Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Kenya · National Park

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Kenya's crown jewel, home to the Great Migration and the highest concentration of big cats in Africa.

Distance from Nairobi
~270 km · 5–6 hrs drive (or 45 min flight) from Nairobi
Park size
1,510 km²
Best time to visit
July–October for the Migration · year-round for big cats
Famous for
Great Migration · Big cat capital of Africa

About Maasai Mara

The Maasai Mara is the park every safari-goer dreams of. Its endless golden plains hold the greatest concentration of plains game on Earth and the largest population of lions in Africa.

It's also one of the best places on the continent to reliably spot leopard and cheetah alongside lion, making it a true big cat destination in every season, not only during the world-famous wildebeest and zebra Migration.

Wildlife you'll see

The residents

Lion Leopard Cheetah Elephant Buffalo Giraffe Hippo Crocodile Hyena Wildebeest & zebra (Jul–Oct)
Top experiences

Things to do here

Sunrise & Sunset Game Drives

Follow the Mara's big cats across open savanna in the softest light of the day.

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Drift silently over the plains at dawn with a champagne bush breakfast on landing.

Maasai Cultural Visit

Meet a Maasai family and step inside a working manyatta with our local partners.

River Crossings (Seasonal)

Position at the Mara River during Migration for the drama every wildlife lover comes for.

Sample Itinerary Highlight

A taste of Maasai

Day 1
Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Scenic flight or 4x4 transfer, arrival lunch at your camp, and an unhurried afternoon game drive as the light softens.

Day 2
Big cats & Balloon

Optional sunrise balloon safari, full-day game drive with bush picnic in prime cat territory, sundowners on a private hilltop.

Design your journey

Ready for Maasai?

One enquiry starts it all, we come back within a few hours with a tailored plan.