When To visit Masai Mara National Park

When To visit Masai Mara National Park : Masai Mara national park is among the most notable national parks that you can visit in Kenya to explore the beauty the country has to offer for travellers interested in the wildlife safaris in Kenya.  The park was established in 1948 as a reserve but later became a park in 1961 with the sole purpose of protecting the wildlife. It is located in the south western region of Kenya and making your way to it, you will have the chance a number of attractions from the bird species, a number of mammal species and many attractions that can be seen when you make your way to the premises. In this article we are going to give you an insight of when you can visit Masai Mara national park to have the most rewarding safari experience.

The wildebeest migration

The wildebeest migration is among the main reasons why travellers visit the park just to watch a million wildebeest and other animal species migrating from Serengeti national park to Masai Mara national park through the Mara river. The wildebeest migration happens every year however travellers interested in watching the great phenomenon, they should visit the park between the months of July to October which will give you clear views of the millions of animal species getting ready for calfing season.

With visiting the park during the months between July to October which will get to watch the Mara and talek river crossings because the month are dry which decreases the water levels making crossings easier however there are a number of carnivores like the lions, leopards, hyenas always waiting on the herbivores so it is quite an interesting encounter to watch as you observe how the species fight to stay safe while in the wild during the crossing.

Best time to watch the lions

During the rainy season in Masai Mara National park, the plains are green making food readily available and also not forgetting the fact that the birth rate in the park increases given the fact that the different species make their way to give birth in the plans which increases the number of carnivores in the area keeping an eye on the prey making it the perfect to watch the lions in the wild and how they catch their prey. the lions can be seen in the large numbers during the months of January to March which are also nicknamed the lion season.

Watching a number of wildlife species

The best time to watch a number of species in the wild can be seen when you participate in the game drives in Masai Mara national park which will lead you to a number of different animal species in the wild from the herbivores as they graze within the plains. These and amore species can be seen during the heavy rains in the park during the months of March to May which bring about new shades o the f green in the park. The rainy season will also give you the chance to watch a number of bird species in the park and during the birding expedition, get ready to watch about 150 bird species in the wild during your birding expedition in the wild.

You can also visit Masai Mara national park during the sort rains from November to December which are the perfect months for hiking in the park, the boat cruise, guided nature walks that will help you explore a number of different species in the wild for a memorable safari experience.

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