Masai Mara Holidays
Have your binoculars at the ready; the opens savannahs of the Masai Mara offers Africa's most famous wildlife reserve with breathtaking views, rolling landscapes and rich animal life.
Feel the grounds tremble around you during the incredible wildebeest migration and embark on an unforgettable safari experience through the Masai Mara National Reserve, located in the Rift Valley in southwest Kenya. You'll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five as well as zebra, hyena, topi and buffalo. With no fences, the wildlife roams free offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close to these animals in their natural habitat.
If it's boundless adventure you're after, Masai Mara won't disappoint.
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Seeing the Great Annual Migration in the Masai Mara is a holiday memory you’ll never forget. Named one of the natural wonders of the world, it’s one of the many outstanding things you might see in this 583 square mile reserve in the heart of Kenya. Whether you take a traditional game drive, a Masai-guided bush walk or float above the open savannahs in a hot-air balloon, this wildlife-rich habitat is going to inspire you.
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There’s nothing quite as life-affirming as seeing the Big Five in this savannah wilderness. If you’re lucky enough to see the Great Annual Migration, you’ll be in awe at the two million wildebeest who stampede across these plains from the Serengeti.
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Maasai Tribe
Don’t miss the chance to visit a Maasai village. This world-famous tribe, famed for their red-checked shukas and mud bomas, remain one of the few to maintain a semi-nomadic life. They preserve traditions dating back to the 17th century.
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Karen
Destination Specialist
“Make sure to include a hot air balloon trip in your safari, nothing has ever compared to gliding over the giraffes & elephants in the Mara, and finishing with a champagne breakfast in the bush was amazing.”
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Lucy
Destination Specialist
“The migration is dubbed as the greatest show on earth – from July to September over a million wildebeest and zebra embark on the dangerous journey across the Grumeti River into the Masai Mara. Book early to avoid missing out on this spectacular sight.”
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Nick
Senior Destination Manager
“If you’re a keen photographer be sure to plan your visit to the Masai Mara during the Great Migration (July to September), and book your stay at the exclusive Mahali Mzuri Camp for the best snaps.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Masai Mara is located in southwest Kenya and covers an area of 583 square miles. It’s one of the most diverse eco-systems in Africa.
It takes four–five hours to drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and is a total distance of approximately 170 miles.
The best time to visit the Masai Mara is between June and October when the dry season has arrived in Kenya. During this time, an abundance of game can be seen around the watering holes.
