Maasai Mara

About Maasai Mara

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries.

Best Time to Visit
• Dry Season (July – October): Ideal for the Great Migration and easier wildlife spotting due to thinner vegetation and animals gathering at water sources.
• Green Season (November – June): Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, excellent birdwatching, and resident wildlife still abundant.
Top Camps & Lodges
Luxury:
Angama Mara: Breathtaking views, exclusive game drives.
Mara Plains Camp: Intimate, eco-friendly, private conservancy access.
Mid-Range:
Governors’ Camp: Classic, riverside location, excellent game viewing.
Mara Explorer Camp: Spacious tents, Talek River views.
Budget-Friendly (outside main reserve):
Mara Simba Lodge: Good facilities, near Sekenani Gate.
Keekorok Lodge: Elevated walkway for wildlife viewing at a waterhole.
Wildlife to Expect
• The Big Five: Lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo.
• Great Migration: Millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles (July-October).
• Predators: Cheetahs, hyenas, jackals.
• Herbivores: Giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, impalas, topis, elands.
• Birds: Over 500 species, including ostriches, eagles, vultures.