The Haven of Endless Dance and Migration.
Maasai Mara National Reserve sits on the northern edge of the Great Rift Valley, sharing a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to the south. It is an average of 232 km away from Nairobi -Kenya’s capital. The Mara is endowed with breathtaking wildlife sceneries such as the ever-migrating wildebeests, the Big Five, and the endless vast savannah home to the nomadic pastoralists of the Maa culture, making it a dream destination for African safari enthusiasts.
The Mara Luxurious Accommodation.
The Mara offers options for every taste: luxurious Fairmont Mara Safari Club and Angama Mara with breathtaking views, or comfortable stays at Mara Serena and Little Governors’ Camp. Check out Rhino Tourist Camp by Kairi Tours and Safaris for a more budget-friendly option safari located next to Maasai Mara National Reserves’ Oloolaimutia Gate.
The Great Wildebeest Stampede
Every year, the Maasai Mara plays a starring role in the Great Wildebeest Migration, the 8TH Wonder of World- a nature documentary that comes to life—triggered by the shifting rains at around July to October each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest migrate north from Tanzania’s Serengeti into Maasai Mara reserve.
The Big Five
Witness the pride of lions, their roar echoing across savannas, and African elephants, graze with their families. The elusive rhino, black or white with its distinctive lip, might become a rare but rewarding sight. Cape buffalo, thunder in herds. Finally, you might glimpse the most secretive, the leopard, its spotted coat a shadow in the tall grass as it stalks prey.
The Haven of the Nomadic Pastoralists
The Masai Mara is an untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife, where the Maasai culture, clad in vibrant red clothing, has coexisted for centuries. This captivating land showcases a mesmerizing dance between tradition and wildness. Visit the Mara for an unforgettable adventure.