The sight of thousands of animals crashing through the waters of the Mara River is, for many, what the Great Wildebeest Migration is all about. To get to the fertile ground on the other side they must avoid the jaws of the waiting crocodiles.
The Masai Mara is home to the great migration. Every year, over one million wildebeests cross from the Masai Mara from the Serengeti national park In Search for greener pastures in the famous Masai Mara in Kenya.
During the months of July to October, there are large herds of the wildebeests and other animals will fight to make their way into the Masai Mara. This is as they run away from the dry Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The wildebeests have to cross the crocodile infested waters of the Mara River. The spectacle of how the wildebeests plash this water to cross to the other shore and also survive the crocodiles is really interesting. That’s why the Masai Mara national reserve is the most visited national park in Kenya.
The Masai Mara has the biggest animal concentration in the East African region due to these events of migration. There are hippo pools on the rivers and streams here, cheetahs in the plains hunting and the giraffes in the acacia areas of the park.
The Masai Mara National reserve is located in the south western region of Kenya. The reserve is bordered by the Serengeti.. The Reserve gets its name from the Masai people of the area.
The cultural uniqueness of the Masai is another thing about the Masai Mara that you should look about for. The Masai are nomads and since the gazzetting of this reserve, they have been transforming into other activities. You ought to explore their life and see how they lived their life and how they are living now.
For travelers interested in the great migration of the wildebeests, the best time to visit would be between July to October. You will also have a chance to see some migratory birds if you visit between October and April. December and March are the best warm months for the game viewing.
Eluai plains in Masai Mara
The Eluai plains are one of the biggest attractions in the Masai Mara National game reserve. It’s a massive expansive flat wilderness with very scanty vegetation. The Eluai plains are so amazing as you can see for miles and have spectacular sights of good game animals like elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras an many more.
Best time to visit Masai Mara
When to visit the Masai Mara will be determined by your budget and the time you have available. Otherwise the area can be visited at any time of the year.
Rainy/Off season
The rains also come twice a year from March to mid-June and from October to November. This time usually has very few people and those who want the area to themselves use this timing. The grass is also green and good for those who want to take pictures. This does not mean that it is the rainy season, then it rains all day and all the time.
Peak/dry season
The season usually comes in the dry months of mid-June to September and December to February. However, the longer period from June to September also comes with the wildebeest migration and if that is your main interest then this is the perfect timing for you.
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