those animals on the road for free, why pay fo a Safari. 😂😂😂

    • @felixmakinda7689
      @felixmakinda7689 Před měsícem

      @@derrickwakhungu9707 😀😀😀

  • @birkelandmedia
    @birkelandmedia Před 2 měsíci +4

    I was so hyped when I saw you posted a video again!! Looking forward to watching the whole thing🙌

  • @oloishoruatravel
    @oloishoruatravel Před 2 měsíci +19

    Was nice to see you shooting this video. I was right there when you were shooting and in the next tent to your right :)😊

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +3

      So glad you enjoyed the video, especially the behind the scenes sections 😁 It's wonderful that you felt a part of the journey! Thank you for being part of the adventure 😁

  • @talesofodyssey
    @talesofodyssey Před měsícem +4

    Ella your cinematography is so beautiful! Your set up definitely paid off! I still think this was a very very succesful trip with regards to sightings, and I love how you brought the community element into this and touched on human wildlife conflict! Another beautiful video!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thanks so much Rachelle! I was actually inspired by your videos to make sure I speak to the community about their experience with wildlife. It's something I would love to do more often as conservation is so important and a topic close to my heart. But it does take a lot more planning and my planning skills are awful!

  • @KyleG0211
    @KyleG0211 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Welcome back! Thank you, I love your videos, always a pleasure to watch. What an amazing adventure! :)

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you very much! I'm so excited to be back creating videos and I cannot wait to share the rest of my adventures with you. The wait won't be as long, I promise! 😁

  • @ngwenoh.e9725
    @ngwenoh.e9725 Před měsícem +5

    Good storytelling Sister, and thank you for visiting the pride of Africa!

  • @tooru_oikawa_
    @tooru_oikawa_ Před 13 dny +2

    This video was so enjoyable. It deserves more recognition.

  • @ramcmaps890
    @ramcmaps890 Před měsícem +3

    Wow! Amazing video! Great editing to keep the main thing the main thing - the safari experience, and cutting out the minor details. So lucky for you to see the black rhino! The cheetah mother with the four cubs was definitely a cute sighting! Your video just transported us to the Mara and have a nearly first hand experience of the safari! Keep up your great work! Thanks for showing us the Mara at its best!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really happy you liked the video. I know what you mean - too many videos on CZcams seem to focus on the lodges and give minimal screen time to the wildlife.

  • @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe
    @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe Před 2 měsíci

    See u after long time Ella ❤I love your videos always Best of luck & explore more

  • @FastGuy1
    @FastGuy1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for showing us this beautiful safari! Great video :)

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @edwardmiller6353
    @edwardmiller6353 Před 24 dny +1

    Wow, what an amazing video! Super well done! Thank you!!

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 Před měsícem

    Awesome! I so want to do that one day. The Rino is my favorite animal for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much for watching! It felt very special to see a black rhino in the Masai Mara 😊

  • @deannapinilla1836
    @deannapinilla1836 Před 2 hodinami

    Such a lovely video! I was wondering about your camera setup? I hope to capture good pictures when I go 😁

  • @cryptolikeaboss
    @cryptolikeaboss Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome video.. ❤❤❤❤ lovely story telling...

  • @K-mk6pc
    @K-mk6pc Před měsícem +1

    Great coverage !!!!!

  • @lifehacks1019
    @lifehacks1019 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Spectacular safari, superb sightings and eloquent narration! 👍

  • @dariuskathenge5389
    @dariuskathenge5389 Před 2 měsíci +2

    karibu tena Ela, nice video nice commentary

  • @S.Trades
    @S.Trades Před 24 dny +1

    Amazing. Love it!

  • @esipil
    @esipil Před 2 měsíci

    Just subscribed. You are the best ❤

  • @adwaitm8990
    @adwaitm8990 Před 6 dny

    Great video, nice work! One question- are drones allowed in the reserve? Noting you had quite a few drone shots in the video?

