The distinctive black-coated ape shares 98.8% of its DNA with humans. Notably
social and intelligent with the ability to use tools. They are typical animals of the
rainforest and woodlands.
Living largely in communities based around a core of related males with an internal topped by a benevolent alpha male, chimpanzees associate from 10-100 members.
Chimpanzees groom, babysit and kiss each other offspring. Chimps eat and sleep in trees, feeding on fruits, leave, and flowers and at times change their diet and hunt other monkeys like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and many others.
Scientific name: pan troglodytes
IUCN status: Endangered
Adult weight: 28-75kg
Habitat: Rainforest, woodland, and Savannah
Tips for chimp Viewing
Realistically chimpanzees are habituated, and areas like Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania give the best experience. Ranger guides on the ground shall lead you to the selected chimpanzee family and explain to you the dos and don’ts, enjoy the cool breath of the jungles, and witness such a fruitful moment.
Uganda is the ranking destination to see these apes, in Kibale national park, budongo forest, Kyambura gorge, and kalinzu forest reserve. They can also be found in Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda, Tanzania in the Mahale mountains and Gombe stream national parks.
Where to see chimpanzees in Africa
Uganda is the ranking destination to see these apes, in Kibale national park, budongo
forest, Kyambura gorge, and kalinzu forest reserve. They can also be found in
Nyungwe forest national park in Rwanda, Tanzania in the Mahale mountains and
Gombe stream national parks
Holiday ideas to see chimpanzees
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Cheetah
Meet the fastest land mammals that are capable of running up to 70km/h in short bursts and are easily visible in open Savannah and grasslands.
IUCN status: vulnerable
scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
Habitat: open grasslands and woodland
Adult weight: 50-70kg
Quick facts about cheetahs
Superficially similar to the leopard, the cheetah is the most diurnal of Africa’s cat species, hunting using speed as opposed to stealth. Cheetahs are the least powerful of the large predators and highly face challenges like being chased from their kills and killing their cubs before 3 months.
Male cheetahs are strongly territorial and often defend their territories in trios or pairs. Like leopards, cheetahs are heavily spotted and most solitary in their habits, but their preference for grassland and Savannah habitats and their greyhound-like build, and distinctive tear marks preclude the confusion.
Where to see cheetahs
Cheetahs are very scarce creatures, but using their hunting by day gives you more chances to see them in areas like Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ol OlPajeta, and Kidepo being changed enough.
Tips for viewing cheetahs
Cheetahs prefer open grasslands where they pursue and spot their prey, however, they are so rare and hard to spot, but while on a safari one must scan around termite molds, scan around the dry Savannah and check around medium antelopes as they prefer smaller animals like the gazelles, impalas, duikers and many others. Count yourself lucky when you encounter cubs and the mother or a coalition.
Holiday ideas to see cheetahs
Let’s explore the open savannas of Africa as we hunt for these cheetahs with our cameras and eyes getting closer with our binoculars and always aiming for the best
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Quick facts about the African Buffalo
Adult weight: 680kg-900kg
Scientific name: Syncerus caffer
Habitat: Savannah, forest and flood plains
IUCN status: nearly threatened
About Buffaloes
An African Buffalo is known to be among the most dangerous animals in Africa due to its defensive nature and unpredictability
Buffaloes have a poor ability to regulate their body temperature, this means that during the hot equatorial days, they spend most of their time in mud or shallow water as a way to cool down their hot bodies. On average, buffaloes have their first calves at the age of four to five years, the animals will give birth once in every two years. They can live up to 25 years, with many getting to the age 15.
Buffaloes are always feeling happy trampling cats like lions as a sign of revenge and defense while being attacked. Buffaloes feed on grass and other bushes and this usually forces them to always look around for greener pastures.
Buffaloes live in two group types, family herds-contains mainly females and calves, and bachelor herds
Where to see buffaloes in Africa
They are widespread in Africa and require open grassland and forests, this is a good sign that the safari goers shall have enough of these creatures.
