Adventures in Masai Mara, Kenya

Located about 5 hours west of Nairobi, Masai Mara is Kenya's greatest park. The Mara is an extension of the Serengeti and covers over 1500sqkm. It contains a staggering amount of game especially during the annual wildebeest migration. There are no fences around the reserves in Kenya and Tanzania allowing the animals to roam freely in search of new grasses for grazing. The wildebeest migration is one of the few large movements of game in the world. The wildebeest give birth to their calves in the South East Serengeti then move into the Western Serengeti before heading north to Masai Mara in July. They feed on the lush grasses of the Mara until October as the Serengeti plains are too dry. In December, the rains return to the Serengeti as does the migration. There are 1.3 million wildebeest; 200,000 zebra; and 350,000 gazelles estimated in the migration. Of course all the lions follow these animals making the Mara the most predator-packed reserve in the world. Cheetahs are very difficult to see in most African parks, but they are very easily seen here. Wildebeest can't pass up the opportunity to drink as they cannot go longer than 5 days without water. They will risk life and limb to do so. In the morning they might cross the croc- infested river only to re-cross the same river later in the afternoon. We camped for 16 days in the park at a community run Masai camp near Talek gate. We can't wait to do it again!

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Masai
• Mara
• kenya
• wildebeest
• lion
• cheetah
• migration
• africa
• park
• game
• wildlife
• tito
• river
• camping
• safari
• Serengeti
• Talek
• death
• wanderlusts
• travel

[b03y]

was just there. amazing place.

[Cvillemac]

@b03y How was it? It's the rainy season now isn't it? The migration doesn't come until late July/ early August.

[liinaliina345]

Hello! When it's filmed???

Is that Cheetah with cub, a Honey? And her cub, Toto?

[Cvillemac]

Yes, it is. Big Cat Diaries was filming the same sequence of the kill while we were there. We got lucky, they had been waiting 4 days to get that sequence, we were there for 10 minutes. Their footage is better though.

[samg12345]

I stayed at the Keekorock Lodge, Where is this site exactly? Great Video BTW. I couldnt see the leapord, but took the baloon ride, believe me one of the best experience in my life.

[Cvillemac]

We stayed just outside the Talek gate, which is in the middle of the north side of the park. This video was filmed over 16 days in the park, so don't be disappointed you didn't see a leopard. It takes lots of time and patience to see leopards, and a bit of luck. Thanks for the comments, it was was great experience for us too. I have more wildlife videos if you are interested in seeing more.

[sheagirl13]

This is what i want to do when i get older. It looks exciting.

[breezyhour]

true.

[mosesmoses2000]

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[soundbeans]

does kenya have any towns or cities?

[eddyisonline]

Absolutly amazing - we love this park. Mara and serengeti are the worlds most fascinating places. We just stayed here for 2 days and we saw all the big cats.

[michostube]

Dude!!!! gr8 football skillz... :-) drop me a line the next time u r in uganda... :-) Thanks 4 coming!!

[ckmurithi]

Masaimara is trully an amazing safari destination.

[seartmboya]

LEOPARDS ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL COMPARED TO LION..

[sasusakuchic001]

@liinaliina345 omg i loved that little cub SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE i cried when i heard he died :'( im so jealous you got to see him you're so lucky

[SAImmobilien]

Thank you for so much good information and great pictures

[oregonlumberjill]

Fabulous video, but the music volume exceeds the vocals.

[AjandKris]

This is what i want to do when i get older, Be in masai mara, Filming The big cats ruling the land :). What do you think it would require?