Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, world-renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the Great Wildebeest Migration one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Located in southwestern Kenya and forming a northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti, the reserve covers 1,510 km² of open savannah, rolling hills, and winding rivers.The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 450 species of birds. Between July and October, over 1.5 million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River in search of greener pastures a dramatic spectacle of survival.Beyond the wildlife, the reserve offers cultural encounters with the Maasai people, famous for their vibrant traditions, colorful attire, and warm hospitality. Game drives at sunrise and sunset reveal the Mara’s beauty in golden light, while hot air balloon safaris provide an unforgettable bird’s-eye view of the plains below.The Masai Mara is accessible year-round, but its seasonal changes bring unique experiences from predator action during migration to serene game drives in the lush green season.