Tips for viewing African Buffaloes
Enjoying the cool breath and uncountable jungle calls are the true rewards of nature in this UNESCO world heritage site. A ranger is allocated to move around with tourists since it’s still a national park with wildlife for safety measures, rich in streams and waterfalls, tourists can easily bask in this home away from the environment, Butterfly species and other invertebrates, birds, primates, and vegetation can also, be sighted.
It’s indeed a national geographic encounter, when seen in long lines heading to quench their thirst, trampling the ground and dropping lots of dung rising a lot of dust is definitely a better moment for photo moments.
While moving around game parks, always avoid the thickest as they can knock the car, big cats like lions always follow such crowds, and calves and old buffaloes are always a target
While walking in the game parks always go with a ranger guide to escort you and show you all the best nature offers
Holiday ideas to see the African Buffaloes
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MABAMBA WETLAND
Situated in Kasanje village and about 40km from Entebbe town, the Mabamba wetland and swamp is a true definition of Uganda’s natural beauty. The name Mabamba is in Luganda meaning lung fish swamp. Mabamba is famously known as a popular hot spot for birding activities and one of the finest spots that are very endowed with a variety of different bird species hence one of the top tourist attractions for bird watching in Entebbe town and the whole country at large.
Visiting Mabamba swamp will enable visitors to encounter several different bird species including rare, endemic and migratory bird species without going to the national parks in remote areas. Aside from the stunning bird species sheltered in Mabamba wetland, Sitatunga antelopes can also be encountered in the vast swamp hence it has become a sanctuary for these particular mammal species.
The enormous wetland is one of the many swamps of the mighty Lake Victoria and was declared a Ramsar site and wetland of International importance in 2006.
WHAT TO SEE AT MABAMBA WETLAND?
Mabamba Wetland and Swamp is one of the few destinations where birders can spot the rare shoe bill throughout the day. With over 250 bird species recorded in the area, the vast swamp also shelters four threatened bird species.
Some of the bird species that can be seen at Mabamba may include Breasted bee-eater, brown-snaked eagle, blue swallow, brown parrot, black-crowned night heron, African common moorhen, African purple swamp hen and more.
WHAT TO DO WHILE AT MABAMBA?
Bird watching
Bird watching is the popular and main tourism activity at Mabamba Wetland. The vast swamp attracts over 250 different bird species and the rare Shoebill storks dominates as the key attraction.
It is one of the few destinations where the rare shoe bill stork can be sighted throughout the whole day hence attracting a large number of visitors especially passionate birders from across the world.
Birding tours in Mabamba take about 4 hours and one can also watch the stunning birds throughout the day depending on their preference. Mabamba wetland is also home to four threatened bird species Pallid harrier, Blue swallow, Papyrus Ganolek and White-winged warbler. Other bird species that find a home in Mabamba may include yellow-backed weaver, yellow warble, yellow-rumped tinker bird, striped kingfisher, Spur-winged Geese, Sand Martin, shining blue king fisher, red-eyed dove, red-billed fire finch, little egret, Grey-headed kingfisher, Flycatcher, Grey-headed sparrow, Grey parrot, Goliath herons, blue-headed coucal, to mention but a few.
Spot fishing
Fishing was initially the most popular activity in and around Mabamba wetland to date, fishermen can be seen around this area. Some of the fish species that find a home in Mabamba may include tilapia, silverfish, Nile perch, lungfish and mudfish. Local fishing methods such as the use of hooks and rods are very common in the Mabamba area and several fish species can be sighted using those particular methods.
Community walks
Community walks in the neighbourhood of Mabamba offer visitors a great opportunity to interact with the locals in the area while learning about their way of living, background history, culture and customs. Locals around the area are engaged in several economic activities like fishing, farming and other small projects that are being supported and uplifted for the better by visitors.
One of the ways how visitors have boosted small projects of the locals is through buying their products and some of them may include mats, bags and baskets that are made locally from swamps. Visitors can also visit Entebbe town which is just about 40 kilometres away. Entebbe townhomes Uganda’s national airport, Entebbe Airport.
Butterfly watching
Aside from the popular bird watching as the main tourism activity at Mabamba, butterfly watching is yet another popular trilling tourism activity enjoyed by many in this area. Watching stunning butterflies of different species roam in the air is breathtaking and one of the moments one shouldn’t miss out on while at Mabamba.
