MAASAI MARA
NATIONAL RESERVE
The Masai Mara Nature Reserve is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich national parks on the African continent. The Masai Mara is divided in two by the famous Mara River where 2,000,000 migrating wildebeest and zebras make their way in spectacular fashion during the months of July to October. The Masai Mara guarantees an exceptional number of encounters with the African animal kingdom and will also amaze you with breathtaking views.
The Masai Mara Nature Reserve is located in a huge valley created by the forces of the Great Rift Valley and is bordered to the east by the Loita Hills, to the north by the Ithong Hills and to the west by the imposing Esoit-Oloolo Mountains. The reserve borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south, forming a gigantic ecosystem through which the great migration passes in the months of July to October. As soon as the grass of the southern savannah plains in the Serengeti turns green, the mega herd moves on to prepare for the baby boom of December, January and February. In addition to migrating wildebeests and zebras, you will also encounter large flocks of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, impalas, antelopes, elephants and maybe even rhinos during a safari in the Masai Mara.
Activities at MAASAI MARA
GAME DRIVE
safari
Throughout the year you can go on safari in the Masai Mara nature reserve.
In the high season months of July to October, you even have a chance to attend a river crossing of the great migration.
balloon safari
Floating silently above the meandering Mara River while looking for predators that are still active in the early hours is one of the absolute highlights of East Africa. You can experience a balloon safari at various places in the Masai Mara, it once started in Mara Governors and can now also be undertaken in Mara Keekorok.
walking safari
A walking safari is offered exclusively in a number of private conservation areas on the edge of the Masai Mara. For example, in Mara Naboisho you can go for a walk accompanied by a Masai warrior and come face to face with wild animals. In the morning or in the afternoon when the sun is already a bit lower, this is an extremely relaxing activity, where you are one with the African nature.
night safari
Night safaris are offered in various accommodations. Just before dinner, depart the property by open-top vehicle in search of nocturnal animals such as genet cats, hyenas, leopards, and galagos.