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Masai Mara National Park, Kenya
The Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti Plains. Watered by the Mara River and its tributary the Talek, the park here comprises 1510 km² of open grassland tucked away in the southwest corner of the country. Concentrations of wildlife are highest on the western edge of the reserve, around the spectacular Esoit Oloololo (Siria) Escarpment; however, driving here can be tricky after the rains, and the eastern side sees the greatest numbers of tourists, as Oloolaimutiek and Talek gates are easily accessible from Nairobi. This park is the most visited park in Kenya.
Wherever you go in the Mara, you will see an astonishing amount of wildlife. Of the big cats lions are found in large prides everywhere. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos also exist in large numbers.
Of the antelopes, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles are found in huge numbers, while impalas, topis, hartebeests and of course wildebeests are also profuse. Other common animals include Maasai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, grey jackals and matriarchal clans of spotted hyenas. About 37 black rhinos live in the park but are rarely seen.
The ultimate attraction here is without doubt the annual wilderbeest migration in July and August, when literally millions of these ungainly beasts move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again around October. It’s a staggering experience to be in the reserve at these times.
Photos of Masai Mara National Park
Tours and Safaris to Masai Mara National Park
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Wildlife you can see in Masai Mara National Park
Black Rhino
Cape Buffalo
Elephant
Leopard
Masai Lion
Aardvark
African Hunting Dog
Augur Buzzard
Banded Mongoose
Bat-eared Fox
Bushbaby
Cheetah
Crocodile
Crowned Eagle
Crowned Lapwing
Dik-dik
Duiker
Eland
Goliath Heron
Grant's Gazelle
Great Egret
Grey Heron
Grey-headed Kingfisher
Ground Hornbill
Hamerkop
Hartebeest
Hippo
Hyena
Impala
Jackal
Klipspringer
Lappet-faced Vulture
Lilac-breasted Roller
Marabou Stork
Martial Eagle
Masai Giraffe
Masai Ostrich
Olive Baboon
Plains Zebra
Porcupine
Rothschild's Giraffe
Rueppell's Vulture
Sacred Ibis
Secretary Bird
Serval Cats
Steenbok
Superb Starling
Sykes' Monkey
Tawny Eagle
Thomson's Gazelle
Topi
Vervet Monkey
Warthog
Waterbuck
White Rhino
Wildebeest
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Lucas is one of Ziaras resident Safari Experts and he is ready to talk to you about this tour! Click the link below to get in touch:E-mail: info@ziarasafaris.com
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