Nowhere in Kenya has captured the world’s imagination quite like the Masai Mara. This huge expanse of breathtaking vistas, endless plains and abundant wildlife is the ultimate African Safari cliché. A real-life Nat Geo documentary, not only are you are almost guaranteed to see the Big 5 but are surrounded with wildlife the moment you set foot in the reserve.

 

Together with the adjoining Serengeti it is the largest Kingdom of animals on earth. The reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game. Hundreds of big-maned lions, large numbers of cheetah and leopards, spotted hyenas and jackals, some 1,500 elephants, tens of thousands of antelope of more than a dozen species from the tiny dik-dik to the huge eland, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, herds of buffalo, Masai giraffe, and migratory Burchell’s zebras and wildebeest in their hundreds of thousands make the region a magnet for safaris of every stripe. The park is also home to over 450 bird species.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are several things to do in and around the Masai Mara Reserve. From game drives, walking safaris to cultural tours with the Masai people. Visiting a traditional Maasai village is frequently included in a safari package to the Masai Mara. While not really an authentic experience you may learn a thing or two about the Maasai.

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Air Ballooning is a once-in-a-lifetime experience of experiencing the Mara. A highly recommend activity especially for the adventurous guest who plans to stay at the reserve for more than three days. The hot air balloon flights however need to be pre-arranged by your trip representative to ensure guaranteed availability due to the limited space of passengers that can be accommodated in a balloon.

 

 

 

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5 Comments

  1. September 16, 2017 at 1:15 am — Reply

    The photos are incredible and truly do capture my wanderlust. I think a visit to a Masai village would be an excellent experience.

  2. September 16, 2017 at 3:50 pm — Reply

    Ha ha, love the punk lion 🙂 Did safari in neighbouring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Cater. Amazing! Just back from safari in Kalahari Desert, not the best of luck this time around 🙂

  3. September 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm — Reply

    Oh, those photos are impressive! We’ve only been to Africa once (Namibia) but we are yearning to go back! Masai Mara seems to be the perfect destination. Thanks for sharing!

  4. September 6, 2018 at 2:12 pm — Reply

    The photo are impressive and lovely.

  5. November 3, 2019 at 5:55 am — Reply

    The pictures tell it all – why the Masai Mara has been voted the best park in Africa for the sixth time in a row.

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