Thousands in Maasai Mara for wildebeest migration

The number of tourists visiting the country has risen significantly as the country leverages on the ongoing wildebeest migration. According to the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), over 330,000 tourists have visited the country since January.

Hoteliers in the country have projected good business as the annual wildebeest migration begins.

The wildebeest migration is regarded as one the Seven Wonders of the World and that in itself continues to lure tourists.

While some come and go back without witnessing this great marvel, most of them are on hand to see the first group of wildebeests as they make the trek from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania into the Maasai Mara in search of green pasture.

For the period between July and October, the tourism comes alive with these dramatic river crossings.

Players in the hospitality industry are all smiles as they witness increased bookings. Local tourists have been urged to take part in promoting domestic tourism.

According to the KTB, the over 330,000 tourists have visited the country for leisure and conferences since January this year. This represents a fifteen percent rise in tourist arrivals compared to 284 thousand tourists in a similar period last year.

The migration comes with good tidings for Kenya’s tourism sector with KTB seeking to capitalize on the migration to position the country as a safari destination.