Masai Mara National Reserve

How to get to the Maasai Mara 

Maasai Mara is in Narok County. Narok is a three-hour road trip from Nairobi. You can fly from Wilson Airport to the Mara. Your tour operator will make the arrangements.

When to Visit Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Rainfall patterns determine the availability of water and pasture.

When it is dry, seasonal rivers and watering holes dry up. Animals will congregate around the permanent rivers like Talek and Mara. When it is raining, wild animals are sparse and harder to see.

Visit when it is dry. July, August, September, and October is the high season. The wildebeest migration takes place at this time.

What to wear in the Mara

Maasai Mara is hot and dusty during the day. But nights can be cold.

You want to carry sweaters and jackets in addition to safari outfits. Don’t wear white. Go for neutral colors.

Sandals are okay in the lodge, but you need closed shoes for excursions.

Protect your skin with sunscreen and bug repellant. A hat will help too.

Maasai Mara Game Reserve Attractions

• Maasai Mara is a paradise for bird watchers. You can find more than 500 bird species here.
• Game drives in Maasai Mara take you to view the animals and take pictures and videos.
• Visit the Mara River, the lifeline of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. This river swells in the rainy season and shrinks when it is dry. Find of the largest crocodiles and hippos in the world. The river supports hundreds of bird species.
• If you love morning and afternoon game drives, you probably want to try a night game drive. Get to know the nocturnal animals like hyenas, lions, and leopards as they hunt in the dark.
• A walking safari will give you an up-close feel of the Mara. It is an opportunity to watch birds and observe the plants and animals. Nature walks steer clear of large predators.
• Get to know the Maasai people through cultural visits.
• Go on horseback safaris to view wildebeests, antelopes, hartebeests, elephants, giraffes, and other animals. These are on offer in private conservancies.
• Nothing beats a hot air balloon excursion followed by a bush breakfast with champagne. We recommend this for couples and families. See the hippos, birds, forests, and the landscape of the Mara. Get a better view of the wildebeest migration. The path of the balloons generally follows the Mara River.
• The wildebeest migration happens 1.5 million wildebeest cross over to the Maasai Mara from the Serengeti.
• Gazelles, elands, and zebras migraye too. They cross the treacherous Mara river to find greener pastures.

Masai Mara Safari Tour Packages

Where to Stay