Situated Southwest of Kenya, covering an area of 1 510 square km, the Maasai Mara National Reserve is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife, and endless plains. The quintessential Maasai Mara safari delivers many attractions and is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration.The Maasai Mara National Reserve was named for the Maasai people who inhabit the area, and for the Mara River, which flows through this great reserve.
It shares a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and is essentially a continuation of this park,forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. In addition to the abundant wildlife in the reserve, no Maasai Mara safari would be complete without a cultural experience with the Maasai people. There is a wonderful assortment of cultural excursions with the communities surrounding as well as beautiful Maasai Mara safari adventures.
Min: 20℃/68℉ Max: 34℃/94℉
Min: 11℃/52℉ Max: 25℃/77℉
Year round!
There may be age limits for game drives, walking safaris, and adventure activities.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is well known for its abundance of big cats. Lions, leopards and cheetahs are regularly spotted on game drives. The Maasai Mara Ecosystem is estimated to hold one of the highest lion densities in world.
More than 40 ethnic languages are spoken in Kenya. Although the national language is Swahili, most Kenyans also understand English.
Nairobi is the main airport for international flights. From Nairobi local carriers connect to the major tourist destinations in both National Parks and beach areas.
The currency is the Kenyan Shilling, where KES is made up of 100 cents. Please check with your hotel for daily exchange rates.
