Masai Mara day 1-2

 On Feb 28th we drove from Nairobi to Masai Mara. The drive was 5 hours and we stopped in a small town to eat our sandwiches and get some tea.

When we arrived at the park gate we had another drive take us in the park across the bumpy roads  to get to our camp.  On the way there we saw zebras, antalopes, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and a hippo carcass. I was surprised how many animals we were able to see just driving to the camp.

When we got to the camp our room wasn't ready so we had lunch.  All of the meals are buffet style with  plenty of options.  After lunch we went to our tent that had a full bathroom and 3 single beds. There was a porch attached to the tent where you could sit and listen to the hippos that are in the Mara river.

On the first day I saw a hippo carcass that still had some  meat on it but when we returned the next day all that was left were the bones. We were lucky to see multiple giraffes eating leaves and grass and 3 other giraffes play fighting. We  encountered some ostriches that were blocking the road. At the end of the day we drove through a large field that had at least 100 buffalos in it. One tried to charge at the jeep but he wasn't successful.  

 After only the first day in the Masai Mara this place doesn’t disappoint,  I am looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.

Comments

  1. JaimeMarch 12, 2023 at 6:19 PM

    So cool to see all these animals in nature (their living room)! What an incredible experience!!!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 13, 2023 at 1:05 AM

    Such an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing. Leisa

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