You Won’t Believe What Happened on our Kenya Safari (Masai Mara)

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2 ай бұрын

Today we're in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, in search of one of Kenya's elusive leopards. We've already been in the Masai Mara for two days and seen some incredible wildlife sightings, but one of my favourites has so far managed to avoid us. For my final 2 days in the Masai Mara, I'm hoping my dream of stumbling across one of the Mara's leopards will come true.
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@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

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@ROYKEN3 2 ай бұрын

The people of Kenya 🇰🇪 are so nice and welcoming, I will never forget how friendly they were ❤️❤️

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Yes, everyone we met was so incredibly welcoming ❤️

@Rasira2023 2 ай бұрын

Why dont you guys leave these animals ALONE-those vehicles are Loud, very polluting and a distraction to the animals. Do something useful with your lives instead of interfering with nature for your own selfish needs and desires.Trophy hunting is your next level of progression I assume just like the others?

@ROYKEN3 2 ай бұрын

@@Rasira2023 what’s ur problem? Those vehicles and Kenyan guards are well known around the world. They protect the animals and the visitors paid them to do the job. In Africa there are no woke ppl 😂

@Rasira2023 2 ай бұрын

@@ROYKEN3 Learn how to read and write-i just wrote what the problem is. What do you gain by running loud noisy vehicles emiting diesel fumes next to animals that want to be just left alone? dont you have better things to do like reading, browsing the web or watching other human events like sports? greed and selfishness will finish you off

@hoverboy 2 ай бұрын

@@Rasira2023Why don't you do find something important in your life instead of being a wanker on the internet.

@stevelumumba1824 2 ай бұрын

Our magical Kenya 🇰🇪 thank you for visiting and welcome again and again I hope Kenya and our people were nice to you

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment! I hope you enjoyed the video 😁 Kenya is such a beautiful country and everyone I met was incredibly friendly and welcoming!

@Walkthrough_5036 2 ай бұрын

Masai maara was amazing. ❤❤ We had an amazing time. Unforgettable safari experience ❤❤❤

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the Masai Mara is heavenly 🫶

@Walkthrough_5036 2 ай бұрын

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@grassrootstalks7448 2 ай бұрын

Kenya is the best country, I ever been to. And I have been to a lot of countries. The Kenya people are special to me. They're very honest, nice, and supportive. Sometimes, it scares me coming from America. I definitely be moving to Kenya, hands down

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Hard agree - the people of Kenya were so friendly and welcoming to me as well

@TheConsciousDreamers 2 ай бұрын

Great Video Ella! Music and sound design were on point

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙌 That means a lot!

@GoTravelOnTheCheap 2 ай бұрын

What? An amazing safari. That would be amazing to see in person. All of those vultures kept trying to take the hyena's kill. But to see the lion in person would be a dream come true.

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Wayne and April for watching! It was indeed a very special experience. You definitely need to go on an African safari! 🙌

@lifehacks1019 2 ай бұрын

This is profound and Nat Geo material right here! ❤

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 🫶

@S.Trades Ай бұрын

That is surely the best breakfast view, ever!

@EllaMcKendrick 26 күн бұрын

Ir really is! 🦓

@S.Trades 26 күн бұрын

No kidding, that's just amazing!@@EllaMcKendrick

@senthil8372 2 ай бұрын

Nice safari! Amazing photography! Incredible vlog! And the beautiful angel, Ella👌 ❤

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm so happy you liked it 😁

@joncothranphotography9375 2 ай бұрын

Simply amazing! Thank you so much for bringing us along!

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed watching!

@ramcmaps890 2 ай бұрын

Another amazing video! Thank you for bringing one of the best safari videos of the Mara! Amazing sighting of the leopard eating its kill! We stayed at the Enkorok Mara Camp for 3 nights in October 2021 on our safari, so, that brought back so many nice memories as well! Keep up the great editing and the excellent narration! Thank you!

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Wow, I'm sure you had an incredible safari as well. The Masai Mara is such a special place! Thanks for watching 😁

@benbarber6956 Ай бұрын

Been in Kenya 🇰🇪😄 best fantastic safari holiday experience ever it's once of a lifetime joy best location for big cats lions 🦁 🐆 leopards and cheetahs in Africa wish I could go again on safari holiday definitely worth doing and going 🇰🇪♥️😀🦁🐆

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

Kenya is a fantastic country to visit! I hope you go on another safari - it's such a magical experience!

