As the sun rose over Kenya’s Maasai Mara, Caroline and her son Arthur Palmer experienced a true bucket-list moment on their African safari – a hot air balloon trip above Kenya’s Massai Mara during August's migration season.
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"Seeing this breathtaking natural wonder from above was nothing short of a dream come true," says Caroline.
"Little did we know that on our flight route, a lioness was on the hunt for breakfast. We dipped low to follow her, a roar letting us know that we weren’t welcome, as she stalked an innocent hyena out for an early morning stroll."
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Credit: Arthur Palmer