There is a safe spot nearby river where all Safari vehicles stopped for lunch and close view of the Mara River was shown by the local policeman and later they ask for some money... so always carry local change for them... I could see two families of hippopotamus and few crocodile all over there at Mara River... Since I visited the place on 5th July which is the beginning of migration time... so no migration could be seen at that time near river....but overall a very good experience ....
This is where the action is where wildebeests crossing the river, the Mara River each year. In this area, you can find almost all big fives...not sure of Rhinos though. Masai Mara is a great place for safari game drive. This is perhaps one of the best game drive place in the world.
I have been for 4 consecutive years during the so called migration season to see the Mara crossings~ Its all pot luck that you get to see it. Seen it once its its full glory but then had a brief glimpse of the start of one and then nothing for the last two times.
Tried to see it via a hot air balloon twice but the wind was in the wrong direction. Even stayed a a lodge next to the river to see it. Thats nature and how it works .
Will I go back and try again Certainly !
We spent 3 days exploring the area, including a hot air balloon ride over the river and really recommend that (use Governors they are the best). Saw the black rhinoceros and lots of elephants, giraffes, lion's mating and everything else. Beautiful place. The river has hippos and crocs and lots of other animals.
About 20 times to the Mara, still the best Safari Wilderness experience of all. Enjoy it while we can, signs of human encroachment outside the boundaries of the park, inevitable I guess, but this will change this environment over the next 10 years. August tends to be a bit crowded, everyone observing the great migration which now seems to include humans!
Rest of the season is good, even in the rainy seasons.
