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

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  • 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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    Artlist
    Epidemic Sound
    Stock footage from Artlist and Canva

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  • @EllaMcKendrick
    @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +22

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    • @Norwegianization
      @Norwegianization หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @felixmakinda7689
    @felixmakinda7689 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @felixmakinda7689
      @felixmakinda7689 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@derrickwakhungu9707 😀😀😀

  • @jobgabriel
    @jobgabriel หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    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  หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @ayaan_alt
      @ayaan_alt หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      tanzania >>>>>>>>>>

  • @JacksonMutinda-jw5qw
    @JacksonMutinda-jw5qw หลายเดือนก่อน +17

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

  • @birkelandmedia
    @birkelandmedia หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    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  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @EduardoalexandrePinheiro
      @EduardoalexandrePinheiro หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@EllaMcKendrick Do you know youtuber Disturbed Reality

  • @birkelandmedia
    @birkelandmedia หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @KyleG0211
    @KyleG0211 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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! 😁

  • @oloishoruatravel
    @oloishoruatravel หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 😁

  • @ramcmaps890
    @ramcmaps890 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 TH-cam seem to focus on the lodges and give minimal screen time to the wildlife.

  • @ngwenoh.e9725
    @ngwenoh.e9725 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @talesofodyssey
    @talesofodyssey หลายเดือนก่อน +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  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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!

  • @edwardmiller6353
    @edwardmiller6353 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe
    @Manmeetsingh-ub4fe หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @FastGuy1
    @FastGuy1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @lifehacks1019
    @lifehacks1019 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Spectacular safari, superb sightings and eloquent narration! 👍

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much! 😁

  • @domino1552
    @domino1552 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @memssdavy367
    @memssdavy367 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @memssdavy367
      @memssdavy367 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EllaMcKendrick 🙏🏾🥰

  • @jimcottee9187
    @jimcottee9187 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @senthil8372
    @senthil8372 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @stevelumumba1824
    @stevelumumba1824 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @OloikaafricaAdventures
    @OloikaafricaAdventures หลายเดือนก่อน +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  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EllaMcKendrick Yeah my best passion

  • @esipil
    @esipil หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just subscribed. You are the best ❤

  • @SMedia123
    @SMedia123 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @thenyamaina6817
    @thenyamaina6817 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Big up to meektrails. Great edition by Ella

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @nicolesulee
    @nicolesulee 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +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  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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!

  • @omar_f7031
    @omar_f7031 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Theother1089
    @Theother1089 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @dariuskathenge5389
    @dariuskathenge5389 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    karibu tena Ela, nice video nice commentary

  • @S.Trades
    @S.Trades 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Amazing. Love it!

  • @hoopsmccann9228
    @hoopsmccann9228 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @K-mk6pc
    @K-mk6pc 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great coverage !!!!!

  • @alisonandguywildlifephotograph
    @alisonandguywildlifephotograph หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน +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🇬🇧👍

  • @georgenganga5107
    @georgenganga5107 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Masai Mara is captivating, like a little paradise

  • @joliettraveler
    @joliettraveler หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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?

  • @iam_danny
    @iam_danny หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the quality of your videos. Karibu Kenya

  • @cryptolikeaboss
    @cryptolikeaboss หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! So glad you like it 😁

  • @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp
    @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp
      @JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EllaMcKendrick thank you 😊

  • @nikoreich1577
    @nikoreich1577 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you very much! 🙌

  • @FrancisBrownBaraza
    @FrancisBrownBaraza หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing vlog ❤❤❤

  • @Terrygycery
    @Terrygycery หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @TarekTravels
    @TarekTravels หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @madhavilata919
    @madhavilata919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just amazing ❤

  • @danieluzowuru3998
    @danieluzowuru3998 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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! 😁

  • @cleophasorwa-onyango7680
    @cleophasorwa-onyango7680 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @mansnotndutch9249
    @mansnotndutch9249 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing 😍

  • @timmusumba5846
    @timmusumba5846 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +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  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +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 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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!

  • @nabarunguha
    @nabarunguha หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @user-on3bk8lj3w
    @user-on3bk8lj3w หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Youre most welcome to Kenya again

  • @tukozabehtv3980
    @tukozabehtv3980 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mara remains a must visit destination for anyone

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Animalsandwildlife.7527
    @Animalsandwildlife.7527 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great and amazing content.

  • @kevinng5334
    @kevinng5334 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ottaman23
    @ottaman23 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your voice is excellent 😮

  • @peshframjee269
    @peshframjee269 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @dawnlee866
    @dawnlee866 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I hope you have a fantastic trip 🙌

  • @arghunsmn1242
    @arghunsmn1242 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +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/

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful!

