Introduction
Masai Mara Wildlife Sanctuary is an astounding and picturesque destination of Kenya. The country is known as a frequently visited tourist destination for its natural endowments in wildlife, pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, sandy beaches, range of water sport activities, convenient accommodation facilities and hospitable people. The Masai Mara area is a destination of gently rolling hills and woodlands continuously watered by the Mara River and Talek River. This many grandeur place is also a destination of adventure and solidarity. Like few of the other destinations of Kenya, the breath taking sights of the wild, the unforgettable safaris and the abundance of wildlife makes Masai Mara a must see. Masai Mara is also known as the paradise of birds both native and migratory. The gentle and undulating grassland helps you to spot the wild on move without putting any effort. On its western border, the edge of the park houses the highest concentrations of game.

What to do
Site seeing, spotting some of the exotic species of the jungle and also indulging in some of the adventure sport options that are available in the park would be some of the commonest and must do things while visiting Masai Mara National Park.

History
there isn't much to say in the history of the park except the local tribes here, as the wilderness and the natural virginity is still prevalent there in the park where you can see the beauty and the beast live together happily. The word Masai denotes the semi nomadic tribe of Kenya who leads a life that is centred on the wildlife of the country. A river called the Mara flows through the reserve and this clearly says why the name of the reserve has been given as the Masai Mara national Park. The Masai tribe lives in small group of huts and cattle treading is the main activity of life here. In early days the tribe had a very primitive way of living. They used to depend on the jungle for the day-to-day need of life. The women folk of the tribe were supposed to be the major working force of the tribe who usually build houses by the locally available materials like grass, wood log, cow dung and animal skin off course. But with the passing of time, the tribe is getting exposed to the outer developed world. This is due to the adventurous travellers who sometimes meet the tribal influencing their life style to a considerable extent. The proof of this fact could be seen in the use of some of the mechanically prepared things like the stitched garments and steel utensils etc.

Weather and Best Season to Visit
You can visit Masai Mara any time of the year because of its comfortable climate. The rain is equally distributed throughout the year and evening is the normal time to rain. So you can enjoy the whole day without the fear of getting wet in the wild. However, evening rainfalls are quiet predictable in the months of July to October.

HIGHLIGHTS
IFlora
Masai Mara houses a number of rare species of plants and orchids. The wonderful grassland and the beautiful variety of wild flowers, all these spontaneously attract the tourists every year. The rolling grass scape with the forest rich in natural resources makes a must visit site for everyone fond of travel and adventure.

Fauna
Masai Mara is the natural habitat of a number of rare species from the animal kingdom. This includes all, ranging from the mammals, birds to reptiles. The cheetah, genet, hyena, jackal, leopard, lion, mongoose, serval and wild dog etc. you might also get to see some of the rare game animals moving freely in the wild. Primates like baboon, bush baby and monkey are also some of the interesting species to see in the Masai Mara Reserve. Dividing the species on their characteristics of feet, we can see odd-toed ungulates, like rhinoceros and zebra, even-toed ungulates include buffalo, giraffe, hippo, warthog and antelope etc. Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard and Lion along with the Cheetah, Giraffe and Hippo are some of the major attractions of the reserve.

The Tribes
The Masai tribe of the nearby areas could also interest you. You can visit the small units of the tribal that live in small huts with their unique life style and customs. This semi nomadic tribe lives harmoniously in and around the jungles due to their dependence on the forests.

After Hours
There isn't much to do in the after hours in Masai Mara Reserve. However, all you can do is meet the locals residing nearby the jungle or be inside the hotel or lodge planning for the next day's adventurous tour in the jungle.

VISITOR INFORMATION AND IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
African Horizons Travel & Safari Ltd. P.O. Box 54998 Nairobi Kenya E-mail: info@african-horizons.com

Hotels (where to stay)
Accommodation should not be a matter of concern for you as the Masai Mara National Park has some well-maintained and good range of accommodation to choose from. The price tags for these options are also reasonable and affordable. You can choose any of the varied options that meets your requirements.

Restaurants (where to eat):
A limited number of restaurants and eateries are available for you to fulfil your hunger. However, the fooding and lodging facilities are confined to some particular area away from the park to maintain the solidarity and solitude of the park. Care is taken not to scare away the wild from there.

Travel information
Air Travel Resources
There are twice-daily flights between Nairobi and Masai Mara.

Land and water
The small provincial town of Narok - a few hours drive west of Nairobi - is the Park's main access point.

Local Transport
you can get special safari vehicles to have an adventurous drive in Masai Mara.