Masai Mara Safari

Masai Mara Safari Overview

Take a walk on the wild side and have the best wilderness experience by booking the Masai Mara safari packages. Masai Mara is a large national game reserve with wild and rugged landscapes and abundant wildlife. The reserve is an excellent place to see the Big Five and has the highest population of Big Cats in the world. It is also known for hosting the Great Migration, during which it welcomes two million wildebeests every year from July through October.


Masai Mara is also an excellent safari destination where you can have a memorable game-viewing experience year-round. During the Masai Mara luxury safari tour, you'll also get a chance to visit local villages and have a glimpse of traditional Maasai culture and traditions. For a bird's eye view of the national park and its abundant flora and fauna, you can opt for a hot-air balloon safari. Have a scintillating view of the lush green forests, float past birds' nests and observe the routines of big cats and hippos.

Top Masai Mara Safari Packages

2 Days Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi

Get ready to have the best wilderness experience by opting for the 2 day Masai mara safari packages from Nairobi. Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve and spot the Big 5 and other wildlife species. Learn about the impressive flora and fauna of the park from your guide, and visit the local villages to get a glimpse of the traditional Maasai culture and traditions. This Masai mara safari in Kenya package includes accommodation, select meals, and transport.


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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

This 3-day budget safari tour introduces you to the raw beauty and the impressive flora and fauna of Maasai Mara. During this Masai mara safari in Kenya, you'll enjoy multiple game drives to increase your chances of spotting the big 5. Expect to see bat-eared foxes, gazelles, hyenas, elands, Thompson's gazelles, and around four hundred and seventy bird species, including eagles, storks, and vultures. You'll also explore Mara River and Mount Longonot National Park and witness their stunning biodiversity. Meals, accommodation, and round-trip transfers are included in the package.


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4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari from Nairobi

Discover the rich biodiversity of Masai Mara National Reserve and the vibrant birdlife of Lake Nakuru by opting for this 4-Day budget Masai Mara safari package. Enjoy daily game drives across the park to maximize your chances of spotting the big 5 and other endangered animals. See crocodiles, hippos, and baboons along the banks of the Mara River. Enjoy bird watching, bushwalking, and boat excursions at the park. You'll get to choose from three different types of accommodations as per your budget.


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3 Days Masai Mara Budget Safari

This 3-day Masai Mara safari in Africa is ideal for budget-conscious travelers looking to explore the best that the park has to offer. Spot the impressive wildlife of the park ranging from the Big Cats such as Cheetah, Lion, and Leopard to Rhino, Wildebeest, and Elephant. Enjoy morning and evening game drives and get a chance to meet the Maasai people. Stay in budget-friendly accommodations outside of the main Masai Mara Reserve.


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Kenya Big 5 & Rhino Tracking Safari

This 8-day Masai mara luxury safari tour gives you a chance to have a classic African wilderness experience. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, guided nature walks, night drives, star gazing, and cultural experiences. At Samburu National Reserve, you can track the endangered black rhinos and other majestic animals like the saber-horned oryx gazelle and long-necked gerenuk. Head to the Masai Mara for exclusive game sightings, and guided nature walks. Stay in luxurious tent camps that offer all the facilities like private dining and spa treatments.


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Ultra Luxury Year Round Migration & Safari

This 11-day Masai mara luxury safari tour takes you through Tanzania's most famous national parks, renowned for their impressive flora and fauna. You'll explore Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Enjoy unrivaled big 5 game viewing and wildebeest migration during the season. Take a coffee tour of Arusha, Tanzania's oldest coffee plantation, and see the rugged landscapes of Africa from the sky on a charter flight.

Family Kenya's Samburu & Masai Mara Safari

This Masai Mara safari in Africa guarantees endless fun and adventure to all the members of your family. Visit two of Kenya's most celebrated national parks –the Maasai Mara and Samburu and make memories together with your family on game drives. Go on nature walks and enjoy optional biplane flips and hot air balloon rides. You can also enjoy soothing massage therapy at the Masaai Wellbeing Space. Track wildlife, practice with bows and arrows, make beaded artifacts, and explore the customs of the Maasai tribe by enrolling in the Warriors Academy.

