Re: Goveners Camp Masai Mara

**Laikipia** Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:44 am

Ronnie

- that was such a brilliant find. What a great update with lovely footage and just brilliant to see the Marsh Pride in all their glory.

I loved the bit with Sienna and the cam Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 5 71418

Thanks so much, that made my day.

Lai

**Doogs** Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:47 pm

Absolutely Brilliant Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 5 768480

Thanks for posting that Ronnie, what a wonderful update from the Governors about the Marsh Pride and the Migration.

Loved how Charm's Daughter tried to hide her kill from Morani Laughing

Good to see one of the zebra

escaping the jaws of the Croc cheers

The cubs were just adorable and I Agree

Lai the bit with Sienna and the cam was Laughing

I really do hope they do another one next month Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 5 71418

**whitestarling** Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:55 am

Ronnie your a Like a Star @ heaven

That was brilliant to watch. Loved the way Charms daughter put Morani off her kill. Sienna carrying the cam was Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 5 40683

. It's good to see the Pride settleing down now, and the new blood lines coming through, it will be good for the future of the Marsh Pride in the long run. Thanks again Ronnie brilliant find
WS

**Doogs** Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:12 pm

Governors Camp Collection - some photos and updates about the Migration & Marsh Pride via Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Governors-Camp-Collection/127029937309236?sk=photos#!/media/set/?set=a.491862644159295.119263.127029937309236&type=3

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Governors-Camp-Collection/127029937309236?sk=photos#!/media/set/?set=a.491840774161482.119255.127029937309236&type=3

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Governors-Camp-Collection/127029937309236?sk=photos#!/media/set/?set=a.491395107539382.119136.127029937309236&type=3

**Laikipia** Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:41 am

Thanks Doogs. Some great photos - Governors are great with their photo collections.

Lai

**whitestarling** Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:39 am

Thanks Doogs for the links. It's really good to hear that there are quite a few Cheetah sightings after all the bad news. Great to see Siena, and the Cubs, and that she is still suckling. That must have been a sight to see the Hippo lift the Wildebeast out of the water
WS

**Doogs** Wed Sep 05, 2012 1:34 pm

From FB 05/09/2012 - Governors Camp Collection:

An elephant family get playful on the riverbank opposite Governors Private Camp. As one youngster tries to climb back up the bank an elder in the family tries to playfully get in his way and obstruct him, annoying the young elephant much to the elder's amusement. A great sighting from Governors' Private Camp

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.492296047449288.119367.127029937309236&type=1

Wildebeest cross the Mara River - a good crossing yesterday at 4.30pm at the Mortuary crossing point. To begin with, in the morning these wildebeest crossed half way and then went back so it was a final rush later in the afternoon.

Photos courtesy of Emma Smith: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Governors-Camp-Collection/127029937309236#!/media/set/?set=a.492310270781199.119374.127029937309236&type=1

Anne-Marie1981 Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:47 pm

It's so wonderful seeing all these clips and photos. I can't believe that this time last year were there.

**Doogs** Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:31 pm

Governors Camp Collection via FB (06/09/2012)

Malaika teaches her cub to hunt

The photos are courtesy of Paul Harvey, Paul wrote to us saying: We were there and witnessed Malaika stalking and catching the Thomson Gazelle fawn, she was teaching the cub and stood off whilst it made the kill. Our second trip to Kenya bu...t first time at the Mara, many thanks to all the staff at Governors and a special thanks to John our driver/guide who worked hard to give us the experience of a lifetime. Many thanks to Paul for sharing these with us.

Photos:- https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.492774000734826.119488.127029937309236&type=3

**whitestarling** Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:38 pm

It's great that Malaika's Cub is learning so early, still along way to go before he's independant, but it's a good start. Just goes to show what a good Mum Malaika is. One of the people who commented says she has seen Pauls Video, it would be great to see that, but I could'nt find any link.
Thanks for the update Doogs
WS

**Doogs** Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:30 pm

Latest Update & Pictures via FB (10/09/2012)

Photos of the Wildebeest crossing yesterday although many crossed at two crossing points. The BBC were there filming with a camera copter.

The four Musketeers are not far from the Woodlands at the Marsh and have
been seen with the Siena and the six cubs, as can be depicted in the photo
Morani accepts these cubs and this behavior is known as altruistic behavior.

Many Topi now with calves and also Warthog Piglets are still being born,
Lion have stated to realize these piglets are available so the four piglets
that were being seen at the causeway are down to one. There is a picture of
a pair of Saddle billed storks and the one with the yellow eye is the
female.

Giraffe can be seen feeding off Balanites with many trees on the open plains
and to include the Gardenia are kept pruned by Giraffe.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.494658860546340.119938.127029937309236&type=1

**Doogs** Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:32 pm

Another update from today (10/09/2012)

"In the last few days we have had a reasonable amount of rain a total of 45 mm and this has brought on a green flush particularly noticeable on the shirt grass plains in the Masai conservation areas, the Wildebeest like this short green grass and so do Zebra and Thomson Gazelles and the likes, it is similar to is at Bakery!!

Wildebeest are spread out across the Maasai conservation areas ,Rhino Ridge and Topi plains.

