Masai Mara National Reserve.

Masai Mara National Reserve.

Masai Mara National Park is one of the most visited National Reserves in Africa. Located in the southwestern part of Kenya, the Masai Mara is named after the Maasai People, the traditional inhabitants of the region, and the Mara River, which flows through the Masai Mara.

The Masai Mara is famous for its wildlife experience, stunning landscape, the Great wildebeest migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and Zebras (July – October), and is home to the big five wildlife.

Masai Mara National Reserve wildlife.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is the best safari destination for wildlife sightings, where we have the highest concentration of wildlife. It’s one of the National Parks where you can easily see the big five wildlife (Lions, Leopard, Rhinos, Cape Buffalo, and Elephants).

In its vast open grassland, you will find lots of wildlife like Antelopes, warthogs, Giraffes, and many more.

Visiting the Mara River, which is famous for the dramatic crocodile vs wildebeest crossing during migration, you will also find hippos at the river.

What time to visit?

Peak Season (July – October) – The great wildebeest season, the dry season best time for wildlife viewing.

Mid-Season (December – February) – Warm and good for general game viewing.

Low Season (April – May) – Rainy Season,

How to get there.

• By Air – There are daily flights from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Diani to different Airstrips in the Masai Mara.
• By Road – 5-6 hours’ drive from Nairobi, the rough road inside the park (4 X 4 recommended).