The MMNR experiences heavy rainfall at certain
times of year, which, combined with the black cotton
soils
that cover much of the area, can make travel
within the area extremely difficult at times. Although
historically
this has only been a problem during the rainy
seasons, in recent years storms or unexpected rains
have
occurred outside these periods, and have resulted
in serious disruption to management operations as well
as
tourism activities in the area. In addition,
tourism visitation to the area is increasingly a year-round
phenomenon,
whereas previously visitor numbers were very low
in the rainy seasons.
Under this management action, key roads will be
upgraded to all weather status during the 10-year
implementation
period of this plan to enable year-round access
within the Reserve. Significant progress has
already
been made towards this end in the CCN section of
the Reserve, and the action will therefore primarily
focus
on upgrading selected key roads in the Mara
Triangle. Specifically these include:
u Two access roads to Ngiro-Are
u Serena - Mara Bridge
u Serena - Oloololo Gate
u Tanzania border Road
u Sahkuria - Little
Governor’s
u Oloololo Gate - Little
Governor’s
