Nairobi • Masai Mara
3-Day Masai Mara Safari
Two nights in the Masai Mara with game drives, a quick, rewarding introduction to safari in Kenya.
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Big Five
Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve is the northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti ecosystem and the heart of Kenya's safari country. Its rolling grasslands, acacia-dotted plains and the Mara and Talek rivers support one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and rhino.
Between July and October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania and brave the crocodile-filled Mara River, one of the great wildlife spectacles on earth. Outside the migration, resident game remains excellent all year, with reliable sightings of prides and cheetah hunting on the open plains.
The reserve is bordered by privately run conservancies such as Olare Motorogi, Naboisho and Mara North. These offer night drives, walking safaris and fewer vehicles at each sighting. The Maasai people live alongside the reserve, and a visit to a Maasai village gives insight into their culture. Hot air balloon flights at sunrise are a popular extra.
Highlights
- Great Migration river crossings (July to October)
- Big Five and exceptional big cat viewing
- Sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains
- Maasai village visit
- Conservancy night drives and walking safaris
Best time to visit
July to October for the Great Migration and dry-season game viewing. January to February is also rewarding, with fewer vehicles and good predator sightings. The long rains in April and May bring lush scenery but muddier tracks, and some camps close.
Safaris featuring Masai Mara
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Nairobi • Masai Mara • Amboseli
5-Day Masai Mara & Amboseli Safari
Big cats in the Masai Mara and elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, with two nights in each park.
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Nairobi • Masai Mara • Diani Beach
7-Day Masai Mara Safari & Diani Beach
Three nights on safari in the Masai Mara, followed by three nights on Diani Beach.
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Amboseli
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