...every year staring from the early July to late September, over a million Gnus (wildebeests) and Zebras followed by the big cats cross over the rolling plains of the Masai Mara setting the most spectacular marvel of mother nature that cannot be witnessed in any other part of the world. This undoubtedly becomes

To the East of the resort, small groups of lionesses have been spotted. These groups make up the prides of the East. Furthermore during the month, two (eight week old) cubs and the males were introduced to the pride. When there are plenty of herbivores in the Mara a pride consisting of lions, lionesses and cubs can comprise of 24. Along the seasonal Zakari River, a leopard had been sighted on the Baranite or Sausage tree (Kigella Africana Tree). This is also a cheetah sighting ground due to the short grass in the area. A cheetah with its 2 cubs (1 year old) was the highlight for animal photography in June.

To the north of Masai Mara Reserve, the Meta plains are found which support an astonishing number of herbivore species. In the last few weeks, the black rhino has been spotted on the plains. The youngest black rhino was born in 2009 and was seen on a daily basis in June with its mother. A mother with an older baby rhino has also been seen in the same area. A male black rhino believed to be the father of the two babies has also been seen around the Meta Plains area. The population of black rhinos has reduced significantly but the Masai Mara can still claim to be the BIG FIVE center.

To the West of Keekorok, the famous Mara River enters the game reserve from the Mau Hills, where it originates. The Mara River is a spectacular sight during the Migration. Some hippopotamus are seen in the river and others basking on the bank during the day after a night of grazing. Guests staying at Keekorok Lodge have the opportunity of enjoying game drives to different sections of the game reserve. From the Hippo Bar at the resort, guests are able to view the residential hippos and a variety of water birds, furthermore elephants, buffalos and giraffes can also be spotted as they come to quench their thirst at the hippo
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