Masai Mara National Reserve
Witness the Great Migration — one of the world's most spectacular wildlife events.
Size
1,510 km²
From Nairobi
270 km (5-6 hours)
Best Time
July to October (Migration), December to February (calving season)
The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's most famous wildlife destination and home to the Great Migration — one of the natural world's most spectacular events. Covering 1,510 square kilometers, the reserve hosts an incredible density of wildlife including the Big Five. From July to October, over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing.
Wildlife Highlights
Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), Great Migration, cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles, over 470 bird species.
Safari Packages
Safaris to Masai Mara National Reserve
3 Days Maasai Mara Safari
Classic Masai Mara safari — Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal).
4 Days Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari
Combine the Masai Mara's Big Five with Lake Nakuru's flamingos and rhinos.
7 Days Kenya Explorer Safari
The complete Kenya safari — parks, lakes, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
2 Days / 1 Night Maasai Mara Express Safari
Express safari to the Masai Mara — the fastest way to witness the Great Migration.
5 Days Amboseli, Lake Naivasha & Maasai Mara Safari
Experience Kenya's highlights — elephants, Rift Valley lakes, and the Mara.
6 Days Kenya Wildlife Circuit Safari
Explore Kenya's most famous parks in one epic 6-day wildlife circuit.
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