Masai Mara National Park is located in Kenya on the border with Tanzania. The park merges with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This park derives its name from the local Maasai who inhabit the area. The park covers an area of about 1,510 square kilometers. One of the most frequent attractions here is the sandy Talek River and the Mara River, from which the park derives the second part of its name. These are the two rivers that drain this area. This also helps the Maasai who live here to graze their cattle and have water for them as well.
The Masai Mara ecosystem has many features that make it unique. These include: Ol Derkesi, Kerinkani, Oloirien, Ol Chorro Oirowua, Olkinyei, Siana, Maji Moto, Naikara, Koiyaki, Lemek and Kimintet Conservation Ranches. This is all part of efforts to help preserve the environment in the Masai Mara.
This park is one of the most popular destinations in Africa. There is an abundance of wildlife. This is almost the only place in Kenya that has had its wild population almost intact for a long time. You’ll find all of Africa’s Big Seven here, except for the gorillas. A lot of lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, crocodiles, waterbucks, reeds, grosbeaks, warthogs, elk, topi, gazelle, various types of monkeys, black rhinoceros live here.
Horseback Riding in Masai Mara Game reserve
Horseback riding is not a very common even in the Masai Mara Game reserve since it’s a new activity. This activity just the cycling and walking safaris, you get a chance to get close to the wildlife as you ride on another gentle animals. You will get some few basic training before you hop onto this animal. You will be escorted by a ranger to counter any threat of the wild animals in case they charge. Horseback riding gives you fantastic game viewing with a chance to see elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelopes. You will be in a group usually. Make sure you book the horseback safari early enough as the activity is new and the horses are highly sought after.
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