Mabamba Swamp and wetlands attract over 200 different butterfly species and some of these may include Acraea aganice, and Achaea aurivill, to mention but a few.
BEST TIME TO VISIT MABAMBA
Even though the vast swamp is an all-year tourism destination, the best time for birding in Mabamba is during the wet season of September and March as this is the period that attracts migratory birds from Europe. Much of the nesting and breeding of several bird species also take during the wet season.
The shoebill can also be spotted in a number of areas in the country; Queen Elizabeth national park, around Lake George marshes, Murchison Falls national park along the Nile, Toro Semliki wildlife reserve, Semliki national park, Katonga wildlife reserve, lake Mburo national park, Makanaga swamp, Lutembe RAMSAR site, Ishasha sector, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and many others.
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Meet Rwanda’s newborn gorillas at one of the world’s most prestigious wildlife festivals. Kwita izina continues the centuries-old Rwandan tradition of naming children in front of family and friends. Rwanda began officially naming mountain gorillas in 2005. It has evolved into a global celebration of nature. By naming them, we give these magnificent animals the respect they deserve.
why Kwita Izina
The ceremony is an opportunity to thank the surrounding community, research partners, veterinarians, and dedicated conservationists, rangers, and trackers. About 374 mountain gorillas have been named in the last 18 years to commemorate the country’s dedication to sustainable and responsible tourism. The Kwita izina (Gorilla naming) ritual continues for centuries as an old Rwandan tradition of naming children in front of family and friends as a sign of respect. The Park rangers and researchers named gorilla babies in the Rwandan mountains thirty years before the first formal gorilla naming ceremony, and they observed each gorilla in its family and habitat.
Kwita Izina positive effect
Kwita Izina is now part of an ambitious effort to safeguard Rwanda’s natural heritage and boost tourism’s role in the country’s transformation. Rwandans from all walks of life now recognize the gorilla’s intrinsic importance and contribution to the country’s economic prosperity as a result of the naming ceremony. Rwandans were trained as gorilla keepers and this has helped it to emerge as the continent’s leading conservation and sustainable tourist destination. For example, the 2010 census counted 480 mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massive, but the 2016 census counted 604 in the same area. These initiatives have helped to increase the global population of mountain gorillas to 1,063 in the whole world which is no longer categorized as endangered. It’s a country’s major income earner and a key aspect to the communities; this is an event that brings all categories of to witness and the chosen ones to name the baby gorillas. A juvenile mountain gorilla named Kwita izina was honored at the foot of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. You can also make an early inquiry about the event through numinous African safaris to reserve and purchase a ticket for the next gorilla naming event.
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Tourist attractions in Akagera National Park
Akagera National Park is Rwanda’s only national park that offers animal game drives and here are some of the tourist attractions;
Mammals and bird life
The park is home to more than 525 bird species with exceptional raptors figures of 44 species making it one of the top bird-watching places in Rwanda and East Africa. The different natural areas found at Akagera Park attract a wide range of bird species such as the Sooty Falcon, Stripped Pipit, Slate-colored Boubou, Shoebill, Booted Eagle, Cannabis’s Bunting and Amur Falcon.
The wildlife population of Akagera National Park has grown in recent years, The park’s natural richness includes the big five like the leopards, lions, buffalos, elephants and rhinos however, the park has introduced Masai giraffes being accompanied by zebras, topis, impalas and many others A new perimeter fence was installed in late 2013 to protect and prevent wildlife from encroaching on surrounding settlements around the park. Plans are in the works to bring lions and rhinos to the park, making it an ideal habitat. Lions and rhinos are being reintroduced to the park, making it a perfect habitat for all five major animal species. Because there aren’t many predators in the park right now, the wildlife is more comfortable and easier to observe.
