The Magical Mara is the story of a family’s safari in this wilderness, spanning 23 days, in three different parts of the Masai Mara, and co-authored by three generations ranging from the ages of 66 to 6! In 23 days, this safariholic family witnessed and photographed life in the African bush from seven distinct perspectives. Be it big cats mating, their family life, stalking, hunting, charging and fighting; and, of course, the other fascinating fauna and avifauna that inhabit the Mara. “There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne — bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” —Baroness Karen von Blixen.
Author info
Valmik Thapar is one of India’s most prominent conservationists and the world’s foremost expert on Tigers. He has championed the cause of wildlife conservation in India for over four decades, serving on various government boards and committees on the subject. He is the author of 34 books on both Indian and African wildlife and is presently a member of the Standing Committee of Rajasthan’s State Board for Wildlife.