  • @domino1552
    @domino1552 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Yes it's worth it...I love how you narrate..I think you make a great writer

  • @georgenganga5107
    @georgenganga5107 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Masai Mara is captivating, like a little paradise

  • @stevelumumba1824
    @stevelumumba1824 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Kenya is indeed margical and for me your decumentary of it was explicitly amzing you did justice to this film dear i wonder why it has not hit a million views this is my best documentary of all time

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like it 😁

  • @thenyamaina6817
    @thenyamaina6817 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Big up to meektrails. Great edition by Ella

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      They're a fantastic company - would definitely recommend! 😁

  • @iam_danny
    @iam_danny Před měsícem +1

    I love the quality of your videos. Karibu Kenya

  • @FrancisBrownBaraza
    @FrancisBrownBaraza Před měsícem +2

    Amazing vlog ❤❤❤

  • @nicolesulee
    @nicolesulee Před měsícem +1

    Hi Ella, we just came back rom Maasai Mara and I want to thank you for this video, the park is so beautiful and magical and I'm so glad I can revisit again through your video. We also saw the same mama cheetah hunting with her 4 cubs - they are adolescent now! We did not see a kill despite her efforts, I couldn't stop thinking about how hard it is for this mama with 4 cubs depended on her! And shortly after we left them, we saw two cheetah brothers belly full napping under the tree :)

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 24 dny

      Hi Nicole! It's so lovely to hear about your experience in the Masai Mara and I love that you also saw Nashipae and her 4 adorable cubbies! I can't believe how big they are now. Yes, she must have to hunt very frequently to feed so many bellies. I wonder if the 2 males you saw were the Mbili Bora boys - the last survivors of the famous Tano Bora coalition of 5 cheetahs who once dominated the Mara. I sadly didn't get so see them this time but it's awesome that you did!

  • @memssdavy367
    @memssdavy367 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Welcome back ,to our land Maasai Mara🙏🏾the best documentary

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Asante sana! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching 😁

    • @memssdavy367
      @memssdavy367 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EllaMcKendrick 🙏🏾🥰

  • @senthil8372
    @senthil8372 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow interesting stuff!.
    It will be more interesting if you release videos at frequent intervals, Ella 👍🤩.
    But the content is amazing & worthwhile too!. Keep rocking, Ella👍.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I have a new video going live this coming Sunday! 😁 My goal is to be more regular this year. Every 2 weeks is the goal but sometimes it may be more like a video every 3 weeks. It's still a lot better than every few months like it has been!

    • @senthil8372
      @senthil8372 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@EllaMcKendrick
      No, I can't wait two weeks for ur videos. Ha ha 😂.
      Please do release once in a week atleast. 🤩

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@senthil8372 Haha, I wish I could edit fast enough for one per week. Alas, even working 7 days per week, 1 video ever 2 weeks is a stretch 😅 I love how much you enjoy my videos 🫶 And I can't wait to share my new one with you this Sunday!

  • @SMedia123
    @SMedia123 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Loved this video, definitely worth the wait! What's the best time of year to see the baby animals you spotted?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! I visited in November - it's a good time to visit as the short rains encourage new life and the herbivores start to give birth. Predators however can have their young at any time of year

  • @OloikaafricaAdventures
    @OloikaafricaAdventures Před měsícem +2

    What an incredible story that is about wildlife. I Am maasai safari guide and so happy for the kind of work you have done showcasing our beautiful Mara wildlife to world. Thank you again for chosing to come to maasai mara and Maasailand .
    Ashe! Ashe! Oleng

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Wow, being a safari guide must be a very exciting job as you'll see so much wildlife

    • @OloikaafricaAdventures
      @OloikaafricaAdventures Před měsícem

      @@EllaMcKendrick Yeah my best passion

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red Před měsícem

    Wonderful!

  • @madhavilata919
    @madhavilata919 Před měsícem +1

    Just amazing ❤

  • @Animalsandwildlife.7527
    @Animalsandwildlife.7527 Před měsícem +1

    Great and amazing content.

  • @nikoreich1577
    @nikoreich1577 Před měsícem +1

    Buiteful Video from the Garden Eden !!
    Regards from Germany Niko

  • @omar_f7031
    @omar_f7031 Před měsícem +1

    I could listen to your voice, 'British accent' whole day. I love your cinematic vid.😊 Karibu kenya

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Haha, thank you! I'm so glad you liked it. Asante sana!

