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15 Fun Activities to Try at Kambu Mara Camp

If you are considering staying at our Kambu Mara Camp, we are very excited to host you and I have put together this article to share some fun activities you can do as part of your Masai Mara Safari Package or as optional activities. Activity #1.: Go on a game drive: Kambu Mara Camp is located just a 14-minute drive to the main Gate to Masai Mara National Reserve and borders Nashulai Conservancy to the West and Naboisho Conservancy to the North. In summary, you can choose to go on a game drive at the Masai Mara National Reserve or …

15 Things to do at or Near Kambu Mara Camp

10 Reasons Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari is Worth the Price

During my recent visit to Masai Mara North Conservancy, one of the activities that truly stood out was the hot air balloon safari organized by Governors Camp. This unforgettable adventure provided breathtaking views of the vast Mara plains and the abundant wildlife that roamed beneath us. It was an extraordinary and unique way to truly appreciate the immense beauty, grandeur, and magnificence of this remarkable park. We flew along Mara River and had our picnic breakfast somewhere in the wilderness where we landed after our 1-hour ride. What we experienced during our Masai Mara Balloon Ride; We did the hot …

Awe-Inspiring Masai Mara Wildlife

To summarize the diversity of wildlife in the Masai Mara National Reserve, there are over 95 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Some of the most iconic animals found here include African elephants, lions, rhinoceroses, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and buffalo. That’s not all. This Reserve is home to these 470+ bird species. Mara is renowned for having the highest concentration of animals in the world, making it a highly popular reserve, and is now a World Heritage Site. I have found the larger Mara ecosystem to be super rich with wildlife. Africa’s beloved big cats, lions and leopards, can be …

Masai Mara Wildlife guide

Masai Dance Guide 2023

Masai jumping is a traditional form of Masai warrior initiation. It is an important rite of passage for young boys who are on the verge of becoming men. The boys must jump over high wooden poles in order to prove their courage and physical strength. The activity is performed in front of an audience that includes family members, friends, and elders. How Masai Jumping is done: What I learned from the Masai jump is that it is not a regular jump, but a choreographed routine. Instead of using drums, they use only their voices to create the rhythm of the …

Hot Air Balloon Safari Guide – Prices & Why They’re So Expensive

Before we launched Kambu Campers, we contemplated developing specific hot air balloon safari packages in the Mara but we ultimately decided to work with other tour operators to offer our clients incredible hot air balloon safaris in Maasai Mara. In this guide, you’ll learn everything there is to know about this safari type for you to really be informed of what to expect. From the preflight preparation to the in-air experience, we’ve outlined it all here for you. What is a hot air balloon safari? A hot air balloon safari is an outdoor activity in which a group of people …