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 known to be the 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 game reserve plains 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 which makes this journey a lot more tricky and tedious. 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 due to this very great wildlife experience.
The Masai Mara National reserve is located in the south western region of Kenya. The Reserve gets its name from the Masai people of the area.
Something else you should consider about the Masai Mara is their distinctive culture. Since this reserve was gazetted, the Masai, who were nomads, have been engaging in all kinds of activity. You should investigate their life to learn about how they lived and how they are currently living. You will find it fascinating how some of the older customs—like communal living, for instance—have persisted.
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.
Geography of Maasai Mara
The Geography of Maasai Mara spans an area of about 1510 square Kilometers in the south Western region of Kenya. The Masai Mara National reserve is part of the larger Serengeti Mara conservation area. The park is bordered by the Serengeti national park in northern Tanzania. The Serengeti on the other hand covers an area of about 25,000 square Kilometers. On the western side of the park is the Siria escarpment which is massive savanna grasslands that are overlooking the Mara River.
The Masai Mara national reserve is standing at an altitude of between 1500 and 1900 meters above sea level. The temperatures here are always hot during the day and cool during the night.
The Masai Mara national park receives rain of about 55 inches per year. The wet seasons usually are in the months of Mach to Mid June and then October to November. The dry season is in the months of December to February and mid June to September.
Some basic geographical facts are as below:
Altitude: 1,480–2,280 meters above sea level
Rainfall: 3.4 inches per month
Temperature range: 12–31 °C
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