Maasai Mara Maasai Mara also written as Masai Mara is Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. It is situated in the southwest of Kenya and famous for its prolific wildlife and the world’s seventh wonder-wildebeest migration. It in the Mara where you meet the famous big five- lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant all in one basket the local inhabitants are the famous Maasai people known for their distinctive dressing and customs. It is without doubt that this is Africa’s number one tourist and safari destination. This national reserve lies on a 1,510 sq km and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level with its terrain being basically grassland and riverine forests. The forest has distinctive acacia tress and is about 270 kilometers from Kenya’s capital Nairobi. It takes about 40-45 minutes flight and about 5-6 hors drive. Maasai Mara National Reserve stretches 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily grassland and riverine forest with clumps of the distinctive acacia trees. It’s about 270 km from the capital city Nairobi and takes about 5-6 hours by road or 40-45 minutes by flight. The Maasai Mara ecosystem holds the record for having the highest lion population in the world, over 2million wildebeest of gazelles and zebras that migrate each year. It also holds the record of over 570 bird species and over 92 species of mammals. The best time to visit the Maasai Mara is during July to October when you get to see the amazing wildebeest migration. December to February is also great as the Mara is dryer and you get to see most animals coming out to hunt. Dancom Tours is always pleased to help you take a trip to the Mara. Visit www.dancomtours.com for more information. This is
