Maasai Mara National Park

South West Kenya

About Maasai Mara National Park

The Masai Mara National Reserve, a wide plain that is always covered with grass, occupies approximately 1510 square kilometers in south east Kenya. It is adjacent to Serengeti National Park of Tanzania at the south. This famous game reserve is unmatched for its wide range of wild animals that have been conserved within the environment.

It offers a unique package for tourists in East Africa who would wish to experience a Kenyan safari. This park is a home to many wild animals such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, among many other large mammals that predominate the Kenyan capital city; they live in the natural environment of the park and move around freely throughout the vast Kenyan plains for most part without any human settlement in sight.

It is not shocking that people come from different parts of the world just to have a tour in Masai Mara as it has been included among other New Seven Wonders of the World. The name has an interesting background. The first part “Masai” is actually a reference to the famous Maasai tribe from Kenya which is known for moving around with its livestock across a wide region while searching for greener pastures. While the second part “Mara” means spotted looking in the local language of Swahili because of those many short trees making spots in general landscapes there.

Why visiting Maasai Mara National Park

Many people dream of going to Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Well, who wouldn’t wish for this experience? Below are explanations why it is important to consider going to see this landmark:

1. The Great Wildebeest Migration

This involves a breathtaking scene in which more than 1. 5 million wildebeest, as well as the zebras and gazelles, dare to cross river mara risking their lives for food the crocodile and other big cats attack them but still they survive most of them.

It is best experienced from July to October.

2. Unmatched Wildlife Viewing (Big Five & More)

In addition to other animals, one can see the big 5 animals in Mara which include lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros; cheetah, hyena, giraffe, hippo are also there.

With many predators around, expect to see amazing lions and cheetahs.

3. Hot Air Balloon Safaris

This is whereby you rise gently at dawn over grassland waking up the sleeper – menace animals and seeing beauty down.

It is followed by a champagne breakfast served in the bush most of the times.

4. Cultural Experiences with the Maasai People

One can visit a Manyatta and witness traditional rituals, activities including the famous jumps and living conditions of the Masai people.

Help promote community based tourism.

5. Stunning Scenery & Vast Plains

The land is covered in rolling grasslands with scattered acacia trees and it is crossed by mara river which is a perfect environment for photography especially during the golden hours when the sun is setting or rising from east side on your left hand.

6. Exclusive Luxury Lodges & Tented Camps

There are top-notch safari lodges or small luxurious tented camps that offer unparalleled hospitality services.

A few may give you an opportunity for a private game drive or bush dinner.

7. Birdwatching Paradise

You can spot various birds like ostrich, eagle and beautiful lilac-breasted roller among others as there are over four hundred and seventy species found in this region.