Tourism stakeholders from the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya have assured visitors that it remains a premier safari destination for the upcoming high-season, as the region seeks to rebuild from devastating floods that have severely impacted tourist infrastructure and communities.
The three main waterways in the reserve – the Mara, Talek and Sand Rivers – all experienced an unprecedented rise in water levels last week after days of heavy rainfall, leading to the displacement and destruction of camps and lodges.
“Camps and lodges situated near the Mara River, Talek River, and Sand River have borne the brunt of the flooding, with reports of severe damage to property and infrastructure. Many establishments have been partially or fully submerged, leading to disruptions in tourism activities and accommodations,” said Mara Managers Association Chairperson Harison Nampaso in a press statement on Saturday, May 4.
Main access bridges including the Talek Gate Bridge, the…