About Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's most celebrated wildlife sanctuary, offering year-round exceptional game viewing in one of Africa's most spectacular settings. Famous worldwide for the annual Great Migration when over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross from the Serengeti, the Mara provides some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth. Beyond the migration, the reserve maintains excellent wildlife populations year-round, including all Big Five animals.
Key Highlights
The Great Migration
Mara River crossings
Maasai cultural experiences
Big Five wildlife viewing
Hot air balloon safaris
Exceptional predator sightings
Activities & Experiences
Game drives twice daily
Hot air balloon safaris
Photography expeditions
Night game drives
Great Migration viewing
Maasai village visits
Bush breakfast experiences
Getting There
Transportation
5-6 hour drive from Nairobi or 45-minute flight to Mara airstrips
Quick Facts
Area:
Established:
Altitude:
1,510 square kilometers
1961
1,500 - 2,170 meters above sea level
Wildlife:
Big Five, Great Migration animals
Best Time to Visit
Year-round, Migration season (July-October) for river crossings
Tropical savanna climate with temperatures 12-30°C
Accommodation
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Luxury tented camps
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Safari lodges
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Mobile camps during migration
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Budget camping sites


