MASAI MARA SPECIAL
Wildlife of the Masai Mara
By Amanda Marks
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.
Over the next 10 days, keep an eye on our blog, as I will be posting articles about the differences between the national reserve and the conservancies, as well as stories about places I stayed.
MASAI MARA SPECIAL
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