1.
Size of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve?
1,794 sq km (590 sq miles)
2. Altitude of Maasai Mara?
1400m - 1800m above sea level
3. Location of Maasai Mara?
168km (105miles) south of the Equators, west of
the Great Rift Valley, Contiguous with Serengeti
National Park, across the Tanzania boarder, to the
south
4. Park fees at Maasai Mara
Non Residents: USD30, Non Residents Children: USD10
Residents: KShs 500, Resident children: Kshs 250
Cars: KShs 500 (9 seater vehicle
5. Rainfall at Mara?
Convectional rainfall from Lake Victoria to the
West, makes the Mara green when other reserves are
dry. Heavy rains around December and April, cause
the Mara River and other watercourses to become
torrents and flood the plains, making driving hazardous
6. Photography possibilities at Mara?
The Mara is a photographer's paradise - using hot-air
balloon or vehicles.
7. Can the Big Five be found in the Maasai
Mara?
The Maasai Mara is the only park where all the "Big
Five" are found.
8. Distance to Mara from Nairobi?
260km (173miles). It lies south west of Nairobi
9. Annual Animal Migration?
Occurs approximately between July-Sept. The greatest
wildlife show on earth is the migration spectacle
with upto 3 million animals.
10. Are Walking Safaris possible in Mara?
Yes, experienced Maasai guides conduct walking safaris
in the surrounding plains
11. Are Bird Walks allowed in Mara?
Bird Nature Walks conducted by a well-known resident
naturalist / ornithologist.
12. Does Sarova Mara Tented Lodge accept
credit cards?
Yes, we accept the following: Amex, Visa, Mastercard
13. Which is the nearest airstrip to Sarova
Mara
Keekorok /Siana - 20 to 30 minutes drive.
14. What’s the busiest season in Mara and
why
July - September - especially because of the wildebeast
migrations.
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