Akagera river
The Akagera River and Wetland Ecosystem are the major tributaries to Lake Victoria, accounting for 34% of the lake’s inflow and forming a major Akagera tourist attraction. The Akagera River Basin spans 60,500 square kilometers and is shared by four countries: Burundi (13,790 km2), Rwanda (21,630 km2), Tanzania (20,680 km2), and Uganda (4,400 km2). This includes hills and ridges, marshes and lake districts, the West Victoria Lake District, Congo -Nile Divide the Nile River Basin includes the river basin. The Akagera River originates in the wetlands and lake-topography zone and has three significant tributaries, including the Nyabarongo, Akanyaru, and Rubabu rivers. Papyrus swamps, lakes, open water bodies, and the river itself dominate this zone. The wetlands are dominated by Cyperus papyrus and Phoenix reclinata and are home to fauna like the rare Shoebill (endangered in Rwanda) and other hippos, buffalo, giraffes, impalas, and sitatungas.
Flora and fauna
Akagera National Park is endowed with extraordinary biodiversity due to its favorable location where different vegetation zones converge. The park consists of forested lakes, savannah plains, papyrus swamps, and rolling highlands. The vast system of freshwater lakes, together with the papyrus wetlands, forms the largest protected and preserved wetlands in Central Africa. Akagera National Park features savannah vegetation in the country of the Thousand Hills of Rwanda being the only outstanding protected area and therefore the only national refuge for savanna-adapted flora and fauna. It complements the moist forests of Nyungwe National Park in southern Rwanda and the afro-alpine habitats of Volcanoes National Park in the north.
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Land of a thousand Hills
Rwanda is one of the few African countries with a gentle environment and weather that allows visitors to see and study the unequaled majesty of the savannah plains and the distinctive beauty of animals, mammals, and birds. Rwanda has 4 distinct and significant national parks;Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Gishwati-Mukura National Park and Akagera National Park. The Rwanda Development Board, with the help and supervision of the Rwandan government, operates these 4 national parks, which serve as the country’s tourism hub. Each national park offers unrivaled sights, habitats, weather, and a fantastic way of life. Due to its rich and unequaled history as Africa’s oldest national park, Volcanoes National Park is the most visited safari park in the country. The unparalleled Nyungwe National Park is home to a unique variety of chimps and primates that are rarely seen on the African continent.
Due to the unmatched Volcanoes National Park Attractions ,Visitors to this world heritage site can do more than just a 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is a prominent tourist attraction and one of the country’s most popular activities. Mountain gorillas are critically endangered. Volcanoes National Park is home to approximately 150 mountain gorillas divided into 12 groups, as well as a few wild gorillas. Each day, Volcanoes National Park grants roughly 96 gorilla trekking permits to visitors, with each group of eight people visiting mountain gorillas. Rwanda’s high-end tourism plan draws the most luxurious resorts and lodges, offering increased incomes for villages next to Volcanoes National Park, which is home to mountain gorillas
Hiking
Adventurers can combine their gorilla trip with a mountain trek in the Virunga highlands. Hiking is possible on 5 main summits in Volcanoes National Park. Mount Muhabura, Gahinga, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke which contains a deep crater lake at its peak, which is 3,711 meters above sea level. Mount Bisoke requires no previous trekking experience. Physical fitness is only required due to the height and length of the climbing. The hike might take 5 to 7 hours, depending on the speed, frequency of stops and weather.
Dian Fossey Grave Hike
Dianne Fossey grave hike is among the Volcanoes National Park Attractions. A visit to the Volcanoes Park for gorilla trekking can be combined with a hike to Diane Fosse’s grave. Diane Fosse is an American primatologist who spent over 20 years at the park studying mountain gorillas. Diane Fosse’s life was adapted into a film in the late 1980s called Gorillas in the Mist. Poachers murdered her in 1985. Her burial is at the Karisoke Research Center, between the picturesque volcanic peaks of Bisoke and Karisimbi. The journey through the forest to the tomb takes about 6 hours round trip. You might see elephants, buffaloes, golden monkeys, and other primates along the way.