  • @hzhang454
    @hzhang454 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @vickiehorowitz1934
    @vickiehorowitz1934 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +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  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft
    @LeonardKoskei-xj4ft หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wauuh amazing videos, Kenya the world wonder of the World

  • @avtarvirdi7988
    @avtarvirdi7988 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @magicsaint
    @magicsaint หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Structon
    @Structon หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I saw Mufasa

  • @onelife7850
    @onelife7850 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do the conservancies surrounding the reserve there is more order

    • @onelife7850
      @onelife7850 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@omahabred9466Tsavo is underrated I believe.

  • @evadebra9279
    @evadebra9279 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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!

  • @user-jx4ip1oh5l
    @user-jx4ip1oh5l 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @shimronnetia
    @shimronnetia 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @shimronnetia
      @shimronnetia 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EllaMcKendrick Welcome

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Destruction?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @jakecook716
    @jakecook716 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 😉

  • @iqueque
    @iqueque หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @ActionLabInFocus
    @ActionLabInFocus หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha 🤣 thank you very much for your support!

  • @freedomm
    @freedomm หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @hzhang454
    @hzhang454 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you allowed to use drone in the field?

  • @mouricewekesamunoko2839
    @mouricewekesamunoko2839 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      haha, kidogo 😁 Asante sana!

  • @reevavideoart-studio65
    @reevavideoart-studio65 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one 😊😊😊

  • @paulinenaqvi7665
    @paulinenaqvi7665 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yes well worth it, I went from Tanzania.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, it's such an incredible place!

  • @nyoike24
    @nyoike24 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @cliffordshole7299
    @cliffordshole7299 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great masai Mara welcome

  • @senthil8372
    @senthil8372 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 🫶

  • @googleuser7276
    @googleuser7276 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +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

  • @danogeto78
    @danogeto78 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tsavo East is amazing too

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Rizman127
    @Rizman127 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Kenya is a Masai word though

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @reevavideoart-studio65
    @reevavideoart-studio65 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @cryptolikeaboss
      @cryptolikeaboss หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yaaaa that's my question too...

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @gavran.nana.komedy
    @gavran.nana.komedy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤so beautiful

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! 😁

  • @meeowgforever
    @meeowgforever 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful Mara

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, it’s an amazing place!

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @samuelmathenge4596
    @samuelmathenge4596 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @dahabizizy
    @dahabizizy หลายเดือนก่อน +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  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Mainneli
    @Mainneli หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:31 maybe just maybe those landcruisers spooked those gazelles

  • @robertjames-life4768
    @robertjames-life4768 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great adventures! Those flies look pretty nasty.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +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 :)

  • @MansaKimani
    @MansaKimani หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have a podcast? if not, you should start one, or do voice overs.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't have one right now. Thank you for the suggestion! 😁

  • @mariosbenetatos6905
    @mariosbenetatos6905 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hallo.Your words and steps are better than my amateur poetry.Well go on until the end of time*and ofcourse one hour before the sunset at least,you are having a shower and then a meal.Bye.

  • @Marrquis85
    @Marrquis85 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What month did you go on your Safari?

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This was in November

  • @goodmartino
    @goodmartino 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It´s sad, that you forgot to tell the extrem high entrance fee for the Masai Mara. and they will increase this summer even more.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, I may need to make another video talking more about the logistics of visiting the Masai Mara. Thanks for the recommendation! You're right that the new fees are crazy. I visited in November, before they changed. Now it's going up to $200 + tax this summer!

    • @bellaolum9768
      @bellaolum9768 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, tourism is our biggest revenue earner. Parks have to be maintained and conservation efforts are always ongoing

  • @MaryBirungi-pg2lq
    @MaryBirungi-pg2lq หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤

  • @THE_WORLD_TODAY
    @THE_WORLD_TODAY หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    WHICH CAMERA DO YOU USE?

    • @birkelandmedia
      @birkelandmedia หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can answer for her, she uses the Lumix GH6, absolutely a great camera!

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, Panasonic GH6 is my main camera. I have the Panasonic Leica 100-400mm lens for it which is fantastic for wildlife photography!

  • @molotovcocktail4207
    @molotovcocktail4207 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Karibu Kenya once more.

    • @EllaMcKendrick
      @EllaMcKendrick  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Asante sana! I will definitely be back :)

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PLEASE BE CAREFUL PLEASE BE SAFE ELLA JI❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