  • @hoopsmccann9228
    @hoopsmccann9228 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the great video. I feel for the Lions though, the flies are insane!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      I feel for them too! I would have gone insane with all those flies round my eyes!

  • @Theother1089
    @Theother1089 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I've learned to fly from Nairobi to your safari park, much less stressful.

  • @jimcottee9187
    @jimcottee9187 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was there 4 months ago & also have great pics of the cheetah & her 4 cubs.
    A rare sight theses days, keeping that many cubs alive.
    Asante to the local Rangers who respectfully guard her family.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +2

      That's fantastic that you also met Nashipae and her cubs! I follow some accounts on Instagram that post about all sightings of her and have been so happy to see that all the cubs are still alive and well. You're so right that we have the rangers to thank for keeping them safe. I heard the family was broken-up by some hyenas the other day but vehicles were able to scare the hyenas away so that they could reunite.

  • @mansnotndutch9249
    @mansnotndutch9249 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Amazing 😍

  • @user-on3bk8lj3w
    @user-on3bk8lj3w Před 2 měsíci +1

    Youre most welcome to Kenya again

  • @alisonandguywildlifephotograph
    @alisonandguywildlifephotograph Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video and footage… what video head and clamp did you use…and did you find it much better than handheld… it sure looks it 👏👏👏

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Details of my clamp set-up and links to the exact products I have can be found here (there's 4 parts to it): ellamckendrick.com/my-gear/
      Yes, it's definitely much smoother than hand-held or beanbags! This was my first time using this set-up but I was so happy with the results that I will definitely continue to use it moving forward.

    • @alisonandguywildlifephotograph
      @alisonandguywildlifephotograph Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@EllaMcKendrickthank you for your reply…we’ve been to Africa about 5 times … but not since 2007 We went to Costa Rica in feb 2023 and got back into photography and in November we went again to vic falls .. Botswana.. and sabi sands … and tried to get into video… we didn’t do enough video… but took 15000 photos… the little video we took .. most of it handheld was too shaky.. but we got some decent footage which we made our firstUtube video… we’re going to Tanzania in September!!😀…so thank you for the link to your gear … we want stable video on the jeep’s… keep up your good work you’ve inspired us thank you🇬🇧👍

  • @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft
    @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft Před měsícem +1

    Wauuh amazing videos, Kenya the world wonder of the World

  • @ottaman23
    @ottaman23 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Your voice is excellent 😮

  • @vibarmane1988
    @vibarmane1988 Před 19 dny

    Hey Ella, I hope you're doing well. I was watching the video and noticed some really cool aerial shots. I couldn't help but wonder, are drones allowed in the reserve?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 11 dny

      Hey, thanks for watching! It's very expensive to purchase a permit to fly in the reserve. In fact bringing a drone into Kenya is a very expensive process as they are strict about 'importing' them. There are places where you can hire a drone in Kenya instead. These shots were actually filmed in a different part of Kenya and not within the reserve.

  • @user-gq8wo1ys4j
    @user-gq8wo1ys4j Před 3 dny

    beautiful five love❤❤

  • @reevavideoart-studio65
    @reevavideoart-studio65 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice one 😊😊😊

  • @cliffordshole7299
    @cliffordshole7299 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great masai Mara welcome

  • @emperorporus1
    @emperorporus1 Před 4 dny +1

    Dear Ella , beautiful video , next time try placing your camera at a lower angle on the window sill . It makes the animals more dynamic at their eye level , just a humble opinion

  • @Terrygycery
    @Terrygycery Před 2 měsíci +2

    Magical Kenya 🇰🇪 What an amazing video showcasing the wild life in our beautiful country 🇰🇪! You've compiled it so well, giving us a glimpse of wildlife from our national park through your lens. The entertainment from the cultural countrymen was superb. Welcome back again!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching. Kenya is absolutely amazing ❤️

  • @TarekTravels
    @TarekTravels Před měsícem +1

    That was amazing!!
    I wanted to ask you, were you allows to bring and fly your drone over the Masai Mara?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Kenya has quite strict drone regulations. You'd have to pay a hefty fee for a license to fly here. These drone shots were not actually filmed in the Masai Mara

