The Masai Mara Landscape

The Masai Mara Landscape

The Masai Mara National Reserve is characterized by open Savannah with dotted scrub, hence getting the name Masai, which means dotted. The reserve’s topography is divided into four categories, namely:

The Siria Escarpments, which form the plateau on the western side of the reserve

Secondly is the sandy soil and small dotted scrub mostly occupying the Eastern side of the Masai Mara National Reserve

Another part that makes up the largest part of the reserve is the open plains, with a few dotted scrub occupying the middle part of the reserve.

Finally, the Grassland and woodlands found along the Mara River, this is the central circuit of the reserve where the great wildebeest migration annually takes place. It’s out of the above categorical topography that has made the Masai Mara national reserve a key tourism destination not only in Kenya but in Africa at large. Different ecosystems harbor different wildlife systems,  making the reserve have a high population of animals throughout the year, and more are added during the migration season.

The wide open landscape of the Masai Mara is a very vital scenic beauty destination that gives guests wide open activities to do beyond wildlife viewing, in addition to Cultural participation.