Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara  

Are you Planning a safari to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve? Here are the Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara for both first-timers and experienced travelers. Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa for wildlife safari especially for big five viewing and Wildebeest Migration. The award-winning safari reserve is not only spectacular but also teeming with large numbers of wildlife that you can enjoy viewing during safaris, especially on Game drives. This is a real place for a dream safari fulfillment in Africa for any wildlife lover.

With its busting numbers of wildlife, you may wonder how to explore this amazing reserve but here are the Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara, that will allow you to explore its beauty and diversity during your Kenya safari tours/Kenya wildlife safaris.

What to do in Masai Mara –  Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve

1. Game drives safaris

Embark on a safari Game drive during your Masai Mara National Reserve visit and enjoy great wildlife sightings. You will spot all the top wildlife species including the famous African Big Five animals during your safaris in Masai Mara. Game drives also allow you to track the great wildebeest migration where millions of mammal grazers march in search of fresh pastures and water. During your Game drive safaris in the enticing Mara Eco-system, you will have opportunities to spot Africa’s famous wildlife and take great photos and videos. Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve can be done all year round and are arranged in areas with the highest concentration of wildlife. Game drives are carried out in standard tour vehicles with a retractable roof and can start in the morning or afternoon.

2. Balloon Safaris – Balloon rides

Floating lazily above the Mara, while viewing different wildlife below is surely one of the experiences that you will live to remember. Hot air balloon rides usually give travelers opportunities to have an aerial view of the reserve having explored it on game drives and nature walks.  The safari experience indeed deserves to be in the Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve, as you will be left yearning for more and more. Masai Mara is one of the best places to visit for these balloon rides Kenya Safaris offers visitors opportunities to experience these balloon rides.

You will surely get a better perspective of the area and admire the Masai Mara’s beauty from the sky. Hot Air Balloon safaris in Masai Mara usually set off from the Little Governors Camp, rising as the first sunlight lights the Mara. Acacia Safaris Limited has well-crafted packages that guarantee hot air balloon rides while on your safari in Kenya’s premier Masai Mara Reserve.

3. Birding safaris – Bird watching in Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is rich in birdlife species with up to 500 different bird species recorded within the park boundaries. If you are looking for the Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve, bird watching should surely be on your list. The Masai Mara National Reserve is a birder’s paradise indeed!!

Birding or Bird watching in Masai Mara is fantastic and some of the birds you should look out for are the giant ostriches or check out birds of prey like vultures. You will also spot the Ground hornbills, Kori bustards, Secretary birds, Plovers, and White stalks. The swampy areas are great places to spot different storks and cranes, such as saddle-billed storks scouting for catfish.

You will also spot the goliath heron, which is the world’s largest, plus sacred ibis, yellow-billed storks, and great white egrets. There are many different kingfishers with seven species of giant kingfishers to see in Masai Mara National Reserve. You will also encounter some smaller birds that can also be seen nesting on the thickets or edges of escarpments while on bird-watching safaris in Masai Mara. Our Birding safaris in Masai Mara are led by very experienced and knowledgeable guides, and thus there is a guarantee of enough information for you on safaris. These birding guides know all the different species of birds, plants, and wildlife that you will encounter during your safari thus spicing up your adventure.

4. Great wildebeest migration viewing – Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara  

A must include in your Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve. The natural wonder has brought the world to attention as it remains the only terrestrial mammal migration that is untouched or undisturbed. The Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara is a must-include while in Kenya. Based on our latest encounters and experience, Between June and November, over 1.5 million wildebeest, Thompson’s Gazelles, and Zebras cross the Mara River from the Serengeti in search of greener grass into the Masai Mara National Reserve.

They encounter many challenges along the way. Apart from stalking predators, the migrating animals have to cross the crocodile-infested Mara River where thousands drown or get eaten by crocodiles. Those who cross the river have to contend with Africa’s big predators. The scale of the migration is so large that it can be observed from space. Tourists visit to witness the great concentration of animals, the calving season, and the battle between predator and prey. The safari activity is a shouldn’t miss while in Kenya.

5. Guided Walking safaris – Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara   

The other top safari activity in Masai Mara National Reserve is walking safaris. The safari experience on guided nature walks in Masai Mara National Reserve offers beyond exceptional safari experience that will keep you excited in the sweet sweeping pains. These walking safaris offer tourists opportunities to spot birds, wildlife, and the savanna on foot while taking their time to observe the beauty of the area. It is the best way to appreciate the sheer beauty and panoramic views of the reserve and perhaps a must-include for those interested in having a little more extraordinary feel of the African bushes. Plan your safaris with Acacia Safaris Limited and experience life-changing adventure during your Kenya safari tours.

Nature walks also allow tourists to get close to the surroundings and pristine wilderness in a way that is not possible with game drives. By getting close to nature, you get to appreciate it even more. Before you embark on a nature-guided walk in Masai Mara National Reserve, the well-experienced Guides will teach you how to track mammals but also let you know what to do in case you meet any dangerous ones. Plan a Masai Mara Safari with Acacia Safaris Limited and have the ultimate wilderness experience. Our well-designed safari packages guarantee adventure on all the Top 5 things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve.

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