  • @dawnlee866
    @dawnlee866 Před měsícem +1

    Great information & video. Can’t wait to visit in 2026 or 2027😍❤️🙏🏾

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! I hope you have a fantastic trip 🙌

  • @cleophasorwa-onyango7680
    @cleophasorwa-onyango7680 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Karibu sana Kenya 🇰🇪 again and again...as always; hakuna matata. We love you💝💝

  • @timmusumba5846
    @timmusumba5846 Před měsícem +1

    Your presentation of Masai Mara National Reserve reminds me of "Big Cat Diary" by "Jonathan Scott" and "Simon King" with "Saba-Douglas Hamilton joining the duo years later!
    You were fortunate enough to come across or witness the "Black Rock Boys Coalition" in the reserve.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +1

      Your comment has made my day! I grew up watching Big Cat Diary - it was my absolute favourite TV show and it inspired a love of Africa in me and made me long to go and shoot my own films in Kenya one day. Thank you very much! Yes, it felt very special to see the Black Rock Boys. I could only see Oloimina and Lorkulop but I'm sure the others were nearby somewhere. It's very sad that the coalition has been reduced to 3 members now.

    • @timmusumba5846
      @timmusumba5846 Před měsícem

      @@EllaMcKendrick Your very much welcome. And it is good to know that you were also a fan of "Big Cat Diary" just like me. It is very unfortunate that "Olobor" died some months ago and that he was likely killed by humans. He was the very aggressive male together with Oloshipa! Now it is Oloshipa left with Lorkolup and Olomina!

  • @joliettraveler
    @joliettraveler Před 2 měsíci +2

    We saw the wildebeast migration, and it was worth it. The Serengeti and the Ngorogoro crater was fantastic.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That's amazing that you saw the migration in the Masai Mara! It's a truly once in a lifetime experience. Which was your favourite out of the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro?

  • @vickiehorowitz1934
    @vickiehorowitz1934 Před 25 dny +1

    We were at Masi mara last year abd saw the sane cheetah. We visits 5 parks and masai mara was def the most amazing. The only down side is that there are esoooo many oither jeeps. I hope you did the balloon ride. A highlight.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 24 dny

      Thanks for sharing your experience! I love that you saw the same wonderful cheetah! The Masai Mara is certainly one of the busier parks to visit. I did have a balloon ride booked but it was cancelled due to bad weather sadly.

  • @nabarunguha
    @nabarunguha Před měsícem +1

    Lovely video❤.Going to Kenya in May.Just out of interest….what camera a lens were you using?Thanks

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much for watching! You can view a list of all my gear here: ellamckendrick.com/my-gear/

  • @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp
    @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! Can i ask what mount did you use to attach your fluidhead onto the jeep rail?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Yes - you can see all parts of my set-up here: ellamckendrick.com/my-gear/

    • @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp
      @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp Před 2 měsíci

      @@EllaMcKendrick thank you 😊

  • @user-jx4ip1oh5l
    @user-jx4ip1oh5l Před měsícem

    Wow this is the first time masai mara documentary definetly wholesome...

  • @danieluzowuru3998
    @danieluzowuru3998 Před 2 měsíci +1

    After watching this vlog, I'm officially your biggest fan! Like you, I've watched a lot of documentaries about the animals especially the lions. You're living my dream of seeing lions in person😅, especially the ones i read about like the Notch family.
    Any idea how much the big male with the buffalo kill weighs?
    Lovely video, another favourite part of mine was when you responded 'Asante sana' to their greeting, reminded me of rafiki from the lion king😅.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I'm so happy you enjoyed watching. Yep, lions are fascinating! I am keen to head to Sabi Sands / Kruger in South Africa mainly because of the famous Mapogo lions. Oooh I'm not sure of his exact weight but it was certainly a lot more after this meal 😅 I hope that you can live your dream as well!
      Haha, when I first heard people saying 'hakuna matata' in Tanzania (first country in East Africa that I visited), I was so confused until I realised that the Lion King contains a lot of Swahili and they weren't just referencing the film! I was also surprised to learn that 'Simba' means lion. I thought everyone in Tanzania just really loved the Lion King at first 🤣

