A Land Of Endless Plains
Serengeti National Park 2025
I spent almost half a month in the wild heart of Serengeti National Park, documenting and capturing moments that inspire and teach in ways you won’t forget.
A land of wide-open plains and endless skies where every day feels new, alive, and full of stories. From the tiniest details to the grandest scenes, the Serengeti has a way of speaking to you.
I was there working with Flying Odyssey Balloon Safari, creating content that brought me closer to the soul of this place, from customer testimonials to interviews recorded right in the middle of the wilderness.
And apart from the project, I also found time to capture my own stories from this land moments that reminded me why I love being behind the camera.
This project was nothing less than a dream.
All thanks to Dr. Percy Fernandez for blessing me with this opportunity.
Among the content I created for Flying Odyssey was a Serengeti montage designed for their website.
Lines in a Land Without Borders
In the African Savannah where space is limitless and freedom seems boundless, yet the zebras walk in line.
Here in Serengeti There are no traffic signs, no leaders shouting commands, yet they move with harmony, one behind the other. Rhythm is not restriction. Its the way life works.
From the way birds migrate, to rivers carving their path, to these zebras taking each step, the world flows for a reason.
And maybe we too, in our chaotic lives need to pause and find our rhythm.
Even here, in the wildest places there is a design so perfect, it speaks of a creator one who set every path, every creature, in balance.
Silent Horizon
This cheetah is in the middle of the plains of the Serengeti, standing on the only higher ground in the area, searching for prey. She is not just scanning the horizon. It is waiting, calculating, and looking for opportunities. Just like we humans do. They are fighting against time. So are we. All for a common goal. Survival. Challenged and tested by the Almighty, with wisdom behind every trial for a greater good.
Quiet Bond
In still waters, life rests together, and strength is found in unity. Their quiet presence shows the care and balance that is built into creation. This order is not random, it is placed with purpose. Side by side, they remind us that life depends on connection. Created by the same hands, all living beings are tied together in this shared design.
Between Motion And Rest
Scouting across the savanna, i came across a pair of lions. A male and a female, resting together as the sun began to set at one end of the horizon. The atmosphere glowed and peace swept across the land. Moments earlier they had mated, and soon they would rise again. In between was this pause.
Stories Of The Giant
Calm winds moved gently across the endless plains of Serengeti, while the temperature gradually increased from the early morning cold. This elephant walked slowly and steadily, carrying the weight of its world with confidence. Its skin, rough and textured from years under the sun and wind, tells a story of endurance and strength. This strength, patience, and wisdom are part of how the Almighty made all life, wild animals and humans alike. Both are created with care, sharing similar qualities. It reminds us how we are connected to the natural world, all shaped by the same hand with attention to every detail.
It’s evening, and we had positioned ourselves, waiting for an hour or two for the sun to settle. Right then, an African tusker crossed our path, one deliberate step at a time. Lions sleeping in the nearby shade gave him space, showing respect to the giant. He tossed mud over his old wrinkled skin, nature’s way of controlling pests and protecting him from the sun.
Mud Toss
Heading toward one of the kopjes in the Serengeti, we came across this scene. No wind, no movement, just endless open plains with no sign of other wildlife in sight. Out here, two cheetah cubs played in the open field, their little eyes scanning the horizon, helping their mother search for prey, just as we were doing the same.
winds brushed the grassland as two giraffes moved gently, stopping every now and then to feed. They took their time, stretching their long necks into thorny branches and pulling leaves with patience. The silence of the Serengeti held them, broken only by the whisper of grass beneath their feet and the occasional call of distant birds.
The In Between
I spent some time photographing a young baboon that was still learning how to climb. At first glance it feels like something so small and ordinary, an animal moving around in its own world. But the more I watched, the more I realized how much was happening in those little moments.
He wasn’t smooth or confident. Every move looked clumsy, sometimes even frustrating to watch. He’d slip, hang on awkwardly, and then try again. It wasn’t the dramatic “fight for survival” that we usually imagine when we think of the wild. It was slow, uncertain, and honestly, a little funny at times.
Even here, in a place where instincts are supposed to take over, nothing just happens perfectly.
This series isn’t about perfection or success. It’s about the process, the in between stage we don’t usually get to see.
Young Baboon
Young Baboon With Mother
A young baboon nestles safely in his mother’s arms, peeking out with wide-eyed curiosity as he learns about the world from a place of absolute comfort.
Grip Of Innocence
An infant with pure innocence, still figuring out his strength. What’s meant to help him is what holds him back for now. He leaps from a big trunk to a smaller piece, landing beside his brother. A playful push… and he slips. One hand grips the wood, the other grabs his brother’s tail, using it like a rope to climb back up.
Lions resting, topis standing still, and jackals hopping. We had positioned ourselves for over two hours, waiting for the sun to rest. The plains were silent, only the whisper of tall Serengeti grass and distant birds fading into the evening air. It was a much needed pause, a moment where the silence itself felt like a healing pill. Then, just as the sun reached closer to the horizon, one lion slowly lifted his head, a brief gesture that made every minute of waiting worth it, before sinking back into rest.
People often ask. Why wildlife photography?
Its not about the big lens or an expensive camera body. Its the chace we get to fully be present in the moment waiting for the perfect shot. You cant think about bills or emails. If you look at your phone, you miss the shot. This forced focus is the reset button for your brain, acting as a healing pill.
The big lens lets you see this moment without scaring the animal. The picture is nice, but the real reward is the quiet focus you had while you were waiting.
Flying Odyssey
On the wide Serengeti plain, two giraffes stood firm as the incredible Odyssey lifted off.
This project was nothing short of a dream for a boy just stepping out of university and landing an opportunity like this. Fifteen days in the camp and the wild, The Serengeti will surely be missed, but not any more than the incredible team at Flying Odyssey.
