Wildebeest Migration Safaris Masai Mara

Wildebeest Migration Safaris Masai Mara National Park Kenya | 8days Nairobi-Maasai Mara Fly-drive Safari    http://ow.ly/8UVH1

Several  wildebeest migration safaris are organized in both  Maasai (Masai) Mara and Serengeti National Parks.  The duration of the safari depends on various factors but mostly on time and budget but also the flexibility of the guest.  The all drive 11 days Masai Mara Serengeti Migration Safari commences from Nairobi and returns to the same via Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Amboseli.  The 8 days fly drive Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara National Park  (Mara Explorer 8 days) is a luxury option. Guests fly from Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara and return to the same.  The 4 days 3 Nights Migration safari combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha.   The 6 days Best of Tanzania Safari focuses on wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park.   The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September. Serengeti National Park is best visited between March and May.

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This safari is easily combined with 4 days gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Latest news: Rwanda private sector contests new gorilla tour permit pricing

Latest news: Rwanda private sector contests new gorilla tour permit pricing

The Rwandan private sector involved in tourism and hospitality industry has raised concern over the recent increase of gorilla tour permit pricing by 50 per cent, as it might jeopardize their business.

{Gorilla Tracking Safaris in Rwanda takes place in Volcanoes National Park.  Rwanda gorilla families or groups are divided into two.  The study groups/ families which are accessible to scientists and the tourist groups/families which are open for tourist tracking.  The Study groups have the largest number of individuals.}

Last week, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced the increment which will take effect beginning June 1 this year save for the prior bookings made before this date.

The increase will see foreign non-residents pay $750 as opposed to the current $500 to visit the gorillas; foreigners residing in Rwanda will pay$375 instead of $250, Rwanda nationals $50 up from $33 respectively.

However, the private sector says the ‘immediate and draconian enforcement of this decision’ will have lasting repercussions on their industry and the image of the country.

The mountain gorillas are one of Rwanda’s top tourism revenue earners, accounting for 90 per cent of park revenue generated in the country.

“The implementation of this increase was done without due consultation and we regret the manner in which this was done despite our attempts to consult on this process.

We have already seen strong reactions from our partners, and we are very sure that this is going to have a negative impact on our businesses and the industry at large,” reads the statement in part signed by the chairman of tourism chamber of Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation (PSF), the umbrella organization of the private sector issued on January, 28th.

Rwanda’s tourism receipts leaped to $200 million in 2010, up 14 per cent from 2009. In 2011, the sector generated $251million.

“This increase comes at a time when there is significant growth of the gorilla population as well as an increasing demand for gorilla tourism. We are very committed to sustain our efforts in conservation in order to protect their environment as well as the rich biodiversity that exist in our national parks,” John Gara , the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RDB said announcing the increment.

The population of mountain gorillas has increased by 26.3 per cent over the last seven years with a 3.7 percent annual growth, according to Gorilla Census conducted in April 2010.

Car Hire Nairobi Airport (NBO) | Car Ren

Car Hire Nairobi Airport (NBO) | Car Rental Nairobi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International (JKIA) 4x4WD Transfer http://ow.ly/8OwdL

Rwanda Gorilla Families Groups -Susa, Amahoro, Umubano, kwitonda, Group 13 (Agashya), Hirwa, Sabyinyo,

Rwanda Gorilla Families Groups -Susa, Amahoro, Umubano, kwitonda, Group 13 (Agashya), Hirwa, Sabyinyo,.

Gorilla Tracking Safaris in Rwanda takes place in Volcanoes National Park.  Rwanda gorilla families or groups are divided into two.  The study groups/ families which are accessible to scientists and the tourist groups/families which are open for tourist tracking.  The Study groups have the largest number of individuals.   Study groups include Beetsme, Pablo’s Shida’s and Bwenge.  Besides these, there are seven(7) tourist groups-Susa, Sabyinyo, Amahoro, Kwitonda, Group 13 (Agashya), Umubano and Hirwa.  Sometimes, these are joined by a migrant  group from Uganda.  Potential gorilla trackers have diverse questions ranging from the best time to track, the existing gorilla families, accommodation facilities, when to buy permits, tracking rules and regulations and what to bring.  We will answer most of these questions and many more on request.

