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.
In Kenya, the most popular conservation area is Mara national game reserve. This is hardly a wonder that makes the list of world wonders. An annual feature of this location’s wonders is the wildebeest migration, which takes place during the dry season as animals from the Serengeti relocate to the Masai Mara in search of better pastures. Here is another marvel: the Masai tribe. This group of individuals has a very distinct manner of living. You should also be on the lookout for their departure from 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. Over a million of wildebeests and other animals like Zebras and cats move to the Masai Mara from the Serengeti. It’s interesting how they cross and make it t this area through all the huddle like the waters infested with crocodiles and the many predators.
There are several activities that you can enjoy while in the Masai Mara game reserve. They 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.
Walks in Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Walks in Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the activities you can do while here. You will have to get a ranger from one of the reserve offices and then you will drive to the areas that are more adventurous. You will leave the car in a secure spot and here you will continue with the ranger and guide. The ranger will be armed just to make sure you are well protected in case the animals charge. The park is really large and you will keep getting back into the car and drive some distances and then walk again. Your guide will have enough knowledge of which spots you will drive and which one you will walk. The walking safaris are very rewarding and you will get closer to the wildlife rather than seeing through the glasses.
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