TOURISM BOOST AS MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE GRADUALLY REOPENS UNDER STRICT MEASURES- ASSURED GOV. TUNAI

Governor Samuel Tunai announced the gradual reopening of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve after four months closure due to Coronavirus pandemic.Thi GE said was following a directive from  President Uhuru Kenyatta to reopen the air space as from August 1, 2020 that will pave way for international travels.

According to the Governor, the Maasai Mara game reserve is the backbone of the economy of Mario as a county hence they have to put measures on how to reopen the game reserve but on strict measures to avert the possibility of COVID-19 spread in the game reserve. He further said that all visitors and employees will be subjected to mandatory testing before gaining park access. He pointed out that  he had already spoken to the Kenya Medical Research Institution (KEMRI) for them to be given priority to enable a speedy reopening. 

So far seven camps had reopened after a negative test from all 316 employees working in the camps. Fumigation of the camps also took place. He mentioned some including Naboisho, Mara Serena and Mara Simba lodge which have conformed to the regulations laid down by the department of Health.