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Saturday 25 August 2012

Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration


… The wildebeest are here once again!Although these is just the start of the most dramatic wildlife pilgrim on earth, the early start means there is a lot to be anticipated with more dramatic episodes expected to unfold as the migration continues. Trailing the noisy gnus from the expansive plains of Serengeti as they cross Talek, Mara and Sand River has never been this exciting. Sightings of the first plunge have been witnessed at the Sand River by those in the ongoing Kenya safari

Cheetah in Masai mara
In the recent years, we have witnessed the most historical, dramatic, exciting and sometimes interestingly frustrating episodes due to the effects of adversely changed weather patterns both in Mara and Serengeti. For instance; apart from the early stop of the rains in Serengeti, the un-seasonal weather of the last month has caused the wildebeest to continue moving in a rather abnormal patterns.Zebras as usual mark the genesis of this gyratory exodus, in fact, the moment their hooves touch the waters of the Mara river, it marks the official instigate of undoubted endless annual pilgrim.

Tradition documents that the migratory herds usually separate into two divergent groups - one in north-east Serengeti and northern Loliondo region and the other one in the Western Corridor/Grumeti area. The western heard has always had their first plunge into the Mara – but it’s not a guarantee.Whilst some wildebeest are, as we would normally expect at this time of year, in the Western Corridor area, other herds can be found as far north as Bologonja up near the Mara River.

In just a few days after crossing the Sand River, the wildebeest together with Zebras and other ungulates are expected to move on to spread over the Keekorok region towards the Mara Bridge – surprisingly covering an estimated 25 kilometers.Due to the rains in Mara, the herds are unlikely to speed up their march towards Mara River and Ol Keju Ronkai River in search of waterholes as it has been the case in the last few years when most of the waterholes in the Mara are dry. This also means the real thrilling river crossings might not start sooner than earlier anticipated.

Lions are still being sighted in good numbers and even the prides are beginning to split into smaller groups. The arrival of the migration means food will be easy to find and therefore, staying as a large pride may make it difficult to hunt as it is easy to be spotted by the prey.

JBA- Kenya Safari

Wednesday 15 August 2012

8 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

Day 1:Nairobi-Arrival

You will be met by our representative for a short safari briefing and then be transferred to your overnight hotel.Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 2:Nairobi –Samburu
You will be met by our driver guide then, depart for Samburu National Park, crossing the thorny landscape of semi arid  Samburu country. Samburu boasts itself with the presence of unique species such as Grevy's Zebra, the long-necked Gerenuk, various species of desert birds among the wildlife that shares this  region of semi-arid habitat. Meals and overnight at your lodge.

Day 3: Samburu
After break fast , depart with picnic lunch for a full day exploration of the reserve and as the sun goes down return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Samburu - Sweetwaters
Leave after breakfast and head for ol pejeta conservancy ,lunch at sweetwaters tented camp and a have a matchless game viewing opportunity including the chimapanzees.Meals and overnight at your tented camp.

Day 5: Sweetwaters - Lake Nakuru
Leave after breakfast and drive past the Aberdare Mountains into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru is located. Arriving in time of lunch, as the sun goes down have an evening game viewing as the park boasts it self with endless bird viewing and also it the world famous bird IBA's in Kenya. Meals and overnight at your lodge.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Driving across the Great Rift Valley reaches Kenya's most famous Game Reserve, Masai Mara, in time for lunch. Spend the days exploring the rolling hills and plains for a chance to spot black-maned lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, and buffalo along with varied species of hoofed animals. Overnight at Meals and overnight at your lodge.

Day 7: Masai Mara
After breakfast leave with picnic lunch for a full day exploring the Masai Mara National reserve.The park is one of the seventh wonders of the world and you will have a chance to meet the big five. Meals and overnight at your lodge.
Day 8: Masai Mara- Nairobi
Early morning drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast proceed back to Nairobi for your outbound flight or other arrangements.

HSK- Kenya Safari