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
If you are thinking about vacationing in Kenya but think the only thing to do there is a Safari, you are very mistaken. Kenya is a fantastic destination for a holiday, and though safaris may be a main attraction, Kenya is not what most people imagine it to be. One great adventurous attraction in Kenya that is a must do is visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve. This 200 square mile reserve located in the southwestern region of Kenya offers [...] 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
The Masai Mara is said to be the greatest wildlife sanctuary on the planet. It is located North of the Serengeti plains and measures 1510 KM2 of mostly open grassland. Entrance to the park can be permitted at any of the six official gates; Taleki gate, Ololaimutieki gate, Olololo gate, Musiara gate, Sekanani gate, Sand River gate (currently closed). Apart from the usual game drives, there are many other types of safaris offered in the Mara, including masai village visits [...] read more
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