The Masai Mara is known for its wide expansive wilderness that measures up t about 1510 square Kilometers of plains. The Masai Mara has very unique wildlife due to the many years of good conservation efforts here. The area offers the best experience of the big cats with the area being the best location to see the leopard in Kenya. Some of the unique wildlife here include: Lions, Cheetah, Elephant, Rhino, African Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe and Zebra.
This National game reserve is the most visited conservation area in Kenya. This is no wonder that is also on the list of the wonders of the world. One of the attractions that make this place marvel is the wildebeest migration that happens every year in the dry season when animals from the Serengeti move to the Masai Mara to look for greener pastures. The Masai tribe here is another marvel. This group of people is very unique in their ways of life. Their transition from this kind of life is another thing you out to look out for.
There are several activities that you can enjoy while in the Masai Mara game reserve like the game drives, nature walks cultural experiences, horseback riding, hot air balloon safari and bush meals. A flight from Nairobi to the Masai Mara will last about an hour but you can also access this game reserve by road which is about a 3 hours drive.
Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
The ideal times to go on a game drive are in the early morning when the sun has just risen and the animals are starting to emerge from their hiding places in search of food. Another popular time of day is in the late evening, when drives begin between 2 and 6:30 p.m., and for those who prefer the dark, from 6 to 8 p.m. Every session offers fantastic animal viewing, and watching the sunset in the evening is a truly amazing experience.
Travelers can still enjoy a seated game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve while watching the incredible antics of the animals. You can still participate in very many activities apart from game drive such as guided nature walks, birding, and local culture.
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