Sustainable tourism development in the masai mara national. If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check the next steps and policies here. Brockway hotel and tourism management institute, switzerland abstract the masai mara game reserve is kenyas finest wildlife reserve, one of the worlds top tourist attractions and vital to kenyas economy. Mara north conservancy is a beautiful private wilderness area of more than 30,000 hectares. Masai mara national reserve kenya at the brink of precipice. The migration route kenya tanzania maasai mara game reserve serengeti national park augoct nov july decmay june greater mara loita plains nyakweri proposed, 7,068 acres image not to scale masai moran. Rules and regulations in masai mara national reserve. Building a sustainable management system for maasai mara. Sustainable tourism development in the masai mara national reserve, kenya, east africa j. Masai mara map detailed map of masai mara national reserve. Great wildebeests migration masai mara wild extracts. Great wildebeests migration in masai mara national reserve and serengeti national park is one of the most phenomenal aspects of nature in east african wilderness.
Article pdf available september 2014 with 5,841 reads. Maasai mara national reserve is located in the south western part of kenya, its 180 kilometers away from the kenyan capital city nairobi. Explore masai mara holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Dream of africa and chances are that you dream of the masai mara. Exploring the wildlife beauty of maasai mara national reserve requires an experienced and professional guide to take you through the most spotted wildlife tracking areas especially for specific wildlife of interest.
Masai mara reserve experiences both rainy and dry seasons. The 10 best hotels in masai mara national reserve of 2020. By browsing through this site you agree to our use of cookies. Masai mara is a national reserve located in narok county, kenya.
The 10 best hotels in masai mara national reserve for 2020. Maasai mara game reserve in kenya african sermon safaris. Reliable rains and plentiful vegetation underpin this extraordinary ecosystem and the millions of herbivores it. Detailed map of masai mara national reserve showing the location of all major lodges, tented camps, attractions, campsites, rivers and roads. See more of masai mara national reserve on facebook. The rainy season takes place in the months of november, december, march, and may. It was a collaborative programme between the university of kent, uk and six kenyan partner institutions. The masai mara essential element of environmental protection. African lioness carrying a cub in her mouth with two cubs beside her, panthera leo, masai mara national reserve, kenya, africa.
Due to kenyas proximity to the equator, temperatures are relatively consistent throughout the year, with average highs of around 86 degrees f and lows of around 68 degrees f. Named in honour of the maasai people who call this corner of africa home, the mara is world renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, herdsathousandstrong of buffalo, the rare black rhino and a thriving elephant population. Rules and regulations in masai mara national reserve are put in place to ensure that tourists conserve the environment while enjoying viewing the wildlife species in their natural habitat there are a variety of wildlife species which can be seen in this reserve and they include wildebeest. Masai mara reserve is proudly presented and recommended to you on this website by african safari group, an accredited and contracted safaris reservations office. Masai mara national reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in kenya africa. Masai mara is on the route of annual migration of wildebeest and other wildlife. Sarova mara game camp, azure mara haven, and aa lodge masai mara are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near mara river. The masai people who live around the masai mara reserve have also contributed to tourism and promoting conservation in the reserve. Masai mara national reserve, kenya africa launch pad. The positive and negative impacts of ecotourism on african. This huge expanse of gently rolling grassland specked with flattopped acacia trees and trampled by massive herds of. Ensure conservation of the reserve s globally significant biodiversity maintain the role of the mmnr as the flagship of kenyas tourism industry improve revenues generated by the mmnr, to support cc. Below are nottoscale maps of the main masai mara national reserve which itself is generally divided into the eastern side under narok county and western side under trans mara county known as mara conservancy.
Tourism raised problems in masai mara national park narok. Inside kenyas masai mara national reserve your ultimate. For the past decades, it has seen continuous growth in highvolume, lowrevenue tourism. The masai mara national reserve has two distinct rainy seasons. Masai mara national reserve flights masai mara national reserve restaurants masai mara national reserve attractions masai mara national reserve travel forum masai mara national reserve photos masai mara national reserve map masai mara national reserve visitors guide all masai mara national reserve hotels. South africas national parks get 70% of their income from tourism revenue i. The maasai mara national reserve mmnr is a worldrenowned wildlife reserve and conservation area that has global significance because. Just north of kenyas famous masai mara national reserve, mara plains camp recalls the elegant safari tents of centuries past, set on a private conservancy where the wildlife is plenty and the crowds are nowhere to be found. Created in 1968 the reserve is around 1,550 km sq, and made up of vast open. Masai mara national reserve archives masai mara reserve. Maasai mara national reserve geography and ecology the maasai mara national reserve mmnr is located in southern kenya, adjacent to the serengeti national park across the national border in tanzania see maps in exhibit 1. The masai mara reserve is one of the most used reserves in kenya.
A case study from masai mara national reserve, narok, kenya. Popular luxury hotels in masai mara national reserve include angama mara, fairmont mara safari club, and sarova mara game camp. The masai mara 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. We may encounter prides of lions, gatherings of hippo, and vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope on morning and afternoon game drives.
