Wildlife
Classic Game Drives
Explore the reserve with a professional driver-guide and search for elephants, giraffes, plains game and predators across wide-open savannahs.
Kenya’s Iconic Safari Destination
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Experience sweeping savannah landscapes, outstanding predator sightings, abundant plains wildlife and the seasonal Great Migration in Kenya’s most famous safari reserve.
CountryKenya
RegionSouth-Western Kenya
HighlightBig Five & Predators
ExperienceSavannah Wildlife
Safari StylePrivate Kenya Safari
Discover Maasai Mara
Kenya’s legendary wildlife reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Its vast grasslands, river systems and scattered acacia trees support an extraordinary variety of wildlife throughout the year.
The reserve is especially known for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species. During the seasonal migration period, huge herds move through the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.
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Big Five WildlifeExcellent opportunities to see classic African wildlife across the wider Mara ecosystem.
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Predator SightingsThe Mara is widely recognised for exceptional lion, cheetah and leopard viewing.
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Great MigrationSeasonal wildebeest and zebra movements create one of East Africa’s best-known wildlife spectacles.
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Classic SavannahEnjoy open grasslands, river systems and broad horizons that define the traditional African safari landscape.
Top experiences
What makes Maasai Mara special
Predators
Lions, Cheetahs & Leopards
The Mara is one of Kenya’s most productive areas for viewing large predators and observing natural wildlife behaviour.
Landscape
Endless Savannah Views
Rolling plains, acacia trees, river valleys and distant escarpments create some of East Africa’s most recognisable safari scenery.
Safari information
Planning your Maasai Mara safari
How long should I stay?
Two to four nights works well for many travellers, while longer stays allow more time to explore different wildlife areas and enjoy a slower safari pace.
Can I fly to the Mara?
Yes. Fly-in safaris can be arranged from Nairobi and, on selected routes, from the Kenya Coast depending on schedules and availability.
Which destinations combine well with the Mara?
Popular combinations include Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and cross-border journeys into Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro region.
When is the Great Migration?
Migration movements are seasonal and depend on rainfall and grazing conditions, so exact wildlife locations vary from year to year.
Featured itineraries
Safaris featuring Maasai Mara
3 Days Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi
A classic short road safari from Nairobi with professionally guided game drives in the Maasai Mara.
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Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari
Combine rhino country and Rift Valley scenery with classic Maasai Mara wildlife viewing.
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3 Days Maasai Mara from Diani Beach
Fly from the Kenya Coast to the Mara for a convenient safari with more time for wildlife viewing.
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