MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Its located about 266km south west of Nairobi which is an approximate of 5 hrs drive although there’s an option of taking a flight. The reserve is 1510km2 in area. The Mara is an extension of the Serengeti National park of Tanzania, and is cushioned by the Loita Hills in the east, Itong Hills in the North and Siria escarpment in the west. You will get to see Kilimanjaro snow peaks, a lovely sight. Game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes: elephant, Black Rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, roan antelope in small numbers, white-bearded gnu, Oribi, warthog, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, hartebeest and the big cats; the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. Maasai Mara also hosts luxurious accommodation properties which are eco-rated and are in excellent locations to provide you with an exquisite experience.
Best time to visit
June to October is considered the best time to visit for the annual wildebeest migration
June to October and December to March is the high season and also accounts for the best weather
Highlights
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The world famous wildebeest migration happening between June and October which marks the peak season for Kenya’s tourism (You sure don’t want to miss this experience).
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Balloon safaris which are only offered at Maasai Mara in Kenya and allows you to experience the feel of nature in a different atmosphere and have a scenic aerial view of the magical landscape and wildlife at length.
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The big five are also found in plenty which accounts for your valuable time while in the park.
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The Maasai community which proves to have a very interesting culture and lifestyle.
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Stunning natural landscapes full of birdlife
Our Favourite Properties
Governors’ Camp
The camp is eco-rated at Silver by ecotourism Kenya. It nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.The location and setting is magnificent. So much that almost a century ago it was reserved exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors and this is where it derived its name.The entire camp is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury camp.The tents are big, bright and allow in lots of natural light. Most of the tents are lined at the riverbank which allow for superb uninterrupted views of the Mara River.See more.
Saruni Mara
This lodge is eco-rated at Gold by ecotourism Kenya. The lodge is situated in Mara North Conservancy nestled on a secluded valley in the heart of the most exhilarating wilderness. The lodge boasts diverse wild and birdlife, community visits, superb-looking landscapes and well-furnished cottages. This is the only small, boutique lodge in the Mara, with five elegant cottages, one family villa and one private villa. See more.
Mara Plains Camp
The camp is eco-rated at Gold by eco-tourism Kenya. The design and décor provides you with a lavish yet comfortable atmosphere that complements.The camp has unrivalled access to more than 100,000 acres of exclusive land, prime habitat for a vast number of wildlife species, as well as unfettered access to the 375,000 Maasai Mara Reserve. The camp is a stunning and intimate experience of its own and hides in the thick forest on a bend in the Ntiakitiak River. See more.
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