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Sunday, July 14, 2024 It’s all systems go for this year’s wildebeest migration at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with hotels reporting up to 95 percent bookings. This easy visa free travel policy is a deliberate strategy to elevate Kenya’s tourism profile and stimulate economic progress. By removing entry barriers, Kenya is poised to draw more tourists, foster business ventures, and solidify its position as a premier global destination.

A recent check by The Standard reveals that investors are optimistic about significant gains from the migration phenomenon, despite devastating floods that affected some camps and lodges along rivers. The peak migration season, running from July to September, sees millions of wildebeests cross spectacularly from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve . This spectacle attracts thousands of international and local tourists, who book hotels and camps around the game reserve for the chance to witness the world’s eighth wonder.



The wildebeests must crisscross the Mara River at several points where crocodiles prey on them, creating one of the migration’s highlights as the animals fight to cross the river safely. Women selling beads at the Sekenani Gate—the main entrance to the Mara—and local artists are also benefiting significantly from the influx of tourists. A significant increase in tourist numbers over the past few weeks, with hotels inside and outside the reserve experiencing booming busines.

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