Attractions around Volcanoes NP
Nyange community walk
As you walk around the lake, you can take pictures and videos of the scenery along the way. Canoeing is also recommended for those who are not good at walking. The Nyange Community Walk aims to showcase all aspects of Rwandan village life. Take a guided walk through the town of Nyange to see how the locals work and make a living. Visit the iron smelter, a mat weaver, a local banana brewery, and a carpenter’s house. You will also be able to witness the preparation of traditional Rwandan food and even participate if you wish, not to mention taste the meal at the end!
this is where travelers mingle with the locals for extraordinary market experience, this brings visitors closer to craft markets and food markets, it’s a good one for the most interested one indeed.
Ibyiwachu culture tour
Among the most loved Volcanoes National Park attractions is this culture centre. This also serves as an attraction in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda. There are many cultural performances here that you can attend. This has been a great initiative bringing the once poachers back to a helpful and normal life. Today, they make a living by performing for tourists than hunting. A tour of the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village will give you the chance to see the traditional homes of the local kings and the preparation of herbal mixtures by traditional herbal masters. Enjoy Kinyarwanda’s cultural music, dance, and drums. You can as well have the opportunity to explore different routes by mountain bike with your guide
Great cultural and natural-historic caves formed over centuries due to the volcanic activities that took place in the virunga massive. Have the ancient touch while in the 1.25 miles long cave. It’s a great treasure of the country that requires a safety gear (provided) and approximately 1.5 hours of exploring.
Musanze Caves
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Masai Mara national reserve
Masai Mara Is one of the most popular and beautiful sites when you talk the conservancies in the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara Popular Ecosystem, which encompasses the Serengeti and Masai Mara Ecosystems, was developed in 2005 through collaboration between 172 Maasai landowners and Porini Safari Camp. The unspoiled scenery on the other side, with its more varied terrain and undulating hills, is one of Masai Mara’s most popular visitor attractions. It is dominated by marshes and rivers, not to mention the Mara River, which runs through both parks and serves as a border.
It is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the Masai Mara, owned and administered by the local Maasai tribal community, with more animals, including big cats such as lions and leopards. It is located in the Koiyaki Lemek District and is around 17,500 acres in size, bordered to the west by Naboisho and to the east by Sian. In February and March, while the reserve is still sparsely vegetated, the Ol Kinyei Nature Reserve is advantageously positioned to visually view wildebeest migration from the Loita Plain to the reserve.
Lemek Conservancy
is located in the game reserve’s northern part and covers roughly 19,000 acres. After more land owners and stakeholders joined the tourism business, the name Lemek Conservancy was changed to Lemek Group Ranch. Even though the exact extent of the land is unknown, the conservancy’s size has been reduced to an estimated 19,000 acres. The Koyaiki Group Ranch took over the Lemek Group Ranch after the area was originally owned by Masaai local people.
A major difficulty is balancing the requirements of residents with the conservation and preservation of wildlife habitats. The conservancy benefits from this. The Conservancy has an advantage in that it may be done all year in open grassland with a few dotted trees that flank the Mara River and attract big cats such as leopards, which prefer to be on trees. There are a lot of animals during the Great Migration of the Wildebeest. The Conservancy offers game drives, nature walks, cultural tours, and community tours. Lemek Conservancy provides mostly budget accommodation with over 80 rooms built by two member accommodations; Mara River Lodge and Enkerende Tented Camp. When it comes to accessibility, Lemek Conservancy is the most easily accessible, requiring only 4 hours to arrive from Nairobi, with 75% of the road being smooth and well-tarmacked and providing superb scenic vistas while driving. The conservancy can also be reached by plane, with the nearest airstrip located in Mara North or Ngerende airstrip, both of which have daily scheduled flights from Wilson airport in Nairobi.
The mara triangle
The Mara triangle is significantly less congested, with discoveries made throughout the Mara River, which acts as a natural boundary, isolating it from the rest of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Mara triangle, in the heart of Masai Mara’s attractions, is easily accessible by way of domestic flights because it has two airfields, Serena airstrip and Kichwa Tembo airstrip, with aircraft operating daily. The conservancy encompasses 510 km2 and is defined by the Oloololo Escarpment. It was established in 1994 but faced numerous poaching and management challenges until around 200,000 when other neighboring leaders joined to improve management.
