Our picture of the week was taken while we were on an a Kenya Safari.     Being out in the open with the animals in Mara was an amazing experience.  We saw the circle of life from the birth of the baby gazelle as shown in the picture above to the death of the wildebeest mentioned in our previous safari posts (highlighted below).

Although standing guard, the gazelle can not defend itself or its young from predators.   We were warned by our guide that getting too close to the pair would scare off the mother, permanently leaving her young to endure a very uncertain future.  We kept our distance, watched, and took photos of this amazing event.

If you are interested in reading more about our wildlife safari experience in Kenya, check out our seven-part series here:

1. Introduction
2. 10 Must-See Animals (including the Big 5)
3. Five Tidbits about the Mara Crossing You Should Know
4. Our Wildebeest Crossing Experience
5. Choosing When and Where to Go
6. Kicheche Camp Review
7. Transportation to Maasai Mara

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