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. This is 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. This is 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. They 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.
Because of these migration patterns, the Masai Mara has the highest animal concentration in all of East Africa. Visitors on safari to the Masai Mara national reserve are particularly interested in seeing the African big five species. They are abundant in the park.
The Masai Mara National reserve is located in the south western region of Kenya. The reserve is bordered by the Serengeti National Park of Northern Tanzania to for m the great Serengeti Mara conservation area. The Reserve gets its name from the Masai people of the area.
Another aspect of the Masai Mara that you should consider is their distinctive culture. You should investigate their life and see how they have lived and are currently living. Some ancient customs have persisted, and you’ll find it fascinating how they still apply to communal living, for instance.
The ideal months to visit if you want to see the huge migration of wildebeests are July through October. Also, if you go between October and April, you could get to view some migratory birds. The ideal warm months are December and March.
Masai Mara distance from Nairobi
Nairobi is the Capital city of Kenya and its located almost in the center of Kenya. Most Safaris will be gin here since the major airport is also located around the Nairobi area. The local airport that links you to the other airstrips is also located here.
The road distance from the Capital Nairobi to the Masai Mara National game reserve is about 230 Kilometers. This distance is based on the closest entry point to the Masai Mara but depending on which gate of the Masai Mara you intend to use, this distance may be longer. The drive will take you about 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace. Some choose to make very many stops to take time and explore more. The road is abit smooth from Nairobi but as you get to the reserve, about 70 Kilometers, the road is a bit bumpy and rough.
There are several airstrips in the Masai Mara National reserve for those that intend to fly to this National game reserve. A flight from the Nairobi city to this national park will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
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