Why should I go to the Masai Mara?

Abundance of wildlife The Masai Mara is home to Africa’s famous Big Five species, as well as an abundance of other wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, antelope, ostrich, giraffe, cheetah, hyena and many more.

Is Masai Mara worth visiting?

Is it still worth visiting? The short answer is yes. The Masai Mara Reserve has an abundance of resident wildlife all year round. It is not true that all the predators disappear once the huge herds of the migration move south toward the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania.

What can you do in Masai Mara?

The Top 10 Things To Do On The Masai Mara, Kenya

• Hot Air Balloon over the Masai Mara.
• Safari Drive.
• See the Wildebeest Migration.
• Enjoy a Luxury Stay at the Governors Private Camp.
• Enjoy Cultural Visits with the Masai.
• Visit the Mara River.
• Big Game walking safaris.
• Birdwatching.

Which part of Masai Mara is best?

Best places to stay on safari in the Masai Mara

• Serian Nkorombo. Once an ever moving mobile camp, Nkorombo found such an amazing spot on the Mara River in the Masai Mara reserve that it has taken up permanent residence.
• Governors Camp.
• Little Governors.
• Naibor.
• Rekero.
• Sala’s Camp.
• Il Moran Camp.
• Governors Private Camp.

Is it good to visit Masai Mara in January?

January is one of the warmest months of the year, and day time temperatures can reach 28C, with nights dropping to a minimum of 12C. January is a great month to visit the Masai Mara if you’re a birder: the birdwatching at this time of year is superb and there are many migratory species to spot.

What is it like in Maasai Mara?

What is the Masai Mara like? The Mara has a fairly consistent landscape of open grasslands. This is classic ‘savannah’ country with golden grass, blue skies, and the occasional tree.

What is the best time to go to Masai Mara?

Masai Mara is known to have excellent wildlife viewing all year round. However for those looking for an opportunity to watch as the great wildebeest migration unfolds the best time to visit the Mara is from July to October.

What is Mara famous for?

Maasai Mara is one of the most famous and important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, world-renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, African leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant….Maasai Mara.

Which is better Masai Mara vs Kruger?

Broadly speaking, I found the Masai Mara to be very open and good for seeing a far greater volume of wildlife. The Kruger has more of a bushy environment, but I had better sightings of e.g. leopards there. The private reserves/conservancies of both areas will give you a more private accommodation.

Can you self drive in the Masai Mara?

Can I explore the Mara on a self-drive roadtrip? Yes, you certainly can! The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti in Tanzania are probably the most rewarding game parks in the world. Nevertheless, some of the roads leading to this tourism highlight are the worst roads you will experience while driving in Kenya.