Stories from the Wild
Hear the Stories, Follow the Signs
The Wildlife, The People, The Land
Discover the stories that ignite our spirit.
Where Time Slows, Perspective Returns
There are places that offer escape, and then there are places that offer space. Ishara is the second. Here, time feels generous. The mind settles, the senses sharpen, and—somewhere in the stillness—you meet your own voice again: clear, calm, and certain.
Beginning My Journey as an Ishara Photographer
When Ian Wesanza embarked on his first game drive in the Mara, he scarcely imagined the extraordinary spectacle that awaited him. The serene savanna abruptly transformed into a dramatic battlefield as the fiery Fig Tree lionesses clashed with the Rongai Rockers, offering him an unparalleled photographic odyssey.
Echoes of the Heart: A Year in Stories
A look back at an extraordinary year of revival, exploration, and storytelling that demonstrated the power of collective resilience, optimism, and the deep bonds formed along the way. In these fleeting whispers of time, we find the essence of life itself, pulsating with an uncontained spirit and melody that creates memories as tender as they are meaningful.
Our Honeymoon at Ishara
When Hollywood stunt performers and action designers Matt Ruggetti and Brooke Coleman Ruggetti chose Ishara for their honeymoon, it was by following the signs. They traded film sets for sweeping savannas and found themselves immersed in a story more powerful than any they could have choreographed.
Soulful Lessons Learned Exploring the Wild
An afternoon filled with the unpredictable essence of the wild unfolds as three lionesses and their cub live out a compelling tale of danger, survival, and the raw pulse of existence. (Photographed by our guests, Miles & Edward Bugby)
The Ultimate Bucket List Safari Experience
Certain travel experiences have a tendency to subjugate surface-level pleasures in favour of deep, soul-enriching interludes. Ishara is an intimate link to the raw, turbulent rhythm of nature, an immersive blend of rugged wilderness and impressive luxury that you never knew you needed.
The Lives of Elephants
To delve into the world of elephants is an immersion into a realm that reflects a complex social network, rich emotional landscapes, and an intelligence that astonishes and humbles us. Celebrating these magnificent beings compels us to a greater purpose: the protection and preservation of their kind and the environments they call home.
The Underrated Locals: Antelopes of the Masai Mara
Beyond the shadow of the big cats and the dramatic events, the Mara reveals its heart through the unsung heroes that grace its plains—the antelopes. These humble inhabitants of the savanna play a pivotal yet often overlooked role in this vibrant ecosystem, one that holds it all together.
Journey into the Heart of the Great Migration
The Great Migration is a spectacle filled with dramatic crossings, predatory ambushes, and the relentless cycle of life and death, painted against the backdrop of some of the Mara’s most majestic landscapes. To immerse oneself in it is to witness the earth’s heart beating in its most primal form, one that captures incredible moments of courage, endurance, and the sheer will to press forward.
A Birder’s Paradise
Ishara plays host to an eclectic assembly of birdlife, with each species narrating a saga of its own. Here, the air thrums with the sounds of chirps, trills, and calls—a cacophony that’s as harmonious as the colours they wear on their wings.