In the month of August, Kenya becomes one of the best countries for a safari, as all the survivors of Mara River, by this time, flood the plain areas of Masai Mara National Reserve, offering an alluring scenic view to visitors. Elephants, lions, leopards, and snakes also interact with these ever-migrating species. While the carnivores see them as food, grass-eaters see them as fellow friends. August is considered a dry month, warm and sunny, just like July, so there is no need for a raincoat, but lightweight earth-tone clothes are recommended because they do not attract stinging insects.
In most cases, tourists are advised to pack lunch since game drives for wildebeest take a full day. Only patient adventure seekers will wait, as some animals at times just pause near the river and then turn back. So, tour guides may decide to drive you through the entire park, showing different hiding spots of carnivores, herbivores, and reptiles, not forgetting the twittering birds, whose noise attracts bird lovers who film the flying species. These birds include white-backed vulture, Hamerkop, Southern ground hornbill, Grey-headed kingfisher, Abdim’s stork, Black-chested snake eagle, Schalow’s turaco, Saddle-billed stork, Spotted thick-knee, striped kingfisher, Black-headed heron, Red-throated wryneck, African jacana, Gull-billed tern, Little stint, white-faced whistling duck, African green pigeon, African olive pigeon, Giant kingfisher, Little bee-eater, white-bellied bustard, yellow-billed stork, Rufous-bellied stork, to mention but a few.
Every person needs to rest, so after the wildebeest migration, the tourist can decide to spend some good days in reserving accessible campsites like Mara Plains Camp, Mahali Mzuri, Little Governor’s Camp, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, Naboisho Camp, Richard’s River Camp, Serian the Original, Rekero Camp, to mention but a few. There are deluxe hotels with a bathtub and shower in the bathroom, in spacious rooms, with minibars, soundproofing, and also equipped with high technology comforts like the internet. These hotels include Talek Bush Camp, Tayari Luxury Tented Camp, Lorian Safari Camp, Greenwood Safari Camp, Mara Eden Safari Camp, Castle Mara, Masai Mara Village Safari, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olalio Mara Camp, Hammerkop Migration Camp, and many others.
There is a variety of activities that travelers can take part in, such as camping, where tents are pitched in the field and fires are lit, though there are already built tents, especially for those with a luxury budget. Hot air balloons are nice for tourists who do not fear heights, interaction with the friendly Maasai people, the early occupants of the land where the national park is located, and Nature walks, which involve walking on foot throughout the National Reserve.
Bon voyage to all travelers as you come for a safari in Masai Mara National Reserve.