Professional wildlife and tourism management ensures guests of a truly exclusive and private safari experience with a. Together with the serengeti national park in tanzania it forms africas most diverse, incredible and most spectacular ecosystems and possibly the worlds top safari big game viewing ecosystem. Lioness and cub masai mara national reserve kenya east. Conflict and conservation in masai mara, kenya was a three year research and training programme based in and around the masai mara national reserve, kenya. The reserve is a part of the mara serengeti ecosystem. The mara ecosystem is drained in a south easterly direction. Masai mara in kenya has the highest population of big five, wildebeest migration including zebra, thomsons gazelle. The areas natural beauty can be seen at maasai mara national reserve and naboisho conservancy. The maasai mara reserve is one of the worlds most famous and recognizable safari destinations. Masai mara national reserve and adjacent group ranches. The reserve is located in the great rift valley in primarily open grassland.
History of masai mara national reserve kenya safari tours. Maasai mara national reserve masai mara national reserve. Wildlife is a major attraction in masai mara national reserve. This process has increased in most of the kenyan national parks and the wildlife reserve.
Maasai mara national reserve maasai mara masai mara is situated in southwest kenya and is one of africas greatest wildlife reserves. In masai mara national reserve both situations can be observed. The worldrenowned masai mara national reserve needs little in the way of introduction. Pdf tourism raised problems in masai mara national park narok. Maasai mara national reserve kenya tourism federation. All about the masai mara national park kilima camp.
In the masai mara national reserve the drainage is determined by topographic conditions. Game driving safari in maasai mara national reserve. In masai mara national reserve both are internal and external stakeholders in. Masai mara national reserve forum, travel discussion for. It is a vital part of the masai mara ecosystem see.
Located in the southwest of kenya the 1,510 square km masai mara national reserve is home to an abundance of game including the seasonal wildebeest migration. Please only call if you are within 72 hours of checkin, so we can prioritize. Masai mara is one of the most famous national reserves not only in kenya but in africa at large. Masai mara national reserve is a top tourism destination while on a kenya safari and regarded as a jewel of tourism in kenya situated in the great rift valley. The fact that kenya is home to the original safari and the masai mara is the epicenter of the industry should come as no surprise.
Its tawny, wildlifestuffed savannahs are familiar to anyone who has watched nature documentaries. Masai mara national reserve since 1965 to 1997 for details see appendix. Book the best masai mara national reserve hotels on tripadvisor. Masai mara national reserve in kenya is a vast and scenic expanse of gently rolling african savannah plains located in the south west of kenya, bordering the serengeti national park in tanzania and measuring 1510 sq kilometers in area. Masai mara national reserve is located in maasai mara. In approximately july of each year, the great migration arrives in the maasai mara national reserve for its annual fourmonth stay.
Will frequently move young cubs in order to prevent an accumulation of scent. Angama maasai mara angama mara kenyan safari lodge. Masai mara national reserve kenya attractions lonely. The masai mara game reserve is kenyas finest wildlife reserve, one of the worlds top tourist attractions and vital to kenyas economy. Download royaltyfree pride of cheetahs crossing country road at masai mara national reserve, kenya, east africa stock photo 260108588 from depositphotos collection of millions of premium highresolution stock photos, vector images and illustrations. The masai mara national reserve is kenyas most celebrated wildlife reserve, and possibly its best for a safari though faces stiff competition from amboseli and tsavo east for this title. This reserve is found in narok county in kenya adjacent to the endless plains of serengeti national park that form the great mara. Pride cheetahs crossing country road masai mara national. Masai mara national reserve masai mara national park. Pdf tourism within kenya is found to be very successful in terms of economic benefit. Professional photo gallery of masai mara national reserve showing stunning wildlife images, photos and pictures from award winning wildlife photographers. In 1965 there was only one hotel, with the bed capacity of 25 and two vehicles. Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve s western escarpment.
Together these two protected areas cover more than 1. Masai mara national reserve nairobi, kenya facebook. This results in extreme pressure of tourist overflow in the reserve, as it leads to offroad driving, which ultimately damages the wildlife habitat. Maasai mara is a home to the big five lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos.
On the south of masai mara is the serengeti park in tanzania maasai pastoral ranches also surround it, and to the west, you find the siria escarpment. The masai mara is regarded as the jewel of kenyas wildlife viewing areas. Take off in a hot air balloon as you view the breathtaking sunrise over the masai mara. The reserve covers over 1,500 km 2 and encompasses a large portion of kenyas southeastern area. The maasai mara national reserve mmnr is located in southern kenya, adjacent to the serengeti national park across the national border in tanzania see. Maasai mara national reserve is an area of preserved extraordinary magical savannah mixed around the grassy plains and rolling hills, with the most scaring wilderness southwestern kenya, along the tanzanian border habituating masaimara wildlife eg. Trans mara together with the mara conservancy, which is responsible for managing the mara triangle section of the reserve, resolved in may 2007 to jointly finance the development of a new 10year management plan for the masai mara national reserve mmnr, the first management plan for the reserve to be developed for a quarter of a century.
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