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mar

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges http://ow.ly/8D2hz

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mar

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges http://ow.ly/8BusH

Maasai Mara National Park Lodges| Reserv

Maasai Mara National Park Lodges| Reserve Accommodation Tented Camps | Migration Safaris | http://ow.ly/8A8Da

Rhino River Camp Rates | Rhino River Lod

Rhino River Camp Rates | Rhino River Lodge | Meru National Park Safaris | Accommodation Hotels- Ikweta Safari Camp, Elsa’s Kopje Lodge, Rhino River Camp, Leopard Rock Lodge, Bandas http://ow.ly/8v8fa

Kigali Airport Car Hire 4x4WD Car Rental Rwanda Rent A Car

Kigali Car Hire | 4x4WD Car Rental Kigali Airport | Rwanda Rent A Car.

Our selection of rental cars in Kigali Rwanda is wide with 4×4 ire vehicles including the latest of SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) also called Off-road cars  like Toyota Rav4, Toyota Land Cruiser ,Pajero i/o, Honda CRV , Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Prado, Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan X trail, Hilux double cabin pick ups and full size 4×4 Safari Landcruisers, Land rovers and Safari minivans vans.

Our car  Hire  Services / Car Rental locations include in Rwanda include -Kigali, Kigali Airport, Gisenyi, Cyangugu, Kibuye.   In Kenya rental locations are in Nairobi City Centre Office, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Coded NBO or JKIA) serving the whole of the country and Nairobi.  Other locations in Kenya include, Mombasa Town,  Moi Airport Mombasa (MBA), Malindi Airport (MYD), Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki. They  open from 08:00to 18:00 hrs from Monday to Saturday.  Rental Cars can be returned at the point of pick up, at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or at the hotels in Nairobi, Mombasa or Malindi. In the rest of East Africa rental locations (locations des voiture) are   Kampala , Jinja and Entebbe (Uganda),  Bujumbura (Burundi) Dares salaam, Dar Es Salaam Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), Arusha ( Tanzania) and Zanzibar.

Nairobi-Meru-Samburu-Nakuru-Masai Mara Safari 7days

Nairobi-Meru-Samburu-Nakuru-Masai Mara Safari 7days

This exotic fly drive safari takes from Nairobi to the wilds of Meru National Park,  Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and finally Masai (Maasai) Mara National Reserv .  The safari offers diverse experiences with close authentic encounters with wild animals in their natural habitats. You also have a chance to meet with the local people,the Meru and Boran ( in Meru National Park), the Samburu ( in Samburu Nature Reserve) and the Masai (in Masai Mara National Reserve).

Nature has no day or night. It is a full time adventure, with survival of the fittest at play during the day and night.   Dawns and dusts are the necessary transitions for continuity of this play.  At dawn, the nocturnal ( night active) are going back to their dens after full successful or failed hunting escapades.  At dawn, the diurnal ( day actives) lucky to survive the night have risen and busy eating before the scorching sun appear.  Afternoons are characterized by scorching sun with little activity.

Pre dawn (before sun rise), early morning game drives are the best as they allow you to spot a mix of diurnal (day actives) and nocturnal ( night active) animals.  At this time the hunting success is at its highest.  At dawn most the birds have risen and are busy catching the worms.   Pre-dawn game drives also gives a chance to observe the spectacle of the sun rise.  Evenings are also ideal especially at the watering holes where both predators and prey meet.  Evening or sundowner game drives gives one a chance to spot these animals and of course the setting sun.

In the afternoons you can visit local bomas.  In the evenings, you are entertained by the local cultural tropes of dancers and magicians.  Evening game drives can also be scheduled if you are out of the national parks.

For details see Nairobi-Meru-Samburu-Nakuru-Masai Mara Safari 7days