What to do while in Maasai Mara National Park: As numerous get to have a safari into the great lands of Kenya one of the selective destinations to have a safari adventure from is the great Maasai Mara National Park known for its selective beauty all over.
The national park is one of the most exciting destinations to have any kind of safari experience, the national park is located within the Southwestern region of Kenya, and it shares borders with other countries like Tanzania, covering a total surface area of about 1510 square kilometers and then it was established as a national park in 1961.
home to over 95 mammal species such as; lions, buffalos, elephants, black rhinos, hyenas, hippos, elands, leopards, topi, crocodiles, cheetahs, zebras, impala, wild beasts, jackals, and many others. Having over 570 bird species, surrounded by an open flat grassland with a dense forest of acacia trees. Hence, while at the national park, there is quite a lot to experience and engage in as sightseers gain new experiences and create good memories. Therefore, some of these activities include the following below:
What to do while in Maasai Mara National Park.
Bird Watching.
One of the selective attractions found in Maasai mara national park are the bird species that are found in the national park and this ranks the national park as a great birders’ haven because the national park is home to over 500 bird species and hence allows visitors to marvel at most of the desired birds to marvel at some of the bird species include; giant ostriches, Vultures, geese, hornbills, pelicans, egrets, herons, storks, spoonbills, storks, the martial eagles which is known to be so strong and it feasts on the young birds like the dik-dik and impala, red-throated wryneck, ab dim’s stork, grey-headed kingfisher, turaco, hamerkop, bustard, bee-eater, African wood owl among others.
The Great Wildebeest Migration.
While at the national park, there is a great chance to marvel at the great wildebeest migration and this is one of the mind-blowing safari activities that sightseers can never stop thinking of once experienced, the national park hosts over 1.5 million wildebeests this migration always happens between months of June to November.
Wildlife viewing
Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing as they get to sightsee numerous animals that are found in the national park these Wildlife species include; Zebras and the Thomason’s Gazelles are commonly spotted around the Mara River from Serengeti moving from one part to another while searching for food in the green grass, Africa’s big predators and other species of the big five.
Horseback Riding.
Visitors can also get to be part of Horseback riding safaris which will allow them to ride through the national park as they get to marvel at numerous attractions that are found in the park such as; elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes, wildebeests, hartebeests and many others.
other safari activities that can be done at Maasai Mara National Reserve include; hot air balloon safaris, guided nature walks, game drives, Camping and photographic safaris, and Maasai cultural encounters.
Contact our trusted tour operators in case of more information about what to do while in Maasai Mara National Park and Book with our tours and travel companies such as; Focus East African Tours who offer the best tour packages while on your safari in Maasai Mara National Park in Kenya.