    • @danieluzowuru3998
      @danieluzowuru3998 Před 2 měsíci

      @@EllaMcKendrick You're welcome🤗. I look forward to your vlog from the Sabi sands / Kruger, I know the main mapogo lions are all gone but I would love to see the new rulers of the Mapogo.
      It would definitely be a lot more, I hear the lions there are impressive!😅
      Thank you so much, I really hope I get to live out my dream😇.
      It makes a lot of sense now😅, most of the names and phrases from the lion king are Swahili, I was so excited when you said 'asante sana', I almost forgot the phrase isn't fictional 😅.
      I look forward to more vlogs from you😁.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      @@danieluzowuru3998 Yes, just knowing that the lions there may in some way be related to the Mapogos or the Majingilanes is very exciting. Thanks again and I hope you enjoy all the videos that are to come! 😁

  • @tukozabehtv3980
    @tukozabehtv3980 Před měsícem +1

    Mara remains a must visit destination for anyone

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 24 dny

      Definitely agree that it's one of the best places to see wildlife!

  • @paulinenaqvi7665
    @paulinenaqvi7665 Před měsícem +1

    Yes well worth it, I went from Tanzania.

  • @kevinng5334
    @kevinng5334 Před 2 měsíci

    Stumbled upon this video and watched it without pausing! Curious to know what white balance do you shoot your videos in?

  • @danogeto78
    @danogeto78 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Tsavo East is amazing too

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      I would love to visit! Kenya has so many incredible places to see

  • @evadebra9279
    @evadebra9279 Před měsícem +1

    hope you enjoyed maasai mara national reserve,thnxs,for visiting our country Kenya,next place you should visit In Kenya,is Nairobi national park,I bet you ,you will fall in love with our country

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much! Yes, Nairobi National Park is definitely on my list of places to visit. There's just so much to see in Kenya!

  • @magicsaint
    @magicsaint Před 2 měsíci +1

    Mara, Serengeti, and my favourite of all Ngorongoro. All these placed are heavens on earth.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes, all three are really magical 🫶 Ngorongoro Crater is very unique indeed!

  • @Structon
    @Structon Před 2 měsíci +4

    I saw Mufasa

  • @avtarvirdi7988
    @avtarvirdi7988 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I have been to Mara many times and enjoyed your watching your videos. What camera are you using🦓🦓

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      So glad you enjoyed the video! My camera is the Panasonic GH6

  • @lorimoore7416
    @lorimoore7416 Před 16 dny +1

    Hi Ella
    My husband and I are travelling to nthe Serengeti in Tanzania, and then onto the Masa Mara in August for the migration. What type of mount were you using for your camera? I could see the body mounted to a bar on the truck in several of the video shots. Will that fit on most Safari trucks?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 11 dny

      How exciting! You can view a list of all my gear including the mounts (there are a few parts to them) here: ellamckendrick.com/my-gear/
      The mounts fit on most safari trucks, yes. I've put them on around 6 different vehicles at this point.

  • @meeowgforever
    @meeowgforever Před měsícem

    Beautiful Mara

  • @hzhang454
    @hzhang454 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing. I am going in August of this year. I am wondering if we should bring a drone.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      I wouldn't recommend bringing a drone into Kenya due to the strict restrictions. There are a couple of places where you can rent one over there which is a better option. AA lodge in Amboseli for example allows you to rent a drone and comes with the necessary permits to film in Amboseli national park

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 Před měsícem

    9:30-10:25 SO MAJESTIC 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @onelife7850
    @onelife7850 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Been to the Mara so many times. My only concern for the animals, especially the cats, is that the flooding of safari vehicles sometimes interferes with the hunting process by these animals. Humans simply scare the animals away. Maasai Mara is more like a zoo these days. But your video is super mesmerizing!

    • @successsocial3986
      @successsocial3986 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Do the conservancies surrounding the reserve there is more order

    • @onelife7850
      @onelife7850 Před 2 měsíci

      @@successsocial3986 I have been going to the Mara for over 20 years now. With regards to order, things have gotten worse with time. While there are orders protecting the wellbeing of the animals, sometimes corruption gets in the way. The wild life police will let drivers drive in places they shouldn’t and thus interfering with the normal routines of the animals.

