Ecosystem

Masai Mara Park possesses the largest population of lions in Kenya. Ninety-five species of animals including amphibians and reptiles, plus 485 species of birds intermingle with migratory herbivores to complete this special treat (Great Migration) . The only place in the universe where you can watch death without batting an eyelid is the Masai Mara game reserve during the dry July/August season. More than 250,000 zebras and 1.3 million wildebeests inevitably take part in this ironic twist.

Millions of animals running away from drought, south of the Masai Mara reserve find themselves in the hungry jaws of predators. Action begins: the carnivores, never far behind observe keenly the movement of the entourage, searching, waiting for the right moment and the right place to pounce. The grassy plains provide the perfect camouflage. Given the large number of the group, many give up easily due to exhaustion while the rest scatter in confusion, just hoping to see yet another green day. For those who survive the ordeal, death silently awaits at the river. Ferocious crocodiles feast in arrogance biting more than they can chew. This show of greed leaves many a wildebeest either dead or wounded. Usually, several species of gazelle, a rare species of mangoose (topi) and 53 species of birds of prey follow the group hoping to arrive whole with a view to enjoying the green grass of the Masai Mara .

Climate

At an altitude of 1500-2100m the Masai Mara reserve is usually hot and dry with high temperatures of 31° and lows of 27° especially towards the coast. The cold months are July- august, the dry ones are January- February while the wet months are march-may, June, October –December.