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Date: 2016

Location: Masai Mara, Kenya

Did you know?

Masai Mara lies within the Great Rift Valley and offers unique types of terrains – lush bushes and tropical-jungle-style trees, sheer cliff rock walls, and grasslands. A large portion of the Masai Mara is made up of vast golden-hued grasslands for as far as the human eye can see. It is the classic savannah that gives you an excellent view of the wildlife in the area.

About the picture

This photograph of two Masai Giraffes silhouetted against the rising sun was clicked in Masai Mara in 2016. I waited patiently at a distance with the sun in position, until the two giraffes walked into the frame. At the last minute, the two individuals separated for a few seconds to reveal the sun right in between them, and I clicked this picture.

Fun Fact

Masai Mara covers an area of 1510 sq km. In comparison, Karnataka’s largest – Bandipur National Park – covers 874 sq km.