Situated in Kenya near the Tanzanian border lies the Masai Mara National Park. The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the park combine. The Maasai people that live nearby gave the park its name. Approximately 1,510 square kilometers make up the park’s total area. The mara river, which gives the park its second name, and the sandy Talek River are two of the most popular sights here. This region is drained by these two rivers. This facilitates the Maasai people’s ability to provide water and pasture for their cattle.
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.
If you wish to fly to the Masai Mara national game reserve, you have a few options for landing. This national game reserve is accessible by air from all throughout Kenya. Your interest and the lodge you stay at in the Masai Mara National Game Reserve will dictate which airstrip you utilize. In the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serena Airstrip and Keekorok Airstrip are the two most major airstrips.
Approximately one hour will pass during the flight from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Game Reserve. It takes roughly four hours to drive there.
Keekorok, Siana, Musiara, Ol Kiombo, and Serena airstrips are some of the busiest in the Masai Mara game reserve.
Serena Airstrip, Masai Mara
This is the biggest airstrips in the area. This airstrip majorly served the Serena Mara Camp. This is a private airstrip but you can also be used by other passengers to this area. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Musiara Airstrip, Masai Mara
This airstrip is one of the most common major airstrips in the Masai Mara Game reserve. This airstrip receives a lot of traffic. Th airstrip serves these camps: Governor’s Camp, Moran Camp, Serian Camp, Little Governor’s Camp, and Neptune Mara Rianta Camp. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Kichwa Tembo, Masai Mara
This airstrip is located in the northern sector of the Masai Mara National game reserve. The Airstrip has the IATA code KTJ. The airstrip serves several camps like the Kichwa Tembo Camp, Bateleur Camp, Kilima Camp, and Mpata Lodge. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Siana Conservancy, Masai Mara
This airstrip is located within the Siana springs. The major airstrips serve camps like: Siana Springs Camp, Mara Bushtop, Porini Main Camp, Ol Seki Hemingways Mara, and Leleshwa Camp. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Ol Kiombo Airstrip, Masai Mara
This airstrip is another one with a lot of traffic and it serves that the following camps: Mara Intrepids, Mara Explorer, Fig Tree Camp, Porini Lion Camp, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Base Camp, Naibor Camp, and Kicheche Bush Camp. The airstrip is located in around the Talek River. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Ngerende Airstrip, Masai Mara
This airstrip is located next to the Ngerende airstrip. The airstrip has a lot of traffic. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park. This airstrip serves the following camps: Ngerende Island Lodge, Kicheche Mara Camp, Mara Safari Camp, Saruni Camp, Lokoswan Camp, and Richards Camp.
Olare Orok Airstrip, Masai Mara
To the north of Kenya’s well-known Maasai Mara National Reserve is the Olare Orok airstrip, which is part of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The Orok Conservancy’s hotels and camps, including Mahali Nzuri Safari Camp, are all served by the airstrip. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Mara North Airstrip, Masai Mara
This airstrip is located with the Mara North conservancy. The airstrip serves the following camps: Kicheche Mara Camp, Saruni Mara Camp, and Saruni Wild Camp. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Angama Airstrip, Masai Mara
The airstrips is known by IATA code as ARA. Its located in the south of the Mara region. The Airstrip serves the following camps: Mara Angama Lodge, Mara West Camp, and other nearby lodges and camps. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
Ol Seki Airstrip, Masai Mara
This airstrip is located north east of the Masai Mara National game reserve in the Naboisho conservancy. The airstrip serves the Ol Seki Mara Camp and it’s about 10 minutes away. You will need to meet all the requirements to enter the park even when you use the airstrip. There are services at this airstrip like a ranger’s office to help you out with the formalities of the park.
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