    • @omahabred9466
      @omahabred9466 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Visiting the Mara was breathtaking as a foreigner but I would advise the great Tsavo, along with its surrounding it forms an area larger than Switzerland. The question with crowding is stressfull but a lot better than animals being slaughtered immediately they leave the park. I remember visiting Yellowstone and immediately coming across a bear carcass and dozens of moose antlers, humans are nasty everywhere.

    • @felixmakinda7689
      @felixmakinda7689 Před 2 měsíci

      @@omahabred9466Tsavo is underrated I believe.

  • @jakecook716
    @jakecook716 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The Mara is worth the hype, but it's often a less intimate experience with nature purely because of the abundance of vehicles. I think not enough first time safari goers research and consider what they specifically want to see, and just go for the most famous. But Africa has so many amazing destinations for safari, I would suggest considering places like Botswana. You will get just as much variety if not more, with less vehicle battles for viewing. The Mara I would suggest for those wanting specific things like the migration season, and the open landscape for photography

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      It's true that there can be a fair bit of traffic in the Mara. I also went in November which is outside of peak season, so I can imagine it's even busier between June and September. However park fees have increased quite substantially for this year so I expect this will limit the number of people in the Mara at one time quite a bit. Botswana is next on my list of places to visit 😉

  • @ActionLabInFocus
    @ActionLabInFocus Před 2 měsíci +1

    😂😂ati you found your sleeping spirit animal. Nice
    KE subscriber here

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Haha 🤣 thank you very much for your support!

  • @ragnarandersson2866
    @ragnarandersson2866 Před měsícem +1

    Good one😊

  • @peshframjee269
    @peshframjee269 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks Ella - what a lovely video. I have been on many many African safaris and keep returning to Kenya. I am often asked about carbon and long haul flights - This is something that I have thought about long and hard. Protecting wild places and wildlife is really important for me and I have seen that responsible tourism is a real conservation tool. I know too well that there are many protected areas that would be lost if it was not for the tourist revenues that they generate and when considering the trade offs and I have made my choices.
    It is of course important to think about ways to reduce carbon emissions, but I think that not enough focus is given to carbon sequestration. Forests and grasslands and savannahs retain significant amounts of carbon in vegetation and soil. They are also vitally important for preserving biodiversity and to the carbon, water and energy cycles. They are being lost at an alarming rate and the destruction of these habitats leads to often irreversible biodiversity loss and the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. On the other hand the preservation of these habitats absorbs greenhouse gases and provides many other gains.
    The Maasai Mara National Reserve is great but I love the Mara Conservancies that you mentioned in passing even more. The reasons why are well explained in a great blog - web search for 'Conservancies: A win-win-win for wildlife, communities, and you, the safari-goer'
    Looking forward to you next video!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      I have had people attempt to lecture me about flying long haul before. If tourists didn't visit these places then they would end up being developed into farmland or settlements. It's tourism that keeps the national parks and reserves going. If everyone stopped visiting, then unfortunately there'd be no incentive to keep them wild as they'd no longer be bringing in an income for the country. Therefore I believe travelling in a conscious way that focuses on being as sustainable as possible can be beneficial for our planet. I am very keen to visit the conservancies to see how they compare. The lower density of vehicles is something that makes them seem very appealing! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your thoughts.

  • @mouricewekesamunoko2839
    @mouricewekesamunoko2839 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You've learned Kiswahili, enjoy the magical Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @samuelmathenge4596
    @samuelmathenge4596 Před měsícem

    Thanks

  • @arghunsmn1242
    @arghunsmn1242 Před měsícem +1

    May I ask which clamp you were using in the vehicle to film with your camera?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +1

      Yes! There are a couple of parts to the clap. I have listed all parts of it here as well as links to where to buy them: ellamckendrick.com/my-gear/

  • @senthil8372
    @senthil8372 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It has been a long time to your video. How are you Ella?. Hope you're doing well.
    Let me share my comments after watching your vlog. It seems interesting!👍

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      Too long! I am good thanks and I cannot wait to share all of the things I've been up to. The next video should be ready in a couple of weeks so you won't have to wait as long. I hope you are doing good too! As always, it's great to hear from you 🫶

  • @shimronnetia
    @shimronnetia Před měsícem +1

    thank you for showcasing our country Kenya as a tour destruction. your production is as professional as National Geographic