The triangle’s location favored more animals traveling within the Mara Triangle, while the Mara River served as a natural fence, preventing animals from crossing to the other side of the reserve. Its scenic attractiveness is distinct from the rest of the Masai Mara due to its diverse landscape of rivers, streams, marshes, and volcanic features. The Mara Triangle is privileged to host some of Masai Mara’s most spectacular views and attractions, such as wildebeest migrations. This is because it has become one of the Maasai Mara’s richest places, where the most adventurous game drives take place. Become. The area also contains some of the most exquisite lodgings, including Mara Serena Lodge, Mara Enkipai Safari Camp, and Mara Serena Safari Camp.
The Mara North Conservancy
The Mara North Conservancy (MNC) is the largest protected area in the Masai Mara National Reserve, and it includes many Masai Mara landmarks and sights that are near the Mara and reserve. The hills provide a suitable, cold, and safe setting for nesting cubs, establishing a vast Mara ecosystem in the northwest of the leopard’s territory, commonly referred to as Leopard’s Den. trained in hill caves before being released into the wild. The Mara North Conservancy was founded in 2009 with the cooperation of 12 main strong member shelters and over 800 local Maasai clans. The Mara North, a beautiful destination in the Masai Mara National Reserve, provides travelers with a wilderness adventure exploring the Kenyan countryside
The Conservancy is home to both migratory and permanent species, including the Big Five, which includes rhinos, elephants, lions, and buffalo. Leopard. Antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and wild dogs are among the other animals. The Mara North Conservancy hosts thousands of local wildebeest during their migration across the Leuta Hills from December to May. The funds raised from park admission fees and sleeping allowances are utilized to protect and implement conservation aims by encouraging wildlife and the Maasai people. There are numerous lodging alternatives in Mara North, including Mala Lianta Camp, Offbeat Mala Camp, Karen Blixen Camp, Elephant Pepper Camp, Ngare serian, Mara Acacia Bush House, Royal Mara Safari Lodge, Sarni Wild, Ngare serian, and serian. The Mara North Conservancy and all of its Maasai Mara features and attractions are conveniently accessible.
Mara Naibosho Conservancy
Mara Naboisho Conservancy, located in the southwestern section of the Masai Mara National Reserve, with Olare Orok to the west and Ol Kinyei to the east, occupies approximately 50,000 acres of land, making it the second largest conservancy in the region after Mara North. Naboisho, which means “coming together” in the adjacent Masai language, was founded in 2010 with the cooperation of 425 Maasai landowners and conservationists. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is well-known for its large pride of lions, with an anticipated number of one hundred lions gifted within the conservancy, as well as a large number of heads of elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, serval cats, aardwolves, caracals, and others, not to mention an ideal revel in for birders who can see here.
is well-known for its large pride of lions, with an anticipated number of one hundred lions gifted within the conservancy, as well as a large number of heads of elephants, wildebeest, giraffes, Serval Cat, Aardwolf, Caracal, and others, not forgetting proper revel in for birders, who can see rarely seen hen species like White-headed Buffalo weaver, Bush Pipit, Pigmy Falcon, The Naboisho Conservancy is the most recent in the Maasai Mara region. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the secondary path of the Loita Migration, wherein large herds of zebras and wildebeest move from Loita Hills to the Mara North Conservancy and eventually to Maasai Mara. A large number of grazers increases the number of predators in this conservancy. Today, thanks to the Koiyaki Guiding School for its rigorous professional work, not only the high-satisfactory offers but additionally the sensitization of the locals to the price of wildlife.
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GAME DRIVES IN MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
What is Masai Mara famous for?
The Masai Mara habitat is well-known for its diverse animals, such as the big 5 animals Lions, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, and elephants as well as a variety of other wildlife.
Birds and other animals such as, cheetahs, topis, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, ostriches, vultures, hyenas and many others.
Best time to spot wildlife in Masai Mara
Waking up early in the morning is always ideal as it’s the best time to spot animals before it’s sunny and windy, animals are also active during such hours.
A game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see plentiful species and breathtaking scenery. This is the ultimate African safari experience, with rolling hills and huge plains. Throughout the year, visitors can expect to see a variety of species, including enormous herds of elephants, buffalo, and other prairie fauna.
