Masai Mara Safari – Why the Mara is one of the best tourist destinations in Kenya
Masai Mara safari is an adventure not to be missed. It offers you the opportunity to see African lions up close, witness the great wildebeest migration, take a hot air balloon safari, visit the famous Maasai tribes, camp under the African sky and much more.
The Mara, as the Masai Mara National Reserve is often called, is a wildlife lover’s paradise. In the reserve you will be able to see all the big five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo), numerous plains animals including wildebeest, giraffes, gazelles, zebras, antelopes, topi, hyenas, cheetahs, pigs and more. more than 500 species of birds.
Here are some of the features that make The Mara one of the best tourist destinations in Kenya.
Spotting African lions
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is called the Kingdom of the Lion. There are more than 30 prides of African lions that roam the Mara grasslands. A Masai Mara safari is therefore the perfect way to get up close and personal with the King of Animals.
The Great Wildebeest Migration
Every year between July and October, more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles depart from the Serengeti plains of Tanzania right through the Mara. It is a spectacle to behold as the herd crosses the Mara River and encounters hungry crocodiles.
Other Mara predators such as lions, wild dogs, hyenas, jackals and vultures attack the young, injured and tired migrants.
Hot air balloon safari
A Masai Mara safari aboard a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience. Balloon safaris at The Mara usually take place early in the morning and last about an hour. The view of the endless grasslands of the savannah, the spectacular sunrise and the wildlife below is unsurpassed.
Visit the Maasai tribe
The Maasai people are admired for their tall elegant features, proud bearing and fearsome reputation. Much of their traditional land has been lost in modern Kenya, but in the lands surrounding the Masai Mara National Reserve, they continue their traditional way of life in symbiosis with the flora and fauna. To learn more about the fascinating Maasai tribes, be sure to embark on a cultural safari in the Maasai Mara.
Camp under the African sky
For a true bush experience, you can camp under the African night sky, separated from the sights, sounds and smells of the wild by just a canvas. Never fear, camping safari style is a luxurious affair, so you don’t have to be afraid to break it.
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