Migration in the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya.

Early arrival of the migration in the Maasai Mara stirs exictement in tourists as well as the driver guides. Our visitors who visited the Mara last weekend (11-13June, 2010) had a pleasant surprise when they encountered the first inflow of the wildebeest, gnus and zebras coming in from the sand river – crossing the river in hundreds, and they had their picnic in the sounding of their excitement. A moment they will never forget – a moment to cherish what they have been longing for, a moment of truth between you and the faces of this wildlife. A story to tell long after your visit.

Every year the plains of the Mara both in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania experience and exit or inflow of migration of animals who are in search for food. The spectacular incidence happens in Kenya as from July – to October of every year is increasingly raising the number of overseas visitors coming into Kenya.

The beautiful grass lands of the savannah are now lazing with a lot of food – somehow not good because the cats hide in the grass especially after a certain time. It is important to adhere with the guided timings given to you by your guide or tour operator as this ensures that you get maximum visibility of the animals. Early morning and evening are often though the best time to view the wildlife, however ever even other times you can drive in the plains look at other site and other small species such as the gamma lizard – found here with its amazing colors of blue and red – found only in the tropical climates. For environmentalist this is your chance to air your views and demand a stop to human encroachment into the plains of Mara, this will enhance the continuous protection of the wildlife as well as human.

A visit to the maasai villages and having a talk with the indigenous Masai people – will expose you to the culture and way of life in this unique community one of the many African cultures that are still intact.(ever held a spear in your hand). Learn they the Masai’s wear red as their predominant color.

This is time well spent and often times you will pay some small amounts of between $10-$30 (depending on season) to enter the village or so commonly called ‘ manyatta ‘. You may also want to purchase some souvenirs from the same manyatta or order from the cruzeiro-safaris.shop and we can ship them for you. Click on the wildlife video to see what you are missing in action.

Accommodation in the Mara is of diverse quality and very many locations, however, we at cruzeiro ensure you have what is according to your budget. But because the migration has started off early take advantage of this June, 2010. We shall take you to lodges near the migration - this will maximize your time spent in the wild. This June we are offering you a special cost of safari between USD380 and USD529 per person for the safari to Mara for 3 days and 2 nights. A five hour journey to and from Nairobi halfway tarmac and half way murram - through the serene scenic views of Kenya.

Contact us now through email info@cruzeiro-safaris.com

Book now and we shall offer to you free airport transfers.