Masai Mara

The place

About Masai Mara

Kenya's most famous reserve: endless plains, lion prides, and the dramatic Mara River crossings from July to October. The Mara is not one ecosystem but several: the open savannah in the east, the riverine forest along the Mara and Talek rivers, and the private conservancies on the northern boundary that allow night drives and walking safaris.

What makes it special

Highlights

• Great Migration
• Big Five
• Hot-air balloon safaris
• Maasai culture
• Private conservancies

What you'll see

Signature species

Complete the circuit

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