The Masai Mara Game 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 Leopards in Maasai Mara
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.This is 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. They are nomads and they used to live in the park before it was declared a protected area. Their transition from this kind of life is another thing you out to look out for.
Local residents are the ones who gave the park its name. The word “spotted” in the work “Mara” broadly refers to the acacia trees, shrubs, and bushes with flat tops that are scattered throughout the reserve. A million wildebeests and other species, including zebras and some cats, migrate from the Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara during the big migration, which typically takes place between July and September.
There are several activities that you can enjoy while in the Masai Mara game reserve. These include 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.
Leopards In Masai Mara
Those looking for the big five will also find strong results in this location. There is a substantial population of Leopards in Maasai Mara. Due to their carnivorous nature, leopards mostly consume fish, antelopes, warthogs, monkeys, rodents, zebras, and wildebeests, among other creatures.
The majority of their hunting occurs at night, as they are often timid creatures. Their primary nocturnal prey include owls, porcupines, bats, and hyenas.
Day Hunts: Typically, they hide in caves, atop large rocks or trees, or both. Their preference is to spend
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