@benbarber6956 Ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick saving money 💵💰 to go to Tanzania 🇹🇿 to Serengeti in east Africa to see wilderbeast migration from Kenya 🇰🇪 to Tanzania 🇹🇿 and to see more of my favourites big cats lions 🦁 🐆 leopards and cheetahs in the African savanna plains 😁🤗😄 love ❤️ to do it before I die

@S.Trades Ай бұрын

Leopards are just the best! ❤

@EllaMcKendrick 26 күн бұрын

They one of my absolute favourites!

@S.Trades 26 күн бұрын

Did you realise we also have leopard/panther, puma, lynx, wild in the uk? They are of course incredibly elusive and are rarely seen.?@@EllaMcKendrick

@brucee1106 2 ай бұрын

You have experienced wildlife life more than 3/4 of kenyan population. I love your videos

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Perhaps so. I'd love for more Kenyans to get the opportunity to visit the wild as education is such an important part of conservation

@brucee1106 2 ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick That's my wish to.

@Rasira2023 2 ай бұрын

thats an irrelevant quote and i dont know the purpose of demeaning Kenyans.Besides most kenyans live next to wild animals in their rural homes and dont need to go on these fluffy safaris where they are overcharged by hotels and tour companies

@brucee1106 2 ай бұрын

@@Rasira2023 this isn't about money it's about passion. And that is the mentality kenyan have you must create time to ambrace nature,,, si kila time kazi take your friend and family to feel the nature,Money never gets enough bro it's high time you realise that.

@EuniceTess 2 ай бұрын

Loved this!

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FastGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Another great video! Thank you for sharing

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

So happy you liked it! Thanks for watching 😁

@urbanprojectz Ай бұрын

Nice videos! We are basically about to go to around 12 countries in Africa, which will bring our total up to around 100! Some inspiring stuff in your videos!

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

Wow, that sounds like an amazing trip you have planned! I'm sure you'll have some incredible experiences. Thanks for watching!

@justuskipraisi2555 Ай бұрын

Amazing kenya. It's blessed. I love your content so much Ella

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

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

@biancanyambura7947 Ай бұрын

Youre welcomed again and again ela❤❤from kenya with love

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

Asante sana!!

@dariuskathenge5389 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ela , thats you again with another edition,....like your videos so much

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! 😁

@bonifacemacharia1176 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome..a masterpiece collection..big up to the whole team # shanjoy tours and safaris

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! yes Shanjoy Tours did a fantastic job of organising our safari 😁

@gavran.nana.komedy 2 ай бұрын

So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@aldobetancourt7803 Ай бұрын

This is an incredible video. What camera and lenses do you use to record with that amazing quality?

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

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

@lewissss37374 2 ай бұрын

That leopard sighting was out of this world 😮

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Yep! We couldn’t believe our luck 🤩🐆

@Rasira2023 2 ай бұрын

@dessng3983 Ай бұрын

The leopard sighting is a thing of beauty! Btw are they territorial like Cheetahs and lions?

@EllaMcKendrick Ай бұрын

It really was a magical moment! Yes, leopards have distinct territories (although they do overlap at points) - that makes identifying them easier as the guides know which individuals hold each territory.

@dessng3983 Ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick Aha once a cat always a cat!

@S.Trades 25 күн бұрын

I'm a bit surprised such a vast area is gated/fenced. Its like a giant safari park.

@EllaMcKendrick 24 күн бұрын

It isn’t fenced - it’s completely open so animals can move in and out as they like

@avinandanbhadra1274 2 ай бұрын

2:00 SO BEAUTIFUL❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for leaving a comment! I'm very happy you liked the video 😁

@avivsmith4581 2 ай бұрын

Next location, Zanzibar please !!!! Great Vlog !!!

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

It's definitely on my list! Thanks so much for watching 😁

@edwardjavier3872 10 күн бұрын

Nice video Ella! I’m excited on our June 7 days African Safari experience in Kenya. Can I ask if drone is legal to be flown? Or do you need to pay or get license or something? I saw you have some drone footages. I’m planning to bring my drone too.😊

@EllaMcKendrick 9 күн бұрын

I hope you have an amazing trip! Taking a drone to Kenya is actually very challenging. They have strict rules on 'importing' so I'd recommend not bringing one at all. You can rent one instead eg AA Lodge in Amboseli allows you to rent drones and they come with necessary permits to fly in Amboseli NP. To fly in the Masai Mara you would need permits to fly there. Otherwise you'll have to fly outside of national parks which is actually where these shots were taken.

