Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara is Kenya’s premier safari destination and arguably the single best place in Africa for big cat encounters. This 1510 square kilometre reserve in southwestern Kenya forms the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem and hosts the spectacular Mara River crossings during the Great Migration from July to October. The Mara’s open grasslands offer superb visibility for game drives and the reserve supports one of the highest densities of lion in Africa alongside thriving populations of cheetah and leopard. Beyond the migration season the Mara delivers outstanding year-round game viewing with large resident herds of elephant, buffalo, and plains game. The surrounding conservancies offer exclusive low-density safari experiences with walking, night drives, and cultural visits to Maasai communities.