The Masai Mara is a must-see for everyone seeking to experience Magical game viewing in Kenya. Located in south west Kenya and is a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling African savannah plains measuring 1510 square kilometers in area and bordering the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south. 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. You are assured of watching the African Big Five here.
The Park is known for its spectacular natural diversity of wildlife. Large numbers of Lions, Cheetah, Elephant, Rhino, African Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra and many more animals are found in the park in their natural habitat, unconfined and free to roam the vast Kenyan wilderness stretching for miles on end.
The Mara, as it's popularly referred, is home to the lions of ‘Big Cat Diary’, temporary residence of the ‘Great Migration’, mighty Maasai warriors and some of the most luxurious safari lodges.
Things to Do in Masai Mara
- Epic Game Drives
- Watch the Great Wildebeest migration - Every year from July through October
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
- Maasai Village Visit
- Walking Safaris & Nature Hikes
- Horseback Safaris
- Bush meals & Sundowners
Best Time to Visit Masai Mara
The park can be said to have
perfect weather tor exceptional year-round game viewing. Like other locations in Kenya, the mara experiences two dry seasons and two rainy seasons. The presence or absence of rainfall affects vegetation and water sources thus affecting the movement and concentration of animals. When these resources are scarce, wildlife traverse from the deep interiors to more open areas in search of food and also converge to permanent or last-remaining water sources especially the Mara and Talek Rivers.
Safari game viewing in the Mara is optimal at this time as there is the greater wildlife visibility with less tracking time needed. Additionally, road and trail conditions are adverse to wet weather with the black cotton soil being a welcoming host to vehicles during the rains.
The long cool-dry season from July to October is considered by most to be the best time of year to visit Masai Mara but also costliest season too. The absence of rain means that the flora is less dense, so animals are easier to observe. Additionally, insect levels, including mosquitoes, are lower during the dry season.
