They strode the Kenyan plains like the proverbial colossus. Their names — and fame — are deeply engraved in the annals of history, both locally and internationally. They are Kenya’s iconic animals, a rare breed that cemented the country as the ultimate wildlife safari destination.
From the deserts of Marsabit to the dusty plains of Maasailand; from the slopes of Mount Kenya to the shadows of Nairobi’s skyscrapers, these animals led a wild life oblivious to the snoopy eyes and cameras that trailed them. Meet Kenya’s kings (and queens) of the jungle.
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