Tourists Airlifted From Maasai Mara as Devastating Floods Hit Kenya
Over the past few months, Kenya has been grappling with an unprecedented deluge, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructural damage. The situation escalated dramatically on Wednesday when a river burst its banks within the renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, submerging numerous tourist facilities.
The heavy downpours have taken a severe toll on the Maasai Mara, a world-famous safari destination known for hosting the annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania. As the floodwaters rapidly engulfed over a dozen hotels, lodges, and camps, tourists found themselves trapped, prompting immediate evacuation efforts.
In response to the crisis, the Kenya Red Cross swiftly mobilized, rescuing more than 90 stranded individuals. The Narok County government ...