Safaris have been romanticized in films and have been a part of most veteran travellers’ itinerary for many years. The Masai Mara in Kenya is undoubtedly the world’s most popular safari destination and it has always fulfilled its promise of adventure and romance. The charm of the Masai Mara goes much beyond the viewing of animals in their natural habitat. The animals are beautiful and they have an amazing capacity to ignore the human beings who descend on them and [...] read more
Kenya has long since been recognised as the home of the modern day safari, a land of mystery and intrigue, imbued with a long and rich history and a natural diversity that is unrivaled anywhere it Africa. From sweeping coastal plains and pristine beaches to grand interior plateaus and the towering Mt Kenya, this is an eclectic country, a place that seems to encompass all the beauty and vibrancy of Africa within its heart. Of course at the centre of [...] read more
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is the most visited park in Kenya due to its large game concentration. This is also the only park you are guaranteed to see the big five (lion, rhino, elephant, leopard and the buffalo). Other than the big cats, you will also have a chance to watch large numbers of antelopes, gazelles, zebras and giraffes. You will see the cheetah, hyena, rabbit and various bird species. The ecosystem of the Mara reserve is unique with [...] read more
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is located in the South Western part of Kenya. It is bordered by the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania. With an area of 1,510 square kilometers. This reserve is famous for the annual wildebeest migration. The reserve was established in 1948 mainly to protect the wild animals from illegal hunting. Both the Masai Mara and the Serengeti National Park form the greatest wildebeest migration spectacle on earth. The migration of the wildebeest may vary from [...] read more
Masai Mara game reserve is the best natural destination in Africa for viewing wildlife in big numbers. Each year, vast numbers of wildebeest and zebra migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania in search of rush green grass that grow during the months of April to May on the Kenya side. Once the herds eat all the grass on the Kenya side, they return back to the Ngorongoro plains and the Serengeti where they give birth and suckle their young ones. [...] read more
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