Maasai Mara

This is arguably the best tourist attraction in Kenya and one of the best in the world. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in Narok County in the southwestern part of Kenya – close to the border with Tanzania. The reserve was named after the Maasai tribesmen and is part of a wider Mara Ecosystem that includes 11 other ranches.

The Mara is an extension of the great Serengeti National Park of Tanzania. When combined, the two national parks form a wildlife corridor that is unequaled anywhere. The Reserve receives over 290,000 visitors each year. The key attraction is the Great Wildlife Migration to and from the Serengeti which occurs in the dry months of July to October. During this migration, over one million wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and Zebra move to and from the Serengeti. They have to cross the crocodile-infested Mara river and deal with predators like leopards, lions and cheetahs.

Our ideal 3 Days Masai Mara Safari package offers travelers a chance to witness the great wildlife migration spectacle and the battle between predator and prey. Those who have little time in the country should check out our 3 days Maasai Mara safari package. In total, the park is home to 95 species of mammals and 570 birds. Apart from the wildlife and beautiful landscape, another key attraction is an encounter with the Masai warriors who live in the park. You can also read about the tourist attractions in Tanzania for more information about the Serengeti and its connection to the Mara.

The most popular mode of getting to Masai Mara is by road, typically starting and ending in Nairobi, with the choice of the vehicle being a 4×4 Landcruiser Jeep or the less costly Safari Minibus (Tour Van). The trip from Nairobi to Masai Mara typically takes 5 to 6 hours depending on which Camp has been booked for your tour. The benefit of a safari by road is to typically lower your cost as well as get to see and experience more of the real Kenyan countryside. The downside is that stretches of road on the route at some points are of below-average condition.