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About Masai Mara National Reserve

Known as the latest 8th Wonder of the World and dubbed the lion country, Masai Mara is a reserve that very rich in wildlife including the big five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant), over 70 species of antelopes, huge zebra population, cheetah, giraffe, crocodile, hippo, jackal, fox, 2 hyena species and very prolific birdlife among other attractions. All these play within gently rolling savannah plains and hills dotted with acacia and euphorbia trees, bush and riverine at some points. The accommodation lodges and game camps within this reserve are also of world repute. A visit for a game drive and stay can be quite fulfilling and add value to one's life therapeutically.
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The best time to go to Masai Mara is from June to October when the great Wildebeest migration takes place. In addition the  temperatures are pleasant, the weather is warm and dry, and we have mostly clear blue skies above. Perfect weather for wildlife safaris and therefore a popular time for safari travel to the Masai Mara.

Things to do:

  • Experience Masai Mara on Guided Game Drives
  • Guided Walking Safaris
  • Cultural Tour with the Maasais
  • The Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Experience Mobile Camping
  • Experience an African Sundowner
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari


How to get to Masai Mara:

  • By road: The road is currently tarred all the way from Nairobi to Masai Mara (Sekenani Gate). The distance varies from 225 km ( 140 miles) to 275 kms ( 170 miles) depending on which gate or entry point of Masai Mara you want to access. 
  • By air: Domestic charter flights or scheduled flights flying to Amboseli national park originate from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Amboseli airstrip. It is a short flight (between 45 and 60 minutes).
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Known as the latest 8th Wonder of the World and dubbed the lion country, Masai Mara is a reserve that very rich in wildlife including the big five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant), over 70 species of antelopes, huge zebra population, cheetah, giraffe, crocodile, hippo, jackal, fox, 2 hyena species and very prolific birdlife among other attractions. All these play within gently rolling savannah plains and hills dotted with acacia and euphorbia trees, bush and riverine at some points. The accommodation lodges and game camps within this reserve are also of world repute. A visit for a game drive and stay can be quite fulfilling and add value to one's life therapeutically.

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