Keekorok Lodge
A long-established safari lodge positioned within the wider Masai Mara area and convenient for game drives.
Kenya's Legendary Wildlife Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Discover one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes, renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing, dramatic open plains, big cats and the seasonal movement of vast wildebeest and zebra herds.
Park Overview
About the Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve lies in south-western Kenya and forms part of the wider Mara�CSerengeti ecosystem. Its landscape is dominated by rolling grasslands, riverine woodland and open savannah, creating excellent conditions for wildlife viewing throughout the year.
The reserve is especially famous for its concentration of predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Large herds of plains game are also common, while the Mara and Talek river systems support hippos, crocodiles and diverse birdlife.
From roughly July through October, conditions may coincide with the seasonal Great Migration, when large numbers of wildebeest and zebra move through the greater ecosystem. The exact timing and river crossings vary with rainfall and natural wildlife movement.
Wildlife
Major Animals Found in the Masai Mara
The Mara supports a rich variety of predators and plains wildlife. Sightings always depend on natural wildlife movement, season and conditions, but these are among the species commonly associated with the reserve.
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Elephant
Buffalo
Black Rhino
Zebra
Wildebeest
Giraffe
Hippo
Location
Masai Mara Map
The reserve is located in south-western Kenya near the Tanzanian border and connects ecologically with the Serengeti ecosystem.
Accommodation
Masai Mara Lodges & Safari Camps
The greater Masai Mara offers accommodation ranging from comfortable mid-range camps to luxury tented camps and established safari lodges. Final selection can be matched to your itinerary, budget and preferred location.
Basecamp Masai Mara
A tented safari option in the greater Mara ecosystem, suitable for travellers looking for a classic camp atmosphere.
Entim Mara Camp
A well-known tented camp option for travellers prioritising wildlife viewing and a traditional Mara safari setting.
Governors' Camp
A classic Mara tented-camp style option associated with a long tradition of wildlife-focused safari stays.
Fig Tree Camp
A popular Mara accommodation option offering a lodge-and-camp style safari experience near wildlife areas.
Other Camps & Lodges
Haiya can recommend alternative properties according to your travel dates, comfort level, location preference and budget.
Safari Journeys
Safaris Featuring the Masai Mara
Choose a short fly-in Mara escape or combine the reserve with other classic Kenya destinations such as Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and the Rift Valley.
3 Days Masai Mara Air Safari from Nairobi
Fly from Nairobi to the Mara for maximum wildlife-viewing time and two nights in the reserve.
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4 Days Masai Mara Safari
A relaxed Mara itinerary with additional time for morning and afternoon wildlife viewing.
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4 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Combine rhino country at Lake Nakuru with the predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara.
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5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari
Enjoy a fuller Rift Valley and Mara experience with more time for rewarding game drives.
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Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
Three iconic ecosystems combining elephants, rhinos and exceptional Mara wildlife viewing.
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Samburu, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara
A broader Kenya circuit combining northern wildlife, highlands, Rift Valley and the Mara.
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Other Major Safari Parks
Extend your Kenya safari beyond the Masai Mara with four other outstanding wildlife destinations.
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Amboseli
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Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru
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Tsavo East
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