Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006 - Page 1
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006 - Page 1
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006 - Page 1
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006 - Page 1
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006 - Page 1
January 7, 2007

The Maasai Mara (also spelled Masai Mara) is a large park reserve in south-western Kenya, which is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti National Park game reserve in Tanzania. Named for the Maasai tribespeople (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and the Mara River which divides it, it is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of the wildebeest every September and October.

The road to Masai was trecherous, since there was unusually large amounts of rains this time of year. Our van got stuck several times and we even had to get out and push the truck. Definately, added to the adventure.

Here is one, that we caught on video while on our way there.

 

We also have several videos from the Safari, in addition to the pictures. If you put the volume up, you can even hear the animals.

Herd of elephants

Baby elephants running around in Masai Mara

A cheetah and her cubs walked right past our van in Masai mara

A bunch of baboons in a tree near masai river

 

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Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
We crossed Rift valley to get to Masai Mara. The bones of several hominid ancestors of modern humans have been found. Rift valley extends all the way from Sudan to Mozambique.
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:03:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
The drive to Mara was 5 hours long. Rest stops along the way also serve as Curio i.e. gift shops. These are tourist traps with over 300% price markups.
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:04:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Our van got stuck in the muddy roads. Parts of roads were washed away!
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:10:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Curious Masai folks watch as cars after cars get stuck in the mud
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:11:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
A typical Masai village. Traditional Masai do not farm the land and only eat meat and drink water, milk and blood.
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:14:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
After 5 hours and getting stuck we finally reach our hotel
RS, posted 1/9/2007 7:09:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Mara Sopa Lodge where we spent 2 nights. The hotel is on a cliff overlooking the park.
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:15:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
A family of Giraffes eating the leaves of Acacia trees.
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:18:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
Cheetah enjoying an afternoon nap
RS, posted 1/8/2007 6:16:00 PM
Masai Mara - Dec 8th ~ Dec 10th 2006
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