Destination guide
Maasai Mara
Big cats · The Great Migration · Maasai culture
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Overview
Why visit Maasai Mara
Kenya's most iconic reserve. Endless golden plains, the Big Five, and the Maasai people who have shared this land with wildlife for centuries.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is the northern continuation of the Serengeti ecosystem. From July to October, over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle cross the Mara River in one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Year-round, the reserve supports exceptional densities of lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo. Hot-air balloon safaris at dawn are unforgettable.
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Good to know
Highlights & best time
Best time to go
July – October (migration); December – February (calving)
Highlights
- Great Migration (Jul–Oct)
- Big Five game drives
- Maasai village visits
- Hot-air balloon safaris
- Mara River crossings