The Maasai Mara is what safari dreams are made of. The most famous reserve in the world has rolling grasslands and wide open savannah where big cats and the Big Five roam. This is the place to see the incredible annual wildebeest migration between June and October – as over a million animals thunder across the plains in search of water and grazing – but the Mara has mass appeal all year-round. A magical hot-air balloon safari is a must; gently drift over the plains at sunrise as wildlife roams below you.
The Mara has been called the 'Kingdom of Lions' and is home to the BBC's Big Cat Diaries and these regal and powerful hunters dominate these grasslands. Cheetahs are also a common sight in the Mara, as are Hyena and smaller predators such as Jackals.
The Mara area is well serviced with a wide range of accommodation for all budgets and offers a assortment of activities for the whole family from walking safaris to flying by balloon over the Mara.
The wildlife of Kenya is waiting to be discovered, so take a break from your beach vacation
and safari out with us to explore Kenya's national parks.
You’ll be looking for dozens of species on our short, easy 2,3 and 4-day adventures here.