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 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. This 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.
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. The Masai people inhabited this area before it was gazzetted as a national game reserve.
Another aspect of the Masai Mara that you should consider is their distinctive cultural identity. Traditionally nomadic, the Masai have been assimilating into other pursuits since this reserve was gazetted. You should investigate their past and present to learn about their way of life.
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.
Hot air ballooning during the Wildebeest Migration.
The great migration is one of the most spectacular events of the wildlife safari in the Masai Mara. Large herd of the wildebeests cross from the Serengeti national Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara. There are over 1.5 million wildebeests that take this path every year. The Hot Air Ballooning will give you a better experience in viewing the large herd of the wildlife move from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara.
The aerial view the Masai Mara will give you a chance to see a lot of action in the park. On a lucky day you may see the big cats hunt down their prey. The hot air balloon will give you a three 3 hour aerial experience of this national reserve.
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