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Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland.

Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment.

The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve.

Mara Triangle

Wildlife- Nowhere in Africa is more wildlife abundant. The Mara is known as one of the finest wildlife destinations in the world, with an excellent chance of seeing the big five, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, eland, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, waterbuck, oribi, reed-buck and zebra.

Climatic conditions – Altitude 5,300 feet (1,600 metres). Rainy season from November through May, with peak rainfall in December-January and April-May. Dry season from June-November. Often sunny mornings with cloud build-up in the afternoons – during the rains this develops into thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Max temperatures up to 30°C and min temperatures around 20°C.

Access – The Mara Triangle is serviced by two all-weather airstrips– Mara Serena and Kichwa Tembo. The main road access into the Triangle is through Narok and Sekenani Gate.

Accommodation – Mara Serena (150 beds that have luxury bedding and cozy pillows) and Little Governors’ Camp (36 beds luxury bedding and cozy pillows) are the only two lodges situated in the Triangle. Kichwa Tembo, Mpata Club, Olonana, Mara Siria and Kilima Camp are situated on the periphery but use the Triangle.

Best time to visit – Peak season is between July and October, during the migration. Early November and February can also offer excellent game viewing.

Activities – Game viewing, camping, night game drives, visits to Masai cultural villages, ballooning, bush dinner, lunch and breakfast. Masai Mara makes for a spot for a destination wedding photographer to engage different scenes with clients.

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The reserve has a magnificent collection of wildlife

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Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved Savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. In addition, wildebeest cross its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has a grassy plateau and rolling hills intersected by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is flecked with villages of Maasai people. There are several thrilling activities one can enjoy in Masai Mara. The most exciting of these has to be the hot air balloon that lasts for about an hour as you drift gracefully over the African Savannah, overlooking the exquisite wildlife below. Another popular adventure is visiting a traditional tribal Maasai village which permits tourists a fascinating understanding of the famous Maasai’s unique way of life. Nature walks, bush meals, etc. are other popular things in Maasai Mara national reserve. I visited Maasai Mara for two days, and everything was great apart from the internet connection, making it hard to receive or make a phone call. The food and the drinks provided by the Camp were delicious. The staff working at the Camp is friendly and helpful. The tour guide was professional and amicable; he answered all the questions we asked and told us about the park’s history, which was great.

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