Maasai Mara
Explore the Breathtaking Plains of the Maasai Mara
Endless Plains
Maasai Mara National Park is the crown jewel of Kenya’s wildlife sanctuaries. Situated in the southwest of Kenya, the Mara is a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling African savannah plains. The park is a unique wildlife conservation haven, famed for its spectacular natural wildlife diversity.
Wildlife Roaming the Mara Plains
Wildebeest Migration
It hosts the annual wildebeest migration that sees millions of animals migrate from the neighbouring Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, across the Mara River in search of water and green pasture. This phenomenon that takes places from June to September is considered to be among the new wonders of the modern world.
The Crossing | Wildebeest Migration in Maasai Mara
Photographer’s Dream
The attractions here are plenty: large numbers of wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebra and many more. These can be seen in their natural habitat freely roaming the vast and seemingly endless Mara plains.
With its splendid and panoramic views, the Maasai Mara is a photographer’s dream spot. The vast vistas, trees and vegetation make for beautiful postcard photos.
How to Get There
Most Maasai Mara safaris start in Nairobi. After your arrival in Nairobi, you can spend 1 or 2 nights in the city before going on your Mara safari either by road or flight.
By Road: Using a 4×4 Safari Landcruiser, it takes about 6 hours from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.
By Flight: The flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara is about 1 hour.