Masai Mara National Reserve
The 1510 square kilometer Masai Mara National Reserve in south-west Kenya is a beautiful stretch of gently rolling African savannah grasslands that borders Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to the south. Masai Mara is a prominent Kenya Safari site in East Africa and a rare wildlife conservation haven known for its stunning natural diversity of species. There are many reasons to visit this animal paradise. The park is home to numerous lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, African buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, and many other creatures that are free to roam in their natural habitat and in large.
Therefore, it should come as no surprise that visitors from all over the world come here to take a Masai Mara Safari tour, especially now that the reserve has been named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The word “Masai” derives from the Maasai tribe, who were nomadic residents of the region, and the word “Mara” is their word for “spotted,” which refers to the common flat-topped acacia trees, shrubs, and bushes that are present throughout the major parts of the reserve.
Things to do in masai Mara
The game drive
The Mara Masai Mara is undoubtedly a wildlife refuge, blessed with a year-round, quite astounding number of creatures. Join knowledgeable rangers on interpretive game drives twice daily as they reveal the Mara’s treasures. It seems like the ideal time to offer our list of the Top 10 things to do in the Masai Mara that should be on everyone’s bucket list when we’re talking about reuniting the majestic Maasai with their ancient, most spectacular land. Explore the wildlife potential in a game drive and feel the thrill.
Walking safaris
On a once-in-a-lifetime guided walking safari, rediscover your sense of adventure and walk in the footsteps of ancestors of explorers and local ranchers. Without the buzz or sound of the safari van, sharpen your senses. Enjoy the African soil on the bottoms of your shoes while taking in the fresh air, the horizon, and the crickets whistle.
Hot Air Baloon
Get up early and go on a memorable hot air balloon tour high over the stunning Mara grasslands. Fly serenely while taking in the breathtaking aerial view of all the animals below, including, if you’re fortunate, the Great Migration. With an incredible, full champagne brunch served in the middle of the Mara, this extraordinary journey comes to a close.
Masai Village walk
Without engaging in an actual cultural encounter with the remarkable Maasai people, no trip to the Masai Mara would be complete. They will extend an invitation to visit their modest manyattas (homesteads) made of mud and sticks and reveal their pastoral culture and long-standing, storied traditions.
Horse Riding
This is a genuinely exceptional way to experience the Mara, much like the early explorers. It is a stimulating way to explore the big landscape without the buzz of the safari vehicle. Imagine riding a horse while passing zebra dazzles, giraffe treks, and, if the season is appropriate, the great herds of the Great Migration.
Great Wildebeest Migration.
The yearly journey of two million herbivores across the Serengeti/Mara environment is known as the Great Migration and is unquestionably one of the most stunning natural sights. Huge herds of grunting gnus can be viewed all year round, but every wildlife enthusiast must experience the infamous, heart-pounding Mara River crossings (July to October).
