Things To Know Before Taking Safaris in Masai Mara National Reserve

About Masai Mara National Reserve: – Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Kenya and around Africa. It’s home to the world famous wildebeest migration, which is even one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

 

Extending around 270 kilometers from capital city Nairobi, Masai Mara welcomes tourists from all corners of the world to experience the live view of spectacular wildlife concentration, animals, birds and outstretched grasslands as well as green vegetation. Most tourists coin it as as a breathtaking experience; whereas some of them call it a live encounter. When you’re in Kenya, you’ll love to see lions chasing after gazelles and devouring them, wildebeest giving birth, elephants feeding their calves and many more unforgettable experiences.

 

The Wildebeest Migration: – The most popular wildebeest migration often takes place between July and October (Many tourists visit this reserve during this time). You’ll get to witness thousands of wildebeests and hundreds of gazelles crossing over the Mara river from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. During this event, some animals die due to crocodile attacks. This is what makes the wildebeest migration a memorable experience.

 

 

Animal and Bird Concentration In Masai Mara: – Masai Mara National Reserve is home to the Big Five, the lion, the elephant, the leopard, the buffalo and the rhino. These big five ensures a great array of visitors to the reserve. Other animal species like gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, warthdogs, antilopes and more whereas birds include vultures, ostriches, ox-peckers and many more.

 

 

Top Things To Do In Masai Mara National Reserve:

 

1. Early morning Game Drives before Breakfast and Late Afternoon Game Drives are the best time to see the Wildlife.

2. A trip to the Masai village

3. Balloon safaris

4. Bush dinner and breakfast

5. Masai dance and other cultural activities

 

 

The Perfect Time To Visit Masai Mara: – Masai Mara National Reserve is an all year round destination across East Africa. However, if you want to be in Masai Mara for wildebeest migration, the best time to visit is between July and October.

 

What To Carry for Kenya Safaris: – It’s always advisable to carry a hat, a pair of safari suited boots, sunglasses, a camera, a laptop or notepad and binoculars.

 

Best Place To Stay When You Are In Masai Mara: – There are so many lodges and Luxury camps that offer luxury tented accommodation around the Masai Mara National Reserve. If you’re planning safari tours, then book packages for Kenya tented safaris with Best Camping Tours & Safaris, if you really want to experience the best of your trip. We have been offering tented safaris Kenya including 2½ DAYS MASAI MARA, 3½ DAYS MASAI MARA and more packages to choose from. For more details, feel free to contact us and we will make your trip to Masai Mara National Reserve an experience of a lifetime!

 

BEST CAMPING TOURS also offer comfortable low Budget Camping Safaris in Masai Mara and all over Kenya and Tanzania.

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