Masai Mara, Kenya
About Masai Mara
Maasai Mara National Reserve is an region of preserved savannah wilderness in south western Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Animals include lions, elephants, cheetahs, wild buffallo zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages of Masai people.
History Of Masai Mara
Kenya was one such British colony, from 1888 to 1962. In 1961, an area of 520 sq kms was known as a wild life sanctuary. Soon it was expanded as a game reserve of 1821 sq kms, run by the Narok County Council. Kenya got independence in 1963 and realised that tourism could be a major source of revenue. Hence, in 1974 Masai Mara was declared a National Game Reserve.
Things To Do In Masai Mara
.Balloon Safari
Experience Masai Mara from great heights, by go for a balloon safari over the savannahs.Watch deer, zebras and more while you are high up in a hot air balloon. This ride promises a stunning view of the Masai Mara Reserve as well as the magnificent sunrise. This is absolute for all those looking to try something unfamiliar, instead of the usual jeep safaris that are available at pretty much every wildlife reserve area.
.Game Drives
Several lodges and hotels arrange fun game drives for their guests. If you are visiting in the time of the migration period, you will definite be in for a great time.Game drives happen in four batches _ mornings, afternoons, night and all day. These drives allow you to view the animals from up close, making it a truly unbelevable experience for all. Night game drives are rare, as there is a slight risk factor elaborate. But they are also the most wonderful, as the sky is then velvety black and dotted with bright stars.
.Walking Safaris
These safaris are for those who want to make the most of the reserve by participation in it on foot.Safaris in jeeps and vehicles are great fun. But it's even more so to experience them while you walk. Take a walking safari across the reserve and get ready to view the tiniest details of the ecosystem. You may even come across tracks of animals, exotic birds and more. These walking safaris are of course, guided and these guides are well trained and will give you all the info you may need.
.Bush Camping
Experience like no other, try bush camping in the reserve. Alternative of living in a luxurious lodge or hotel, you will be camping in tents.Live inside a tent, eat around the campfire, meet with other guests, watch elephants mandering around by the lake and have a calm, completely extraordinary experience overall. This is what bush camping is all about. Any kind of stress that you may have will simply melt away after this. You can ask at your hotel for the most popular bush camping sites and then head over.
Best Hotels
Keekorok Lodge Sun Africa Hotels
Azure Mara Haven
AA Lodge Masai Mara
Mara Leisure Camp
The Mara Sun Lodge
