Maasai Mara National Reserve/Area
How many acres is Maasai Mara?
The Masai Mara was established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary and today it encompasses an area greater than 370 000 acres, with no fences between the park and the neighbouring wilderness of the Serengeti National Park, across the border in Tanzania
Is Serengeti bigger than Masai Mara?
The Serengeti is vast, covering a good 30 000 square kilometres, while the Masai Mara is much smaller at 1 510 square kilometres The more north of the Serengeti you travel, the more similar it becomes to the Masai Mara, which has a higher density of trees and a much more hilly and undulating landscape
How long is the Masai Mara?
How many days do you need in Masai Mara ? Ideally, a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights is perfectly okay This will give you enough time to explore and view the entire variety of wildlife and sceneries in the park
How many lions are in the Masai Mara?
Approximately 850 to 900 lions live within the Masai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies The Mara-ecosystem is one of the world’s premier locations to spot this mighty beast in the wild
How big is Serengeti National Park?
5,700 mi²
Is Masai Mara safe?
Masai Mara National Reserve is very safe to visit, in our opinion Most people fly to the park, which is not only the most comfortable, but also the safest way to travel Crime towards travelers is rare in Kenya’s wildlife areas
Is Kruger better than Masai Mara?
Broadly speaking, I found the Masai Mara to be very open and good for seeing a far greater volume of wildlife The Kruger has more of a bushy environment, but I had better sightings of eg leopards there The private reserves/conservancies of both areas will give you a more private accommodation
Is Masai Mara worth?
Is it still worth visiting? The short answer is yes The Masai Mara Reserve has an abundance of resident wildlife all year round It is not true that all the predators disappear once the huge herds of the migration move south toward the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania
How big is the Kruger National Park compared to England?
The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, covering an area of just under 20 000 square kilometres (7 500 sq/miles) It is about the size of Israel, slightly smaller than Belgium and about the third of the size of Ireland
Is Masai Mara a wonder of the world?
Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve has been named the 7th Wonder of the World in a poll of experts conducted by ABC Television’s Good Morning America
How many animals are in Masai Mara?
With literally close to 90 species of Mammals and many more Birds, Masai Mara and the surrounding Great Mara eco system is home to a rich, diverse collection of wildlife which tourists from the world come to see during an African Safari
How much does it cost to go to Masai Mara?
Fees for Masai Mara National Reserve Non-resident prices (per person, per day) Resident prices (per person, per day) Adults (18+ years) $80 USD $70 USD Children (3-18 years) $45 USD $40 USD Children (0-3 years) free free
How many lions were there 100 years ago?
Around a hundred years ago there were likely as many as 200,000 lions living wild in Africa Recent surveys put the number of wild lions at around 30,000 or even as low as 20,000 Around a third of African lions are thought have disappeared in the past 20 years
Was fang the Lion ever found?
Dead of natural causes, his body discovered by a tour driver in the backcountry of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, in early June 2018 His demise mourned by those who knew and read about him; his longevity and force of character a marvel to same
Is Masai Mara fenced?
The official perimeter of the Masai Mara National Reserve is bounded by the Serengeti Park of Tanzania to the south, the Siria escarpment (also called Oloololo escarpment) to the west and Masai pastoral ranches to the north, east and west Total surface is 1530km² There is no fence
What is the biggest national park in Africa?
Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia It’s one of the largest national parks in the world, at nearly 20,000 square miles, and the largest in Africa
How many lions are there in Tanzania?
Tanzania has the highest population of lions than any other country in Africa There is an estimate of 14,000-15,000 lions in Tanzania The Serengeti is home to one of the largest lion populations in Tanzania with about 3,000 lions
Do lions live in the Serengeti?
The lions, an increasingly endangered species, live on the edge of the safari mecca of the Serengeti national park, but have been affected by encroaching human activity
Are there snakes in Masai Mara?
Never go near open water at night Some snakes are dangerous; in the Maasai Mara the really dangerous snakes are the Black Mamba, Black-necked Spitting Cobra and Puff Adder; all have killed people Snakes usually avoid confrontation
Is Masai Mara a malaria area?
Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara, Malaria is very rare since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations However, although Malaria is sparse in this region, it does exist It is strongly advised that you speak with your physician about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling
Is Kenya cheap to travel?
Yes, Kenya is an expensive country to visit as a tourist Prices in Kenya lay high The gap between what locals earn and what you spend as a tourist is also very large… The minimum salary in Kenya is only 20038 sh, which amounts to €173, while as a tourist we already spend €11794 per day