Predators on game drives.
Predator interactions are also prevalent. Every year, wildebeest migrations pass through the Mara for around three months.
How long do game drives last in Masai Mara?
Game drives can run from a few hours to a whole day and include a picnic breakfast and lunch. It’s a sight to behold if you’re lucky enough to witness nature’s grandest spectacle, the wildebeest migration.
Every year, from July to November, more than two million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles migrate between Kenya and Tanzania. These animals endure numerous dangers on their trek. These includecrossing rivers teeming with crafty crocodiles, and confronting vicious predators.
Calving in Ndutu plains.
In November, the short summer rains begin, and the wildebeest migrate south to their calving areas in the Serengeti. The wildlife of Mara’s abundant habitat, on the other hand, remains untouched, ensuring an outstanding safari experience at any time of year. Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards can also be found in the reserve.
Which lions are found in Masai Mara?
The Mara is famous for its majestic black-manned lions, which you will have the opportunity to observe on your game drive.
Vultures in Masai Mara.
The Mara is home to up to six species of vulture, one or more of which is frequently observed near lion hunts.
In neighboring Kenya, the Masai Mara National Reserve is part of a vast conservation region that also includes the Serengeti National Game Reserve and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife can wander freely across this area since there are no fences or man-made barriers, reenacting an age-old natural cycle.
Which tours are the best in Masai Mara
Private tours are highly recommended due to their flexibility and more chances for extensive exploration; however, flying tours are quick and sometimes operated by safari camps/lodges which limit more discoveries.
Travelers with special interests like community discoveries, birding, and more of photography prefer traveling by road. Evening game drives are also a key target by travelers, however, it’s to note the main Mara reserve does not conduct night drives. It’s only permitted to group or individual conservancies adjacent to the park. Hours are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., depending on which camp or lodge offers guests these night excursions.
Safari providers typically supply vehicles for game drives and other complete safaris in Kenya, especially if you book a road safari from Nairobi.
Which cars are used for game drives in Masai Mara?
Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 jeeps or minibuses are used. A non-4×4 tour van is another name for it. Some tour vans have all-wheel drive as well. Both types of cars are suitable for safaris and have game-viewing roofs. When he flew into the Mara and reserved a game drive at a lodge or camp, he discovered that some of these camps were “open” on his 4×4 safaris and provided vehicle game drives.
You might notice something. These open-sided vehicles are not designed for highway driving and are only permitted to transport tourists within the reserve.
Tour operators in Kenya, as well as the majority of camps and lodges in the Masai Mara use Toyota land cruisers because they perform well in all-weather and all-terrain conditions.
Why are land cruisers used for game drives?
Land cruiser vehicles can accommodate up to 7-8 adults, with one additional seat and one person seated beside the driver. The cars have several game-viewing roofs, the tour van or minibus is slightly more comfortable than the other option.
Just south of the Equator, between the soda waters of lake Eyasi and the ramparts of the Great Rift Valley, live the Hadza a small tribe of approximately 1300 hunter-gatherers, of the last in Africa
THE ORIGIN
Their homeland lies on the edge of the Serengeti plains, in the shadows of Ngorongoro Crater. It is also close to the Olduvai gorge one of the most important prehistoric sites In the world, where homo habilis -one of the earliest members of the genus Homo -was discovered to have the genus lived 1.9 million years ago. Basing on the genetic testing, the Hadza may represent one of the primary roots of the human family tree.
Their Life
. The Hadza are genetically not closely related to any other people. Once classified among the Khoisan languages, primarily because it has clicking sounds, the Hadza language (Hadzane) is unrelated to any other on earth. Known for persistently avoiding material possessions and social hierarchy, the Hadza move in wide areas as needed to find meat, tubers and wild berries. They do not grow food or rear livestock.
Health
These iconic people have 4 secrets for their health and longevity; incorporate more functional movement into your day, eat a greater variety of fiber, don’t just admire nature, interact with it, embrace downtime and rest. There’s a life without timelines or calendars.
Bird watching 
