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Night Game Drives – Discover Maasai Mara’s Nocturnal World

For thousands of people, the highlight of the Great Wildebeest Migration is witnessing thousands of animals plunge into the Mara River. They had to stay out of the way of the waiting crocodiles in order to reach the fertile ground on the other side.

It is well known that the big migration calls the Masai Mara home. More than a million wildebeests migrate through the well-known Masai Mara. They move from the Serengeti national park, in search of better grasses.

During the months of July to October, there are large herds of the wildebeests and other animals who 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. This makes this journey a lot more tricky and tedious. The spectacle of how the wildebeests plash this water to cross to the other shore. 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 migratory occurrences, the Masai Mara contains the largest concentration of animals in all of East Africa. The African big five animals are much sought after by tourists on safari to the Masai Mara national reserve.

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.

For travelers interested in the great migration of the wildebeests, the best time to visit would be between July to October. You will also have a chance to see some migratory birds if you visit between October and April. December and March are the best warm months for the game viewing.

Night Game Drives In Masai Mara

A game drive on most safaris is one of the most fascinating activities and a must do. Usually most game drives are done during the day. A night game drive will give you extra experience since it will look at the nocturnal animals. It will also give you a perspective of the wilderness in the night. Some of the animals that are active at night include the shy leopard, Aardvark, Hippos, Bat Eared Fox, Silver backed jackal, Honey badger, Striped Hyena, Banded Mongoose, Bush Baby, Bush Pig, Caracal, Genet Cat, Cape Hares, Porcupines, Civet cats, Aardwolf and Owl.

To go on a nighttime game drive, you will want certain authorization. This is due to the game park’s regular business hours, which are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Because the wilderness can be extremely dangerous, you must also register and have a ranger for additional protection. The nighttime trips often start at 7:00 p.m. and go for two hours.

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