Kenya’s Best Value Amboseli, Laikipia, Meru & Masai Mara Safari

Explore three of Kenya's most celebrated safari areas: Amboseli, the Masai Mara, and Meru during this 10-day Masai Mara luxury safari tour. The tour will start in Nairobi National Park and end in the Mara, and along the way, you'll stop at wildlife-rich conservancies like Amboseli, Ol Pejeta, Meru, Selenkay, and Ol Kinyei. Enjoy a hot-air balloon ride over the Masai Mara and hand-feed a black rhino named Baraka! You'll also enjoy game drives, bush walks, night safaris, and sundowners on this amazing tour.

East Africa's Masai Mara & Zanzibar

See two different sides of East Africa by booking Masai Mara and Zanzibar safari package. Explore the picturesque beaches of Zanzibar and get up close and personal with the wildlife species at Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy guided walks and wildlife drives and catch the wildebeest migration in the season at Masai Mara. Relax on the picture-perfect beaches of Breezes Beach Club and Spa and enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in the Indian Ocean.

Adventurer Mt Kenya, Samburu & Masai Mara Safari

This 9-day Masai Mara safari in Africa is ideal for those who wish to have exceptional game viewing and want to experience the rich traditional cultures of the Maasai people. Enjoy a day trip to Aberdare National Park, which is teeming with wildlife and colorful birds. Fly to SaSaab Camp's private airstrip to have sensational game-watching for three days. Enjoy mountain biking and horse riding near Mount Kenya and have a tasty breakfast with Rothschild's giraffes. Capture the best of the Great Wildebeest Migration action in Masai Mara between June and September.

Best Time to Go on a Masai Mara Safari

January to March

January is one of the hottest months of the year, with occasional rainfall. It is the best time to visit Mara if you're a bird watcher, as the migratory species from Europe and North America can be spotted here. February is the birthing season and an ideal time to spot Africa's big cats. March is a rainy season, and due to heavy rainfall, some camps are even closed.

April and May

April is a low-season month as Masai Mara encounters heavy rainfall during this time of the year. Many lodges and camps are closed during this time to attend to general maintenance and refurbs. May is also a low-season month, and during this time, the rivers get flooded due to the heavy rainfall. If you want to visit Mara during these months, a fly-in safari can be the best choice.

June to August

June is considered a peak tourist season, but a few animals can be hard to spot, even during this month. The days are cooler, and the vegetation is dense and lush green, but the Great Migration herds are yet to arrive. In July, the wildebeest herds start to arrive in the Mara, and in August, this spectacular phenomenon can be captured in the best way.

September and October

During September, the days are warm and humid, and the nights are cold yet comfortable. It's the perfect time for game viewing and to see the Wildebeest Migration in full swing. October is the hottest month of the year and an ideal time to watch the Wildebeest Migration.

November and December

During November, there are chances of occasional thundershowers and rainfall. It is also the last month when you can see the Great Wildebeest Migration. During the start of December month, you'll experience less crowd in Mara, but as Mid-December approaches, the park becomes crowded due to festivities.

Know Before You Go for Masai Mara Safari

How to Get Around
Health and Safety Tips
Choosing Your Safari

Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi. From here, you'll have to reach Wilson Airport, from where you'll catch a flight to Mara's airstrips. From the airstrips, you'll be transferred to your lodge or camp by 4x4 vehicle. You can also opt for a road transfer from Nairobi, which can take four to five hours.

  • Wear high-SPF sunscreen and a hat.

  • Listen to the instructions of your guide to stay safe in the wild.

  • Walk to your tent or lodge with your guide at night.

  • Consult your doctor about important vaccinations well in advance.

  • Check with your healthcare specialist about taking the prophylactic for malaria.

  • Don't keep food in your room, as the animals might get attracted by the smell and enter your room.

  • If you're booking Masai mara safari in Kenya for the first time opt for the Nairobi-Amboseli-Masai-Mara round-trip. This trip gives you a chance to see Amboseli's elephant herds and wildebeest migration in season.

  • Photographers and birdwatchers can visit Masai-Mara during low season. During this season, migratory species from Europe and North America can be spotted at the park.

  • Families can opt for family-friendly Masai Mara safari packages that come with kid-friendly activities and safe accommodations.

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