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +1

      Wow, thank you very much for your kind words! Kenya is such a wonderful country

    • @shimronnetia
      @shimronnetia Před měsícem

      @@EllaMcKendrick Welcome

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 Před měsícem

      Destruction?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem +1

      @@bellaolum9768 I guessed they meant ‘destination’ but predictive text made a mistake

  • @iqueque
    @iqueque Před 2 měsíci

    The density of ‘safari’ vehicles is amazing. I prefer less crowded, better managed areas such as South Lunagwa in Zambia, Mana Pools and Gonarezhou in Zimbabwe, Okavango in Botswana and Etshoha in Namibia

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci

      It's true that there can be quite a bit of traffic in the Masai Mara! The entry fees have gone up quite substantially in price this year so I'll be curious to see what impact this will have on tourist numbers in the reserve

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 Před měsícem

    14:10 SO BEAUTIFUL 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 Před měsícem

    13:44 KING MAKING AN APPEARANCE 👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🙂👍🙂🙂🐯🐯🐯🙂👍🙂🙂🐯🐯🐯🐯🙂🙂🙂

  • @freedomm
    @freedomm Před 2 měsíci +2

    The eternal question, which is better? The Masai Mara or the Serengeti? The Serengeti is bigger and has better name recognition but the high density of big cats and other wildlife in the Mara is hard to beat.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +2

      They may be part of the same ecosystem but in many ways they are so different! They each have their own pros. I love the landscape of the Serengeti more but I've had some of my best ever wildlife sightings in the Masai Mara. Both are fantastic and are well worth visiting!

    • @erickoome7049
      @erickoome7049 Před 3 dny

      ​@@EllaMcKendrickI have worked in massai mara park restaurants for one year. Many tourists recognized me.🤩🤩🤩

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 Před měsícem

    10:52-12:05 HERE COMES QWEEN AND KING MAKING AN APPEARANCE. THE REAL SHOW STOPPER🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯🐯

  • @hzhang454
    @hzhang454 Před měsícem

    Are you allowed to use drone in the field?

  • @gavran.nana.komedy
    @gavran.nana.komedy Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤so beautiful

  • @ywc024
    @ywc024 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Spoiler alert
    Maasai Mara is definetely worth it. 100% . Its an adventure of a lifetime. Visit if you can. The moments will live forever

  • @googleuser7276
    @googleuser7276 Před měsícem

    Hello, I see lot of drone shots. Is it allowed to bring small size drones ? I have mini3 249 grams.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 24 dny +1

      Kenya is very strict on drones and you cannot import them into the country which is annoying. You can therefore either rent one in Kenya or jump through massive hoops getting permits to 'import' your drone

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great adventures! Those flies look pretty nasty.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I don't know how the lions don't get more agitated by them! I think the recent rains meant that there were a lot more flies than usual. Thanks for watching!

    • @robertjames-life4768
      @robertjames-life4768 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@EllaMcKendrick how were the flies on you and your fellow travelers?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před 2 měsíci +1

      The flies weren't too bad with us - especially here in the Mara. Some places were definitely worse than others though. After the Mara ,we crossed into the Serengeti and I got followed by tsetse flies every time I walked to my tent. In Amboseli there was always one annoying regular fly that followed me to and from my tent which was a bit annoying. Everywhere else it was fine :)

  • @Mainneli
    @Mainneli Před měsícem

    5:31 maybe just maybe those landcruisers spooked those gazelles

  • @dahabizizy
    @dahabizizy Před měsícem +1

    How luck u living in my dream. All my depression will go if i smell that heavenly air in africa savanah and stare to the wild animals
    I cant wait to visit kenya and tanzania

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  Před měsícem

      You'll love it! They are both fantastic countries and some of the best in the world to spot wildlife

  • @Rizman127
    @Rizman127 Před měsícem

    Original name of the Country is Zion, it has named after its mountain name Zion
    And then the colonisers changed the country name to Kenya and the mountain to Mount Kenya

  • @reevavideoart-studio65
    @reevavideoart-studio65 Před 2 měsíci

    How did you use a drone over there … what kind of permission you need for that ????????
    That’s pretty nice 👍🏾