Masai Mara kenya national reserve: Described as “legendary destination” and famously known as the 8^th world wonder, Masai Mara is absolutely a travel destination to Reckon, A destination that describes the true meaning of adventure safari. From the jaw dropping iconic savannah plains with thousands of wildlife at display and Great migration Safari  simply brands Masai Mara an extra-ordinally and impressive safari Destination all year around.

Known for its diverse wildlife, Lions, huge herds of elephants and home to over 100 mammal species and 750 bird species with a rich Masai culture is a treat of all senses.  Masai Mara Kenya derives its name from the Indigenous people “The Masai” and the “Mara” a Masai word to mean “spotted” or how the people saw the expansive endless plains being enveloped by the clouds in dotted single standing acacia trees, brings to life the famous name MASAI MARA. The Masai Mara reserve is connected to Serengeti national park of Tanzania and together they make the eco system for the magical wild beast migration safari.

What to see & Do in Masai Mara Kenya

 Game drives

 Masai mara national reserve being in the mara-Serengeti ecosystem has got a vibrant display of quite a number of wildlife and birdlife for game viewing. Game drives are done in two phases which are the morning game drive and evening game drives or night game drives.  There is absolutely unending and suprising wildlife you can encounter on a single game drive in the masai mara kenya spanning from huge herds of the masai giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and so much more with an additional over 500 bird species that call Masai Mara Home.

Nature walks In Masai Mara

 You cannot get short of activities in the masai mara region. The reserve has quite a number of protection from the masai locals as well as the armed men from the government authority while opting for the awesome and close encounters to nature during a nature walking safari.

Nature walks in the Masai Mara gives a traveller confidence to have nature walks in the park or outside the park to view and be up close with nature or wildlife better than the when in the Safari vehicles.

Ballon safaris in Masai Mara

 Seeing the great eco system in the masai mara through air with an eagles view is not only great but fascinating. Masai mara has got a few Balon safari companies offering this great experience to the travellers through the Masai Mara eco system. One of the most recommended safari Experiences in the great Masai Mara.

Birdwatching & Picnic views

 Masai mara reserve is a birders paradise, with over 500 bird species in the national park. You can be assured to watch them on and evening picnic either on the walking Safaris within the Masai Mara. The ostrich is one of the biggest and impressive bird specie to spectate at while birdwatching in the Masai mara.

Cultural tours

The most unique and virgin culture in Africa is the Masai culture. In the masai mara game reserve you get to have a close encounter with this unique African culture. Singing, dancing eating and the way Masai people dress or do their daily things is fascinating for the eyes but will be healing for your soul.

Wild beast Migration

Undoubtably the most amazing thing to ever witness as a wildlife spectacle is watching as thousands and hundreds of wild beasts, zebras and antelopes crossing the crocodile fested mara river while predators wait on the other end to have a prey for the day. The Wildebeest migration starts all way from serengeti as wildebeests cross into the masai mara in such for fresh grass and water to feed.

This is a circle like movement from Serengeti ecosystem to the mara ecosystem and later reverse back to the Serengeti

A wildebeest safari Migration into the masai mara has been a major puller for wildlife enthusiastic travellers into the masai Mara national reserve

Best Time to Visit/Recommendations

The wildebeest migration Safari is nothing short of amazing. It is one of the must do add to your bucket list. Best time to be in Kenya on safari for it is June – October although a Kenya safari is a great year-round destination.

While Masai Mara has its own technicalities and is an all year around safari Destination, The dry season (June till October) is great for the wild beast migration and recommended to use destination management company tour guides for seeing the wild beast migration and much more wildlife as they know where and how to spot spectacular wildlife.

The Rainy seasons are so perfect with great weather some days but a little slippery roads and limited tracks, but the beautiful part of the rainy season is less crowds both in the game drive area and in the Masai Mara safari Lodges. Since there is a variety of water, The wildlife is scattered and not concentrated, this needs experience driver guides to help maneuver you around to find the wildlife in the Masai mara

1. Porini Lion Camp

Head out on thrice-daily game drives from this superb Masai Mara lodging situated in the private Olare Motogori Conservancy, renowned for its superb big cat sightings. entertained by the boisterous hippos in the adjacent Ntiakatiak River while viewing your evening sunset.

2. Sand River Masai Mara

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush across your spacious tent’s polished hardwood floors, step out onto a private veranda and be greeted by the gorgeous morning vista of the Sand River and its rolling flood plains.

Private butler service, Superb Big 5 viewing year-round and Well-sited for the Wildebeest Migration.

3. Topi Mara Bush House

On the veranda right outside your room, observing elephants and giraffe amble by. Customized meals with the international and local dishes being served. The luxury setting here on the lodge gives you Private farmhouse bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve

Personal chef, house manager and wildlife guide, You decide your own schedule – dining and safari activities tailor-made around your wishes.

4. Sala’s Camp

Set in the heart of the Mara’s northern corridor, Sala’s is one of the first Masai Mara lodges to witness the Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti into the Mara. All tents have private plunge pools overlooking the Sand River and northern Serengeti

Watch wildebeest herds pass your tent with excellent wildlife sightings on game drives and guided nature walks. Romantic hot-air balloon safaris and Babysitting service for children of all ages

5. Mara Intrepids Camp

Mara Intrepid is a fenced Masai Mara lodging on the shady banks of the Talek River, the perfect escape for families with children. This secure camp offers a unique game-viewing experience with early and mid-morning, and late afternoon game drives. Thrice-daily game drives (early morning, mid-morning and late afternoon) with educational family outings with the Adventurers’ Club, Cultural tours to neighbouring Masai villages