Floods leave tourists stranded in Maasai MaraThe government has ordered evacuations after heavy rains flooded lodges and camps in the Maasai Mara after the Telek River burst its banks, stranding tourists. In a statement on Wednesday, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua ordered all hotels and camps bordering rivers in national parks and reserves to prepare for evacuation. “Attention all hotels and camps adjacent to rivers within national parks and reserves: Prepare for potential evacuations should rivers overflow. “After several days of continuous rainfall, our rivers have swollen, impacting several camps and areas in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. “Together, we are implementing evacuation plans and mobilizing resources to respond promptly to distress calls and ensure the safety of our residents.
