Grand and glorious wildlife and the ultimate experience during a safari distinguish Masai Mara from the rest of the African nation. The variety of wildlife species, the presence of the Big 5, the close encounters one can have and the excitement of all such adventurous experiences draw a large number of adventure lovers to the Masai Mara National Park, located in the southwest of Kenya. Masai Mara migration safari is the ultimate safari experience that you can undertake to witness the annual natural phenomenon of movement of large herds of wildlife between Masai Mara and the Serengeti National Park.
You can visit Masai Mara and be part of 4 days Masai Mara migration safari tours organized by reputed tour operators to have the real-life experience of witnessing the world’s most extraordinary wildlife events.
Here we discuss facts that will help you to have the best of adventurous experience during Masai Mara migration.
The best time to witness wildlife migration in Masai Mara
Selecting the time to be at Masai Mara to see the Great Migration is of utmost importance. The best period to witness this natural phenomenon of movement of millions of animals making their way to Masai Mara crossing the Mara River is from July to September. We hope that by September world will return to its normal and all travel restrictions lifted, allowing you to be part of Masai Mara migration safaris.
The vast herds of wild animals stay in Masai Mara from July to October and then again travel back to Serengeti from November. If you are in Masai Mara, it is for sure that you will have the opportunities to have the best of close encounters with wildlife.
The pieces of advice to witness the migration at its best
If you have in mind to being a part of such a safari, then it is wise to know how to witness the migration at its best. The trained guides of the reputed tour organization have the best of knowledge and experience to guide you. Still, then also you should know how to make migration safari in Masai Mara an adventurous experience that will be with you for the rest of your life.
Place to stay
You will notice that there are various options for accommodations overlooking the Mara River. If you prefer, you can stay at private concessions and have a better opportunity to witness the migration. Many tour operators organize special game drives that enable you to stay close to the wild animals for a more extended period.
Selecting the time
We dealt with time prior, but we also want to make you understand that late June and July is the best time to witness the movement into Kenya and late September into October is the perfect time to witness the migration of wildebeests into Tanzania.
Where to witness
It is that the wildebeest follow a regular pattern of crossing the Mara River. Your safari guide knowing the path will locate you close to the point where the animals cross to have a better view of the migration.
Selecting the best guide
It is best to be with a reputed safari organization to have the services of experienced and knowledgeable local guides. It depends on the guide’s knowledge and experience that will turn your safari into a fruitful one. As best guides are local, they will know the recent path that the animals are following for the migration and will situate you close by to witness the same.
It is not that during a Masai Mara migration safari organized by reputed tour operators, you must confine yourself only to the bounds of Masai Mara National Park. They even include a trip to Lake Nakuru and you can witness large flocks of flamingo, pelican, stork and herds of white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and others from close range.
For witnessing wildebeest migration in Masai Mara at your own pace while having a comfortable stay at best of camps and lodges, it is wise to contact BuyMore Adventures. They are a reputed, licensed tour operator in East Africa and a member of KATO and TIES. Call at +254-20-2325654 to speak with their safari advisors to plan your trip to Masai Mara during the Great Migration.