Masai Mara Safari : The ultimate East African experience, particularly with Kenya Safari Tours, can be experienced on a Masai Mara Safari. The vast plains dotted with acacia trees and antelope grazing are visible from its tented camps. Maasai herdsmen in red robes care for their cattle on the savannah, living in harmony with the natural world and honouring their transition into manhood with the well-known “jumping dance.”
The greatest spectacle on earth, the migration, which brings over a million wildebeest back to the Masai Mara from the Serengeti, takes place between June and November. The herds offer an exciting display of nature at its most primal as they are forced across the rivers teeming with crocodiles that stand in their way.
Travelling to the Masai Mara, where the wildebeest are at the mercy of more predators such as big cats, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs, makes it one of Africa’s top safari destinations.
Nevertheless, a memorable safari is not contingent upon visiting the Masai Mara during the migration season. Year-round game viewing is made possible by the region’s abundant resident wildlife, and travellers who visit during the off-season benefit from fewer other guests, cheaper lodging costs, and a lush, green environment.
A popular safari destination is the Masai Mara. Activities include hot-air balloon safaris, cultural tours, and game drives. Couples on honeymoon will enjoy the Mara’s more secluded and intimate camps; parents will be happy to see camps with kid-friendly activities, babysitters, and 4-sleeper family suites.
When the number of visitors is highest during the migration months, we advise avoiding the crowds by booking a stay at a Masai Mara concession. In addition to providing first-rate lodging and all the activities offered by the Masai Mara Safari, the privately managed reserves also offer night drives, nature walks, and unique off-road wildlife encounters.
Why Take a Safari in Masai Mara?
One of the most popular safari destinations in Africa is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which together with its neighbouring conservancies constitutes Kenya’s premier conservation area. Numerous animals, including elephants, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and Mara’s well-known big cats, the lion, leopard, and cheetah, find refuge in its expansive plains. And every year, from roughly June to November, the Mara serves as a much-needed rest stop for endless herds of wildebeest that follow the rains on their daring 2900-kilometer (1 800-mile) round trip.
Masai Mara Safari’s Best Points
Kenya’s most famous reserve
Site of the annual wildebeest migration
Plentiful predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah
Exceptional animal interactions
Iconic landscapes of open savanna
Classic and luxury safari camps
Maasai cultural encounters
Best Time To Go
The annual wildebeest migration occurs from July to September. All year long, though, the Masai Mara Safari provides fantastic game viewing.
Make sure to make reservations in advance if you intend to travel during the Great Migration, as our camps and lodges tend to fill up quickly.
Consult Focus East Africa Tours regarding a safari to the Masai Mara. We will suggest the ideal tour or lodging based on your needs. Additionally, we can create the perfect Kenya Safari Packages just for you.
