Introduction:
Masai Mara Wildlife Sanctuary is an astounding and picturesque
destination of Kenya. The country is known as a frequently
visited tourist destination for its natural endowments in
wildlife, pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches,
range of water sport activities, convenient accommodation
facilities and hospitable people. The Masai Mara area is a
destination of gently rolling hills and woodlands continuously
watered by the Mara River and Talek River. This many grandeur
place is also a destination of adventure and solidarity. Like
few of the other destinations of Kenya, the breath taking
sights of the wild, the unforgettable safaris and the abundance
of wildlife makes Masai Mara a must see. Masai Mara is also
known as the paradise of birds both native and migratory.
The gentle and undulating grassland helps you to spot the
wild on move without putting any effort. On its western border,
the edge of the park houses the highest concentrations of
game.
What to do:
Site seeing, spotting some of the exotic species of the jungle
and also indulging in some of the adventure sport options
that are available in the park would be some of the commonest
and must do things while visiting Masai Mara National Park.
History:
there isn't much to say in the history of the park except
the local tribes here, as the wilderness and the natural virginity
is still prevalent there in the park where you can see the
beauty and the beast live together happily. The word Masai
denotes the semi nomadic tribe of Kenya who leads a life that
is centred on the wildlife of the country. A river called
the Mara flows through the reserve and this clearly says why
the name of the reserve has been given as the Masai Mara national
Park.The Masai tribe lives in small group of huts and cattle
treading is the main activity of life here. In early days
the tribe had a very primitive way of living. They used to
depend on the jungle for the day-to-day need of life. The
women folk of the tribe were supposed to be the major working
force of the tribe who usually build houses by the locally
available materials like grass, wood log, cow dung and animal
skin off course. But with the passing of time, the tribe is
getting exposed to the outer developed world. This is due
to the adventurous travellers who sometimes meet the tribal
influencing their life style to a considerable extent. The
proof of this fact could be seen in the use of some of the
mechanically prepared things like the stitched garments and
steel utensils etc.
Weather and Best Season to
Visit:
You can visit Masai Mara any time of the year because of its
comfortable climate. The rain is equally distributed throughout
the year and evening is the normal time to rain. So you can
enjoy the whole day without the fear of getting wet in the
wild. However, evening rainfalls are quiet predictable in
the months of July to October.
 TRAVEL WITH REPUTABLE OPERATORS AND QUALIFIED SAFARI GUIDES
Insist that our tour operator uses only trained and certified
professional safari guides
RESPECT LOCAL CULTURES AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Support projects and properties that benefit local people
through employment, soocial development and the preservation
of local livelihoods.
SUPPORT ECOFRIENDLY ACCOMODATION FACILITIES
Try to stay at lodges ad safari camps that look after the
environment and support local conservation projects.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Flora
Masai Mara houses a number of rare species of plants and orchids.
The wonderful grassland and the beautiful variety of wild
flowers, all these spontaneously attract the tourists every
year. The rolling grass scape with the forest rich in natural
resources makes a must visit site for everyone fond of travel
and adventure.
• Fauna
Masai Mara is the natural habitat of a number of rare species
from the animal kingdom. This includes all, ranging from the
mammals, birds to reptiles. The cheetah, genet, hyena, jackal,
leopard, lion, mongoose, serval and wild dog etc. you might
also get to see some of the rare game animals moving freely
in the wild. Primates like baboon, bush baby and monkey are
also some of the interesting species to see in the Masai Mara
Reserve. Dividing the species on their characteristics of
feet, we can see odd-toed ungulates, like rhinoceros and zebra,
even-toed ungulates include buffalo, giraffe, hippo, warthog
and antelope etc. Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard and Lion along
with the Cheetah, Giraffe and Hippo are some of the major
attractions of the reserve.
• The Tribes
The Masai tribe of the nearby areas could also interest you.
You can visit the small units of the tribal that live in small
huts with their unique life style and customs. This semi nomadic
tribe lives harmoniously in and around the jungles due to
their dependence on the forests.
• After
Hours
There isn't much to do in the after hours in Masai Mara Reserve.
However, all you can do is meet the locals residing nearby
the jungle or be inside the hotel or lodge planning for the
next day's adventurous tour in the jungle. |
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