What you need to know About Maasai Mara

During a Game drive at Maasai Mara

Covering an area of over 1,500 square km, the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment...

The swampy land provides more access to water and less access to tourists. The eastern end is closest to Nairobi and hence easier to access by tourists. The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeests migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino). Other game include hippopotami, cheetah, Grant’s gazelle, impala, topi, Coke’s hartebeest, giraffe, Roan antelope and the nocturnal bat-eared fox. However wildebeest are by far the dominant inhabitants of the Masai Mara.

Their numbers are estimated in the millions. The Great Migration starts in July each year when well over one million wildebeest along with large numbers of Thompson’s Gazelle, zebra and other herbivores migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to fresh pastures in the north and then back south again in October.

Masai Mara Attractions
Wildlife 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species have been recorded including annual wildebeests migration involving over 1.5 million animals.

Getting to Masai Mara
Main roads are all weather. Game viewing trucks can only be used by four wheel drives during the rainy season. The main road from Mai mahiu to Narok is quite a smooth road now

Three airstrips serve the Mara:- Keekorok, Olkiombo, and Musiara all of them murramed.

Where to Stay Maasai Mara has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets, tastes and interests. There are very basic campsites where you can pitch a tent and sleep under canvas in the wild, well appointed safari lodges, luxury tented camps with large, fully furnished tents, small private camps for your exclusive use and much, much, more.

Africa Holiday in April-May2011

April is a great month to grab some early summer sunshine – the days are getting longer, the Mediterranean is warming up nicely, it’s a great time for activity holidays and it’s not too late to grab some late skiing.Where to go on holiday in April depends partly on the dates. In 2011, Easter Sunday falls unusually late on 24 April.This means you will be able to get away for 7-11 days by taking just 3 days off work – taking advantage of the Easter weekend. If you plan to travel at this time, see our detailed Easter holiday ideas.

A family enjoying holiday at the beach

Mediterranean Holidays in April
In the Mediterranean in April you can expect long sunny days, uncrowded resorts and a friendly welcome as locals gear up for the summer season. Walking is great and you can expect to see hillsides carpeted with wild flowers. The only drawback is the sea can be a bit chilly for swimming.A Mediterranean holiday is one of the most enjoyable and memorable vacations you will every have the opportunity to take. The sheer number of options available to you can make it very hard to decide exactly where to go on holiday, so it's a good idea to find out a bit more about potential destinations.
One of the best things about taking a holiday in the Mediterranean is that no matter what time of year you go, it's usually quite easy to find someplace where the weather will be warm and pleasant. Spain, Greece, the northern coasts of Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt, Cyprus, Israel, are all examples of places where you can enjoy the many pleasures of the Mediterranean zone.

Trips:

14 days Egypt, Jordan and Israel- Tour Cairo and follow the route of the Exodus to Mt. Sinai, across the Red Sea, Petra, Mt. Nebo and then crossing the Jordan into the "Promised Land" to link up with our Best of Israel Tour.

13 days Israel and Petra-Our Best of Israel 10 day tour, the lands of the Edomites and the Moabites, fascinating Petra, Jerash, Mt. Nebo, Mabada, Amman.

Africa and Indian Ocean

Choose one of our package holiday tours, twin-centre holidays or safari trips and you’ll get the chance to experience an exciting world beyond exotic cocktails and lively water sports. Check out what’s on offer to make your tropical trip that extra bit special.

Trips:

Tsavo Safari trips – 2 nights: This 2 night safari is a popular short adventure, visiting Kenya’s largest and wildest game parks.

Masai Mara Safari trips – 2 nights: Kenya’s most famous park stretches over a flat grassy plain and is known for its annual migration of millions of wildebeest, as well as its hippos, elephant, buffalos, hyenas, giraffes, gazelle and lions.

Taste of Kenya safaris - 3 nights: You’ve just locked eyes with a sleepy-eyed lion. Lifting your camera, you’re distracted by a lumbering elephant. Then, in the distance stands the mysterious Mount Kilamanjaro.

Amboseli Safari trips – 3 nights: This 3 night safari takes in some of Kenya’s vast game parks, all located within a few hours drive of Mombasa’s coast.

Tanzania Safari holidays – 7 nights: Taking you to some of Kenya and Tanzanias most exciting game parks, this safari offers a unique chance to see some of the most amazing wildlife and striking scenery in Africa.

Kenya & Zanzibar twin centre holidays: The island of spices, Zanzibar lies in the Indian Ocean and is renowned for its glorious white beaches, colourful eco-system and cultural heritage, which steps back thousands of years.

Cruise Holidays in April

If you are new to cruising, the vast array of choices now available might leave your head spinning. We have provided these cruise guides to help you reach a decision about what destinations, cruise line and ship will suit you best. The good news is that all this choice means flexibility. Remember, if you can't find exactly what you're looking for our consultants will be happy to tailor make a cruise that suits your needs.


Trips:

Classic Egypt 10 7nights Nile Cruise and 3 nights Cairo

Cruise and Stay 14 7nights and 7 days

Enchanting Egypt 14 7 nights Nile Cruise, 3 nights Cairo and 4 nights Red Sea