In Uganda's remote northeast lies Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Africa's last untouched wildernesses. Here, African elephants move freely across the open savannahs, among acacias, rock formations and dusty plains. Their massive bodies cast long shadows in the warm light, while calves playfully shelter between their mothers' legs.
Elephants are at the heart of Kidepo's ecosystem. They trek long distances every day in search of water and food, helping to keep the landscape open. Their presence is a symbol of strength, intelligence and family bonding - traits that resonate deeply with the spirit of Africa.
This photo collection captures the elephant's grandeur and tranquillity: from intimate moments within the herd to expansive scenes where they merge into the landscape. It is a tribute to the majestic giants of Kidepo - a place where nature is still pristine, pure and timeless.
                                
 
                         Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar
Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar
View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar
Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar
Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar
Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar
Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar
Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar
Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar
Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar
The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar
Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar
Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar