Known as Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve, the reputation of the Masai Mara goes way beyond being simply a wildlife park. A world-renowned place of adventure and exploration, where the brutal and unfettered reality of nature is played out in the greatest wildlife show on earth.
The Masai Mara National Reserve covers 1,800 square kilometres and has one of the highest lion densities in the world. Its fertile rolling grasslands, bisected by riverine forests, attract countless game, enticing wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle, which ensures that predators are never too far away and the sense of raw energy on the savannah is palpable. Witness the Big Five, hippos, hyena and countless other wildlife, including 450 species of bird.
Masai Mara Location
The Masai Mara is located in southwestern Kenya along the Great Rift Valley, bordering Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. It typically takes around 5-6 hours to drive or about an hour by flight from Nairobi to reach the Masai Mara.
Best Time to Visit Masai Mara
While the Great Migration is surely a highlight, the Maasai Mara offers superb animal-watching possibilities all year round. Both the dry and wet seasons provide distinct experiences, so the optimum time to visit is determined by your choices and interests.
The dry season (July – October) is often favoured because wildlife congregates around water sources, making it easier to spot animals.
If seeing the Great Migration is important to you, travel throughout August and September, but note that it can get very busy in the national reserve.
We do recommend travelling during the wet season (November - June) for a calmer ambience and lush green scenery.