@getyourdaily10 2 ай бұрын

Welcome to Kenya again. I think Leopards are shy , thats why its difficult to get a sight of them

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they are definitely very shy!

@S.Trades 25 күн бұрын

They are elusive cats which live and hunt by stealth.

@getyourdaily10 25 күн бұрын

@@S.Trades Very Elusive indeed

@kenjah411 2 ай бұрын

The presence of vehicles and humans might have caused the leopard to feel secure enough to want to consume its meal in their company

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

That's so interesting! She certainly wasn't phased by our presence. That's quite sweet

@kariukiize 2 ай бұрын

❤❤️🇰🇪

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@yebeltalhaddis661 2 ай бұрын

Pls come to 🇪🇹

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

It's definitely on my list!

@yudahwa-ta-seti6075 2 ай бұрын

Hyenas are adorable??😂😂😂.you're a funny British gal😂😂.Kenya is magical

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Haha 🤣 perhaps that's an unpopular opinion! Kenya really is an incredible country!

@ayaan_alt 2 ай бұрын

If I’m looking to take some good photos in general, is an iPhone 14 good for a safari?

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

iPhones are fantastic at taking photos and videos! The only problem on safari is that some of the wildlife sightings can be quite far away (like the cheetah family in this video) and only a long zoom lens will be able to do those sightings justice. However, the animals are used to vehicles so it's normal to see quite a few close to the roads. An iPhone would have been more than sufficient to capture photos of this leopard sighting for example. So, long story short, for the close wildlife sightings it will do a great job but may struggle with capturing animals that are far away.

@ayaan_alt 2 ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick Thank you so much!

@jeffgorham8819 2 ай бұрын

Great video! As a piggyback on the earlier question, I have an old Canon digital camera which can go to an 84x digital zoom. I presume that will get me by? Certainly I don't expect a National Geographic level picture, but will it be good enough for amateur grade photos?

@feafel 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ella, did you go to Masai Mara in March 2024? Or was it earlier in the year?

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Hello! I actually went in November 2023.

@ramsk-ip7pm 2 ай бұрын

Could you please share the budget of this trip

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Private safaris in budget accommodation start at just over $300 per person per day. It may be slightly more now as the park fees have gone up in price recently

@places_Poa254 2 ай бұрын

The reason it decided to eat Infront of you is because you and the trucks offered free security. Leopard hide from other preditors when eating and with you guys there it knew it would eat without worries

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

That's really interesting - thank you for sharing! Aww, I'm glad I could provide her with a safe place to eat

@mariosbenetatos6905 Ай бұрын

Hallo.You have an Oxford really acccent;Me,introduce my self I have studied arhaiology and history of arts at Athens some years ago*where I have and some lessons about filming mainly.Well: For Ella//Early at Spring,I feel,I see*/the hours ,go on,fast,at the comming dark*/seven and I never sleep today*/and I say:"Hallo.I see roses at the dark.".//Thunder at the valley's orizon./"Go on,go on,I touch the Sky,go back,go on."//Dreams at night ,two or three o'clock*/dreams are comimg back,late at your room.//

@EllaMcKendrick 26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

@Jordan.Hendarso 2 ай бұрын

COME TO BALI ISLAND OF PARADISE🍃🌾🍀🌿🌴🏝

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

It's on my list!

@bashirjama4283 2 ай бұрын

Do Hyenas, lions, Cheetah and their prey live together ( in the same park )?

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

Yes, they do! It's incredible how much diversity the Mara supports

@bashirjama4283 2 ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick Amazing !

@dcurleyifa 2 ай бұрын

The mad rush by vehicles and the subsequent Cheetah chase which appeared to be spoilt by the motors puts me right off, I think I will go to Botswana instead, much more animal friendly and controlled for the animals

@EllaMcKendrick 2 ай бұрын

There were definitely times where I felt stressed by the sheer number of vehicles piling on a sighting in the Masai Mara. In that respect the Serengeti is much better as it has stricter rules around going off-road and the roads are few and far between which means animals can't get crowded. I've heard a lot of positive things about Botswana too - it's very high on my list.

@dcurleyifa 2 ай бұрын

@@EllaMcKendrick 👍🏻take a look at Pangolin photo safaris they have got it right with boats and great guides