The Masai Mara Game reserve is situated in the south western region of Kenya. The area is known for its wide expansive wilderness that measures up t about 1510 square Kilometers of plains. The Masai Mara game reserve is bordered with the Serengeti National park of Tanzania. 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 Zebra.
Kenya’s most popular conservation area is this national game reserve. It is no surprise that this is included among the world’s wonders. The yearly wildebeest migration, which takes place during the dry season when animals from the Serengeti migrate to the Masai Mara in search of better pastures, is one of the wonders of this location. Another marvel here is the Masai tribe. The lifestyles of these group of individuals are incredibly distinctive. Another thing you should watch out for is their transition out of this kind of life.
The park gets its name from the locals of the area. The work Mara mean ‘spotted’ which generally refers to the flat topped acacia trees, shrubs and bushes that dot the landscape across the reserve. The great migration of the wildebeest here usually happens between July and September and over a million of wildebeests and other animals like Zebras and some cats move to the Masai Mara from the Serengeti National park. It’s interesting how they cross and make it t this area through all the huddle. Including the waters infested with crocodiles and the many predators.
In the Masai Mara game reserve, you may engage in a variety of activities. They include hot air balloon safaris, horseback riding, cultural tours, game drives, and bush lunches. It takes approximately one hour to fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, but it also takes about three hours to reach this game reserve via road.
Malaria in Masai Mara National Reserve
Malaria is the top concern for most tourists visiting Africa. In the Masai Mara National Reserve, malaria is one of the leading causes of death for the local population. Because of its extensive forest cover and numerous locations for water collection, the Masai Mara National Reserve is quite popular with mosquitoes, who reproduce there. There are numerous additional lakes in the region that serve as mosquito breeding sites.
The majority of parks in Kenya, as well as most other parks in Africa, carry the danger of malaria. There’s usually standing water and bushes in the parks. But it doesn’t mean you won’t go to this national park. All you need to do is make sure you control the danger of contracting malaria by taking all the required precautions. To ensure that you avoid mosquito bites, it is recommended that you have a repellent with you at all times. When sleeping at the lodge, be sure to cover yourself with a treated mosquito net.
Antimalarial medications can help increase your resistance to malaria, but you should only take them under a doctor’s supervision. If you feel any signs of Malaria, make sure you inform your guide and visit the hospital early before the symptoms become worse. The reason for long sleeved clothes is also to protect you from mosquitoes and other insect bites. Malaria is also most common in the wet season.
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