Category: Wildlife

Big Five in the Masai Mara: What Animals Will You See?

Big Five in the Masai Mara: What Animals Will You See?

Is the Masai Mara a Big Five Destination? Yes — the Masai Mara National Reserve and adjacent private conservancies are one of Africa’s most reliable Big Five destinations. All five species — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino — are present in the ecosystem, though rhino sightings are rare and require specific effort. The …

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Great Migration River Crossings: When and Where to See Them in the Masai Mara

Great Migration River Crossings: When and Where to See Them in the Masai Mara

When Do the Great Migration River Crossings Happen in the Masai Mara? The Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings at the Mara River in the Masai Mara typically occur between late July and late October, with the peak concentration of crossings happening in August and September. The crossings happen when large herds of wildebeest and zebra …

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