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Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya's crown jewel — the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. Experience the Great Migration river crossings here.

Kenya
July – October (migration river crossings)
8 Key Species

About Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's most famous wildlife sanctuary and the northern extension of Tanzania's Serengeti ecosystem. Spanning 1,510 square kilometers of open grassland, scattered acacia trees, and the winding Mara River, the reserve is named after the Maasai people who have inhabited the region for centuries, and the Mara River which divides it.

The Mara is most spectacular during the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the border from the Serengeti between July and October. The dramatic Mara River crossings — where massive herds plunge into crocodile-infested waters — are among the most thrilling wildlife spectacles on the planet and a photographer's ultimate dream.

Beyond the migration, the Maasai Mara offers year-round exceptional game viewing. It has the highest density of lions in Africa, along with leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and over 450 bird species. The open grasslands make for outstanding visibility and some of the best game-drive photography conditions anywhere in Africa.

As a cross-border extension to a Tanzania safari, the Maasai Mara adds a new dimension — different landscapes, the Kenya-side perspective of the migration, and the vibrant Maasai culture that permeates every aspect of a visit to this legendary reserve.

Fauna

Key Wildlife

Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Elephant
Buffalo
Hippo
Crocodile
Wildebeest
Things to Do

Activities & Experiences

Game Drives
Balloon Safari
Maasai Village Visit
Bush Walking
Night Game Drive
Photography
Visual Journey

Photo Gallery

Maasai Mara National Reserve — Photo 1
Maasai Mara National Reserve — Photo 2
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