Located in Kenya’s southwest is the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Approximately 1510 square kilometers of plains make up the region’s vast, untamed wilderness, which is well-known. The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Many years of excellent conservation efforts have resulted in particularly distinctive species in the Masai Mara. This is the best place in Kenya to see leopards, and it also provides the best encounters with big cats. Some of the unique wildlife here include: Lions, Cheetah, Elephant, Rhino, African Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe and Zebra.
The most popular Kenyan conservation area is this national game reserve. This wonder is hardly remarkable enough to be included in the list of global wonders. Every year during the dry season, animals from the Serengeti migrate to the Masai Mara in search of healthier pastures. This event is one of the attractions that makes this place truly amazing. A further surprise is the Masai tribe. The lifestyles of this group of individuals are remarkably distinctive. Something else you should watch out for is their departure from this kind of living.
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 some cats move to the Masai Mara from the Serengeti National park. It’s interesting how they cross and make it to 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 like 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. You can also access this game reserve by road which is about a 3 hours drive.
Self Drive Safaris in Masai Mara Game reserve.
Most people will wonder if a trip to the Masai Mara National reserve and Kenya in general would be possible without booking through a tour operator or having local guide. You can actually run a trip by yourself; you will need someone to book for you’re the relevant permits. You can actually do your research and book your other necessities online like the accommodation and the car you will use.
Even when you are doing a self drive safari, you will be asked to take a ranger but it’s not compulsory. The trials with in the Serengeti National Park are well maintained and marked and therefore you will easily find your way. Therefore you will be able to drive on your own without help.
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