KENYA: The country of the Maasai | 10 INTERESTING FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT IT
We all know that Kenya is the country of the Masai, of the famous marathon runners of the Olympic Games or of the Masai Mara National Reserve. But in this video, you are going to learn about some of interesting, informative, and sometimes little-known facts about Kenya.
Located in southwestern Kenya, covering an area of 1,510 km² (583 square miles), the Masai Mara National Reserve is a land of breathtaking views, abundant wildlife and endless plains. The quintessential Masai Mara safari offers many attractions, as the reserve is home to an excellent concentration of game year round, including over two million wildebeest, zebras and other antelopes that make up the famous Great Migration.
The reserve is a photographer's and naturalist's paradise, with numerous elephants, buffalos, giraffes, lions and cheetahs alongside migrating wildebeest and zebras. Leopards are frequently encountered, endangered black rhinos lurk in the dense thickets, and large rafts of hippos and huge crocodiles can be found in the Mara River. The park is also home to over 450 species of birds. So it's no surprise that tourists from all over the world travel here, not least because the reserve has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Regarding the origin of the name, the word 'Masai' comes from the Maasai tribe, nomadic inhabitants of the region and the word 'Mara' is their word for 'stained', referring to the acacias, shrubs and bushes at the top. ubiquitous dish that dot the landscape over most of the reserve. The Masai Mara now also includes a number of conservatories and collective ranches lining the main reserve and is home to some of the most diverse species of African wildlife.
The Maasai Shuka is a traditional fabric native to East Africa, worn by the Maasai people, mainly Kenya and Tanzania. Shuka Masai is a cotton plaid fabric, blanket form, in bright red and blue colors. The Maasai are a semi-nomadic people of East Africa who are known for their unique way o
