Jackson Looseyia's Biog
Jackson was born into the heart of the Masai Mara
Born in 1967, he grew up surrounded by wildlife and from on early age found it a source of inspiration. Tracking wild animals is in his blood – he comes from a long line of master hunters and trackers.
Jackson’s father was a particularly famous hunter who clashed with the park authorities and actually ended up being imprisoned for eight years. On his release he became the archetypal poacher turned game-keeper and was appointed head ranger in the Southern Mara.
Trained in the ways of the Wild
It was at this time that Jackson was trained in the ways of the wild – his father took him into the heart of the bush for six months solid training. During this time he was shown how to track dangerous animals such as lion and buffalo. The trip had dramatic consequences as during the adventure, Jackson’s father was attacked by a buffalo and had his right hand broken. This was when responsibility for the family was handed to Jackson.
The young man quickly rose to become one of the first Masai guides in the Mara and is now a partner in a leading Mara safari business.
Jackson has an intimate knowledge of all the wildlife in the Mara from the smallest insect to the largest predators, but the big cats are his particular favourites.. especially the elusive leopard which Jackson describes as ‘an animal work of art’
Big Cat Live marks Jackson Looseyia’s television debut.
Jackson's blog
www.jacksonlooseyia.blogspot.com
Rekero Camp
www.rekero.com
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