About the Reserve
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, a vast sweep of golden savannah dotted with acacia trees, rolling plains, and winding rivers that feel straight out of a wildlife documentary. It is famous for its incredible concentration of animals, offering some of the best game viewing in Africa throughout the year. Visitors regularly encounter lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species, often within the same drive.
The reserve is world-renowned for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from Tanzania in dramatic river crossings filled with raw nature and action. Beyond wildlife, the Mara offers rich cultural experiences with the Maasai people, breathtaking sunsets, and classic open-roof safari adventures that create unforgettable memories. It is a place where every moment feels wild, authentic, and alive.
The reserve is world-renowned for the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from Tanzania in dramatic river crossings filled with raw nature and action. Beyond wildlife, the Mara offers rich cultural experiences with the Maasai people, breathtaking sunsets, and classic open-roof safari adventures that create unforgettable memories. It is a place where every moment feels wild, authentic, and alive.
Highlights
- World-class wildlife viewing
- Big Five frequently sighted
- Epic migration spectacle in high season
- Huge predator populations (lions, leopards, cheetahs)
- Great photographic landscapes
- Excellent safari infrastructure
- Variety of accommodation (budget → luxury)
- Balloon safaris and cultural experiences
Good to Know
- Can be crowded in peak season
- Some roads rough especially in rainy season
- Wildlife more spread out outside migration months
- Higher costs during peak months (July–Oct, Dec–Jan)
- Weather unpredictable at times
Wildlife & Nature
Experiences
Early morning & afternoon game drives
Great Wildebeest Migration viewing (seasonal)
Hot air balloon safaris with champagne breakfasts
Cultural visits with Maasai communities
Nature walks with armed guides (in some areas)
Bird watching
Photography safaris
Bush dinners / sundowners
Night game drives (in some conservancies)
Visiting adjacent private conservancies (e.g., Olare Motorogi, Mara North)
