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Fury over hotel built on wildebeest migration route

CS Balala asks county authorities to remove the facility citing gross violation of park rules.

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A tourist camp along the Mara River in the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve risks being demolished after workers were filmed blocking migrating wildebeests. The video clip showed thousands of wildebeests trooping across Mara River from Tanzania’s Serengeti heading back in fright and colliding with an oncoming herd. It is feared some wildebeest may have died because of the stampede. The video was shot by tourist Anne Taylor. Following public outrage, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has now directed the Narok County Government to remove the camp for the gross violation of park rules.

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