MASAAI MARA SAFARI.

Experience the great migration and the big five in the Maasai Mara national reserve of Kenya where the sunsets its yellowish beams on the greenish veiled landscape of the reserve creating a magical realm for the spectators. The reserve is also an exceptional location for witnessing the carnivore-herbivore interactions most especially during the great migration river crossings at the Mara River.  You get to evidence the life and death battle between the hunted (e.g. wildebeests, zebras and gazelles) and the hunters (e.g.  The lions, Nile crocodiles and cheetahs).

The Maasai mara national reserve ecosystem also consists of over 450-500 bird species of different categories such as the hammerkop, lilac-breasted roller, marabou stock, saddle-billed stork and many more. in Maasai mara, nature also  co exists with  mankind  that have lived for many years in this community and some of these people are the Maasai people  known for their historical warrior war like nature.

When to travel to Maasai mara for the safari.

The convenient time for safari experiences in the Maasai mara reserve is during the dry season between the months of July to September when the temperatures are chillier and the tracks in the reserve are easier to go through.  Safari ventures such as hot air balloon safaris, fly in safaris and game drive safaris in the reserve are also excellent during this time because of more stable weather and also due to infrequent precipitation because of limited rain the clouds are brighter making it ideal for nature picture taking.

The scanty vegetation also gives the tourists an opportunity to easily see a wide range of the animals in the reserve without even tracking them. Although this is said to be the best season it is partly disadvantageous because of reasons such as price hikes of the camps and safari lodges in Maasai mara due to the aggressive demand from the tourists and the reserve fees for entrance also tend to increase in order to regulate the number of people entering the reserve.

Another disadvantage is that due to park overcrowding in this season, some experiences might be shortened or removed from the tour programs however in order not to go through all these one could opt for the safari in the other months such as January and November since these months are less congested.

 Safari experiences while in Maasai mara reserve.

Game drive through the reserve.

Encounter wild animals such as the elephants, lions and many more in the 4by 4 safari vehicles while you enjoy the spectacular panoramas of the reserve. You can go for the game drives at any time of the day from morning drives to night game drives through the reserve.

Visit the Maasai villages.

Safaris in Maasai mara give openings to the tourists all over the world to uncover traditions and customs and also acquire knowledge about the daily routine of the Maasai people.  From their cultural way of dressing to the way they are artistic in terms of constructing their houses (Manyattas) by themselves and making local crafts is mesmerizing.

The great migration safaris.

The Maasai mara also gives an opportunity to the travelers to experience one of the seven wonders in the world. In Maasai mara the great migration is encountered around the Mara River area where not only the wildebeests converge but numerous wild animals such as the African buffaloes and since many animals are around this area predator prey relationships are at high concentration.

The big five

in Maasai mara national reserve you get to come across the big five members” lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants”. The leopards are the hardest to locate in this group but they are usually hiding in the trees while the others are seen wandering around either in the grasslands or at either the Mara waters or the Talek waters.

Visit the Mara triangle.

This is one of the areas that has variety of wildlife spanning across the area including the carnivores such as leopards and lions and also the wildebeests. The mara triangle is also one of the regions in Maasai mara reserve that gives   ravishing views of the sunset as it goes down the Oloololo escarpment.

The Musiara swamp.

This is a marshy waterlogged area in Maasai mara with dense concentration of the lions, leopards and cheetahs. It is also a home for the Nile crocodiles and the hippos and sometimes herds of wildebeests settle around this area while in Maasai Mara national reserve.

Hot air balloon safaris.

Experience an aerial view of mother’s nature with the wild animals roaming in the expansive grasslands and the epic sunrise over the reserve.

Flare motorogi conservancy.

Encounter more ecosystems in the vast plains that neighbors the Maasai mara reserve.

Some of the best safari camps and lodges to stay at while in Maasai mara.

Maasai Mara Sopa lodge.

This lodge offers the visitors with the view of the Oloolaimuta hills and get to stay in a serene environment full of greenery. It offers services such as the swimming pool, the Lounge and many more and they charge US$129 per night.

Sarova Mara game camp.

These are tented camps amidst the open lush vegetation of the reserve and they have tents such as the Olchani luxury club tent, family tented suite and Mara deluxe tent. The prices per night for one person is 315$.

Alama camp Mara.

This is one of the classy accommodations that has great views of the Maasai mara from the rooms as you relax in your Jacuzzi bathtub and get to also enjoy wilderness meals in the green grassland courtyard in the compound of the lodge. A stay per night at the Almara camp is 346$.

Mara Interpids tented camp.

This is an extraordinary camp with over 30 tents and you will have a view of the mother’s nature such as the Talek River.  A stay at this camp is 650$.

Mara Serena safari lodge.

This accommodation gives the visitors a diverse view of the wildlife spectacles since it’s in the Mara triangle and costs per night is 112$.

Mara Elatia camp.

this is an ideal camp for the Maasai mara sunset viewing  since it’s near the  Oloololo escarpment and it has a green lush courtyard however the prices per night  are 450$.