Masai Mara National Park is an exciting destination in the southern part of Kenya, it is popular for the great wildebeest migration an annual movement of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles moving from northern Tanzania in the Serengeti National Park into southern Kenya across the river Mara this has been named one of the 7 wonders of the world that have attracted many travelers into the country, Masai Mara national park offers the best views of wildlife species, there is a variety of animal species including the so-called big five of the wilderness(Lions, leopards, African buffaloes, Rhinos, and Elephants) these live alongside other mammal species within the biodiverse ecosystem.
Game drives in Masai Mara National Park are the primary highlight of the conservation area, they involve driving through the well-distributed trails of the national park in search of game,in the open savannah plains there are large numbers of animal species including African elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, dik-dik, waterbucks, side stripped hyenas, Jackals, leopards, cheetahs, olive baboons,vervet monkeys, warthogs, hippos, impalas to mention a few. The drives are conducted using 4*4-wheel car drives with an open rooftop to enhance guest experience on animal views and photography. During the game drives guests will encounter birds for example hornbills, ostrich, pelicans, sunbirds, and flamingoes among others.
Game drives in Masai Mara are done in sessions in the early morning beginning at 6:00 am, afternoon at 2:00 pm, and evening times from 4:30 pm, night game drives are allowed with the support of a game ranger, and the morning time is the most recommendable to do activities as an animal are active with predators out to take on prey while herbivores are out to graze, game drives last for 2-3 hours per session in a day depending on guest preference, during the wildebeest migration, extensive game drives are conducted to witness animals on the run.
The best time to do game drives in the Masai Mara National Park is during the dry season between the months of December-February and June-September when the trails of the park are much drier and easier to access, this time grasses thin out, and a few water sources which gets mammal species gathered around the drinking spots. During the rainy season, game drives are possible although these come with difficulty in accessing game routes.
To enjoy game drives in the Masai Mara National Park it is wise to pack right for example safari shoes, long-sleeved light shirts, and trousers, insect repellants, sunscreen, rain gear, cameras, binoculars, and any other items of personal nature.it is important to have an experienced ranger guide with you. When considering doing game drives in the Masai Mara National Park, most travelers wonder where they will be staying well, the Masai Mara is a busy place with vast accommodation facilities, that range from the best budget to luxury.
In conclusion game drives in the Masai Mara national park will expose you to the best of the ecosystem through several mammal species and the beautiful biodiverse environment.