Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara is a natural attraction in Kenya. The Maasai Mara is the Kenyan section of the Serengeti ecosystem, open grassland with high predator density year-round and the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara river between roughly July and October.

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The Maasai Mara is the Kenyan section of the Serengeti ecosystem, open grassland with high predator density year-round and the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara river between roughly July and October. Conservancies bordering the reserve limit vehicle numbers and allow night drives and walking. Fly-in from Nairobi takes under an hour.

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Related activities

  • Dawn game drive

    First-light drive when predators are still active.

  • Balloon safari over the plains

    Sunrise flight above the grassland with a bush breakfast.

How to get to Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara sits in Kenya. It pairs well with Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Amboseli National Park, so you can group them on the same day.

Tips for your visit

Related things to do here include Dawn game drive, Balloon safari over the plains.

Maasai Mara FAQ

Where is Maasai Mara?

Maasai Mara is in Kenya.

What is near Maasai Mara?

Nearby places include Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Amboseli National Park, Lamu Old Town.

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