In the vast plains of Kidepo Valley National Park, giraffes move with a calmness that seems almost timeless. Their long necks and stately posture rise high above the grass and acacia trees, while their mottled fur blends into the warm light of the savannah. Each step seems thoughtful, each glance imbued with calm wisdom.
Kidepo's giraffes - mainly the rare Rothschild giraffes - are not only a visual highlight, but also a symbol of resilience. They roam the park in small groups, looking for young leaves and shady spots. When the sun is low, they are bathed in a golden glow that further emphasises their elegance.
This photo collection brings the magic of these animals to life: from close-ups of their soft eyes and unique patterns to panoramic images of giraffes silhouetted against the mountains and sky. An ode to the grace, tranquillity and majesty of Kidepo's giraffes - living poetry in Uganda's landscape.
                                
 
                         
                         Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Sunrise in Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar
Thick-billed Euphonia - A colourful singer from the rainforestRick Massar Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar
Eye contact in the jungle - The magic of MgahingaRick Massar Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between bamboo and fog - The life of the golden monkeyRick Massar Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar
Golden movement - Playful residents of Mgahinga National ParkRick Massar Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar
Between sunlight and leaves - The enchantment of the golden monkeyRick Massar Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar
Colour and life - The magical world of Mgahinga's monkeysRick Massar The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar
The jewel bird of the savannah - Warbler in his elementRick Massar Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar
Between dust and grass - Uganda's gentle giantsRick Massar Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar
Majestic steps - Elephants in the golden lightRick Massar Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar
Sunset over Kidepo - The breath of the mountainsRick Massar