Africa

Wildlife of the Masai Mara

01/08/2017

Cheetah brothers in Masai Mara, Kenya

In the latter half of June 2017, I spent 10 nights in the Masai Mara. I moved around constantly from camp to camp, in both the Masai Mara reserve and the Mara private conservancies, getting a view of the different areas and the choice of properties.

Having not been to Kenya for some time, it was wonderful to see the prolific wildlife that was present in this area. Not only have I never seen so many big cats in such a small amount of time, but the number of plains game was extraordinary too, even though the Serengeti migration had not yet arrived.

I hope this video, even with my rather shaky photography skills at times, shows just how incredible this place is.

OTHER MASAI MARA BLOGS from this research trip:

Amanda Marks went to check out camps and lodges in the Masai Mara in June 2017. See her articles about other camps, and about safariing in the Mara:

Trying to work out whether to stay in the Masai Mara Reserve or a conservancy? Read this helpful article.
Porini Lion Camp – Big cats & great service
Kicheche Mara …and a little night music
Porini Mara – Pioneering wildlife conservation
Ngare Serian – A bridge too far?
Little Governors Camp …and not-so-sleepy cheetahs
Saruni Mara – Pampering in the wild
Naboisho Camp – Hungry hyenas & long walks
Nairobi Tented Camp – Africa in a cityscape
Rekero – A view to be reckoned with

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Amanda Marks is a founder and director of Tribes Travel. She believes travel opens hearts and minds.

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