Getting to the Maasai Mara - Drive or Fly?
Should You Fly or Drive to the Maasai Mara? One of the first questions many visitors ask is whether they should fly or drive to the Maasai Mara…
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The Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve — a sweeping expanse of open savannah in southwestern Kenya, forming the northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti ecosystem. Named after the Maasai people who have lived here for centuries, it is most famous for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration.
1510
KM² PROTECTED AREA
450+
BIRD SPECIES
Big 5
ALL PRESENT YEAR-ROUND
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A hand-picked taste of Maasai Mara's finest — from legendary camps to intimate conservancy retreats.
Tented camp★ FeaturedSiana Conservancy
Entumoto Safari Camp
Entumoto is a private tented safari camp elevated in the hills of the Rift Valley, commanding breath-taking views and sunsets over the Mara.
$650 pp / night
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Mobile camp★ FeaturedInside the Reserve
Roca River Camp
A family-run safari camp is nestled along the banks of the breathtaking Mara River, shaded by the unique riverine forest and set on the edge
$1,045 pp / night
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Emboo River
Emboo River is located on a river bend within the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
$800 pp / night
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Weather around the Mara ecosystem
The Maasai Mara has a mild, pleasant safari climate for most of the year because it sits at a relatively high altitude. It rarely gets extremely hot, and…
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Park Fees for the Maasai Mara and Conservancies
Maasai Mara Park Fees & Conservancy Fees Maasai Mara fees can be a little confusing because there are two separate fee systems : the Maasai Mara National Reserve…
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Maasai Mara
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One of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations
The Maasai Mara is world-famous for its big cats, open plains and classic safari scenery.
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A photographer’s dream
Golden light, dramatic landscapes, predator action and huge wildlife variety make the Mara one of the best places in Africa for photography.
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Home of the Great Migration
Each year, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the Mara, creating one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
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Excellent big cat viewing —
The Mara is one of the best places to see lion, cheetah and leopard, often with incredible sightings in open country.
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A true safari experience
From the main reserve to the private conservancies, the Mara offers a mix of wildlife, culture, beautiful camps and unforgettable African wilderness.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
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Jan
Dry Season
Good🌤
Feb
Dry Season
Good🌧
Mar
Long Rains
Low Season🌧
Apr
Long Rains
Low Season🌧
May
Long Rains
Low Season☀
Jun
Dry Season
Best Time☀
Jul
Dry Season
Best Time☀
Aug
Dry Season
Best Time☀
Sep
Dry Season
Best Time🌦
Oct
Short Rains
Shoulder🌦
Nov
Short Rains
Shoulder🌤
Dec
Short Rains
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The Reserve
- Country
- Kenya
- Coordinates
- -1.43°, 35.06°
- Time zone
- GMT+3
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