Maasai Mara Game Reserve

From: USD$ 220

Maasai Mara National Reserve (Maasai Mara) is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves.

It is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. The area nearby is dotted with villages (enkangs) of Maasai people

Maasai Mara National Reserve stretches 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. Add the conservancies and the area is at least twice the size. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds.

Wildebeest Migration: Make sure you have your safari booked planned out that includes the Maasai Mara. The wildebeest migration is nothing short of amazing. It is one of the things you have do add to your bucket list. Best time to be in Kenya for it is JULY – OCTOBER although Kenya is a great year round destination.

Enjoy watching the rich diversity of wild game. Spot the black manned lions, elephants, rhino, cheetah, leopard, buffaloes and antelopes. Experience the rich culture of the Maasai people by visiting one of their Villages.