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Don't miss out on a date with the great wildebeest migration!!

Maasai Mara, July 2nd 2008

The Great Migration, recently voted by NBC news as one of the 7 wonders of the world is just round the corner. According to Mr. Paul Kirui, the lead tour guide for heritage hotels, a mini- migration has started, with many more zebra and a few wildebeest seen moving into the reserve from the east. This, however, is not the main migration from the Serengeti ecosystem, but a 'localized' group from Loita moving into the reserve. When traveling to or from Narok, one can see herds of wildebeests heading into the park from as far Maji moto area.

The recently burnt grasslands south of the Mara triangle, coupled with the rains has been the catalyst for this movement. The herbivores in this ecosystem have come to associate the burning with fresh lush shoots, which is an irresistible delicacy - especially for the wildebeest! Most of the Mara plains are still awash with a sea of over grown red oat grass, which most herbivores find quite tough and rough for their digestive systems. This explains why the herds have just been rushing through the reserve when there is plenty

There were crossing activities at the Paradise crossing point over the week as herds cross over to the west of the Mara River. These were mainly the Loita herds from the north east around Musiara Gate, moving across Paradise Plain to the river and crossing westwards. Water levels at the rivers are still low and this makes crossing easy, but it hasn't deterred the crocodiles from getting their meal.

The coming weeks will witness a lot more activity, and we shall be there to report from the frontline!

Book now, a choice of three front row seats to watch the world's greatest game show!

Mara Reserve, the modest but uniquely comfortable spacious tents with en suite shower and flush toilet, Siana Springs in the heart of the Siana Group Ranch offers guests unique opportunities for thrilling walking safaris, night drives, fly-camping and interpretive tours of locals manyattas, cattle bomas, cultural and community facilities. To crown it all is a trip to the Mara River to witness the annual wildebeest migration.

Accommodation: USD 300 per person per night

Includes: full board accommodation, airstrip transfers and three game drives per day. Contacts us at info@finchtravels.com for booking and more details.

Sitting above a sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the heart of the Maasai Mara's four game-viewing areas, this elegant tented camp enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Mara ecosystem. Enjoy game-viewing with experienced guides, educational outings with the adventurers' and young rangers clubs provide children and young people with a whole range of safari activities to keep active minds occupied

Accommodation: USD 370 per person per night

Includes: full board accommodation, airstrip transfers and three game drives per day. Contacts us at info@finchtravels.com for booking and more details.

Mara Explorer has elevated the art of the African safari to spectacular new heights. This exclusive five-star camp, situated on a thickly forested river in the middle of the Maasai Mara reserve, offers guests the ultimate wilderness retreat, where you can watch elephants or giraffes drinking from the privacy of your verandah - or from your own outdoor Victorian bathtub! Situated in the heart of the reserve, Explorer enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration between June and September, and some of the world's most rewarding Big Cat sightings during the remainder of the year.

Accommodation: USD 520 per person per night

Includes: full board accommodation, airstrip transfers and three game drives per day, bush breakfast and dinner, bird walks, laundry, soft drinks, local beers, wine and a personal butler.

Contacts us at info@finchtravels.com for booking and more details.