Kenya has one of the most prominent attractions in the world which provide unique and unmatched Kenya safaris to visitors. There are various attractions spread all over the country. From the coastal strip of Mombasa to Lake Victoria basin in Kisumu; the northern semi arid lands to the rift valley, these provide attractive Kenya safaris options to visitors.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is renowned world over for its unique and exiting wildlife and adventure. Also known as the Mara, the national reserve provides unique Kenya safaris to visitors who enjoy viewing the migration of the Wildebeest, which is the most sought after activity in the reserve during the July-October period. During the wildebeest migration, the Topi (Antelopes), the Zebras and Thompson’s Gazelles also make up the great migration as it is commonly known. This phenomenon makes the Kenya safaris exiting as you are treated to a great view of thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River.

The Mara is located in the south western part of Kenya, and also extends to the Serengeti of Tanzania. Covering the area of 1,510 km2 (580 sq mi), Maasai Mara provides an enormous area for Kenya safaris in the savanna grasslands within the reserve. It takes one about four to five hours by road from Nairobi and 45 minutes by air to get to Maasai Mara. The river lets in the reserve provide water to the wildlife as well as the Mara River which also harbors the crocodiles and the Hippopotami. River Talek is as well a home to Hippos and crocodiles. Most of the wildlife depends on the water from these rivers. One of the most famous attractions with the Kenya safaris is the ‘Big Five’ family. This family consists of the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and the Rhinoceros. All these animals are present in the Maasai Mara national reserve. The Mara is home to the largest population of these animals. This therefore provides visitors making Kenya safaris to view the ‘big five’ a guarantee of their satisfactorily viewing them.

There are also a variety of bird species for bird lovers in this vast reserve. There are more than 470 species of birds in the Mara reserve hence adding to the uniqueness of the Kenya safaris in the region. There are over 50 species of birds of prey. Vultures, eagles, storks and lilac breasted roller which is a very beautiful bird, are among the birds that can be spotted in the Mara. The ostriches can also be spotted in the plains.

Apart from the wildlife, the Mara is also home to the Maasai community, which also makes the Kenya safaris in the region unique. Visitors who wish to have a Maasai cultural experience can also visit the community and meet the locals hence make their Kenya safaris to be unique. This community has co-existed with the wildlife and therefore they are part of the national heritage of Kenya.

To cap it all, The Mara landscape provides a great view to visitors making Kenya safaris in the national reserve. The landscape can be best viewed in the morning by taking a balloon safari to view the rising sun and the wildlife.

I am a tour operator managing the firm Discover Wonderland Safaris.I organize Kenya tours, book hotels, car hire services and air ticketing.Check out Masai mara safaris services we offer.Kenya safaris and Kenya tour

I am a tour operator managing the firm Discover Wonderland Safaris.I organize Kenya tours, book hotels, car hire services and air ticketing.Check out Masai mara safaris services we offer http://www.discoverwonderland.com.

Author Bio: I am a tour operator managing the firm Discover Wonderland Safaris.I organize Kenya tours, book hotels, car hire services and air ticketing.Check out Masai mara safaris services we offer.Kenya safaris and Kenya tour

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