The tourism high season for the Mara is usually around the months of July to October, with the great pull factor being the wildebeest migration. The reserve sees an influx in the number of mostly international tourists, pushing up demand for accommodation and other hospitality services. Samuel Ole Tunai Governor Narok County said he would ban the issuance of licences to operate temporary camps. Mr Tunai also said the County would in the coming years be reluctant to allow further investments in the Reserve. Controlling investments and the number of visitors to Mara to help increase the currency of the Mara as a premium attraction and in turn attract high net worth tourists.

Source: Standard Digital February 12, 2018 12:45 UTC