On a walk yesterday we saw an estimated 3,000 wildebeest build up on the Olare Orok River and cross in our direction we sat quietly and waited as they ran all around us while crouched behind a fallen tree, it was a great 30 minutes. There has been much activity of Hyena killing and preying on Wildebeest and it is not unusual for a single Hyena to run down and kill a full grown Wildebeest - Patrick Reynolds Manager Il Moran Camp, Walking Safaris Guide.

**Doogs** Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:23 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 11/09/2012

These beautiful photos were taken by Roberto Fedrizzi on his safari with us in August, many thanks to Roberto for sharing these with us.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=495092043836355&set=a.495092027169690.120016.127029937309236&type=1&theater

**whitestarling** Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:33 am

Thanks for the link to the photos Doogs, and also to Roberto for sharing them. Really great shots, love the Cheetahs, and at first I though the two Giraffes were Males having a tussel, but the one on the right looks much smaller, so either female or young male ?. That lion looks flat out Sleep

Not sure I'd have been brave enough to crouch down behind a tree while all those Widies ran around me, I'd have been way in front of them Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 5 40683

WS

**Doogs** Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:55 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 12/09/2012

These lovely photos were sent to us by Katie Krivan who came on safari with us recently. Katie wrote to us saying "I had such a wonderful holiday in Masai Mara. Governors Camp was absolutely wonderful. I am still raving about it weeks later and will recommend it to everybody I know that wants to go to Kenya". Thank you to Katie for your lovely comments and recommendations and for sharing your stunning photos with us.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.495514740460752.120087.127029937309236&type=1

**whitestarling** Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:53 pm

Some fab photos there Doogs thanks. Love the Cheetah Mum, and her Cub, the Cheetah Cub climbing the tree, and that is a real cracker of the Hyena, really looks as though its laughing.
WS

**Doogs** Thu Sep 13, 2012 1:18 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 13/09/2012

These fantastic photos were sent to us courtesy of Steve Hixon who came on safari with us recently, many thanks to Steve for sharing these with us. You can see more of his work at www.stevehixon.com — at Governor's Camp Masai Mara.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.495907150421511.120149.127029937309236&type=1

**Laikipia** Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:40 pm

Thanks Doogs. Some stunning photos there.

Lai

**whitestarling** Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:57 pm

The follow up video of Malaika teaching her Cub to hunt see pervious photo. May upset those of a sensative nature.

WS

**Doogs** Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:22 pm

what a fantastic clip that is. Malaika does so well do keep the Tommy alive for her cub to kill off. I must admit I didn't think he would be able to do it, he looked so small compared to the Tommy but well done that wee man for finishing off the job Like a Star @ heaven

- wouldn't be surprised if that was his first kill.

I know it's not nice to see these things, especially the 'cat & mouse' scenario but to me it is wonderful to see this cub growing up and learning how to survive Cool

Malaika is certainly teaching him well.

Well done to the guy filming as well, he did a great job cheers

**Doogs** Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:25 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 17/09/2012

A few days ago our guides were only seeing 5 cubs from the Marsh Pride and we were worried and then the sixth cub appeared again! It has a lot of Character, they are offering delightful photo opportunities for all guests. Two Serval cats have been seen near Paradise and also a female pregnant Cheetah near Rhino Ridge, we think she had come down from the conservancy in the north east with pressure form Livestock can cause these Cheetah to move further afield. A few Ostrich Eggs have been seen recently and one nest had 16 eggs sadly two days later there was nothing but shells and this is typical Spotted Hyena Activity. Ostrich's can lay up to 20 eggs while the average weight is 1.5 kg and incubation period lasts a little over 40 days. Photos are courtesy of Marc Holzaph

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.497739156904977.120597.127029937309236&type=1

**Doogs** Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:28 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 14/09/2012

These lovely photos are courtesy of Mark Smeltz. Mark wrote to us saying "Thanks for a great time at Governor's...the leopard picture here isn't very good, but was amazing to see! " We think the leopard photo is fantastic a real action shot and a rare one at that! Many thanks to Mark for sharing these with us.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=496350210377205&set=a.496350167043876.120288.127029937309236&type=3&theater

These lovely photos were sent to us by Ken Straetman. Ken emailed us to say " I would like to say thank you to all of the staff for making our stay at the Governors Camp an unforgettable one!!" Many thanks to Ken for sharing his safari photos with us.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.496436970368529.120311.127029937309236&type=1

**Laikipia** Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:32 pm

Thanks Doogs. Governors are great at sharing photos and info via FB. Lovely to see the photos.

Lai

**whitestarling** Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:48 pm

Thanks Doogs some great shots. I love the one of the Cheetah with its Cub, it looks like the Cub is whispering in its Mums ear, and also the Male Lion looking straight into the camera.
WS

**Doogs** Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:53 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - 18/09/2012

Balloons, Ellies, Hippos, Lions and a Teeny Tiny Mongoose!

These great photos were sent to us by Will Carpmael, who came on safari with us recently, many thanks to Will for sharing these with us.

Photos:-
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Governors-Camp-Collection/127029937309236

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