Experience a Masai Mara safari in Kenya - Golden hued plains teeming with wildlife and big cats, the Great Migration, and award-winning safari camps and lodges.

Their vision is "a cultural landscape where communities and partners secure wildlife and sustainable livelihoods for a better future". Learn more about the various Masai Mara conservancies. The MMWCA is made up of twelve independent conservancies in the Greater Masai Mara region.

Landscape & vegetation Masai Mara Iconic African grasslands with a splash of riverine forests and towering escarpments. Close your eyes and imagine what the Masai Mara must look like. Chances are you’ll see images of endless golden grasslands, clear blue skies and an occasional oddly shaped tree.

The Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves, is situated in south-west Kenya. The reserve covers a piece of land equaling 1,510 square kilometers or 580 …

Each year, over two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores trek from the southern Serengeti to the lush green grasses of the Masai Mara. Known as one of the seven wonders of the world, the great migration is an iconic safari must-see.

During the months July to October, the Mara is the scene of the epic annual trek of 1,5 million wildebeest from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara region. During this time of year the savannah is awash with wildebeest, zebras and other herbivores.

Countless accommodation options are available in Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara conservancies. From designer lodges suspended in the air to family-oriented tented camps and anything in between, you can rest assured to find the perfect Masai Mara safari lodge just for you.

In addition to the 'Big Five', the Masai Mara is home to an extraordinary variety of interesting animals. Here's a quick glance at the most popular wildlife living in the Mara ecosystem.

The favoured route for a Masai Mara fly-in safari is by flying from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). From here it is a short (between 45 and 60 minutes) flight to the Mara.

In addition to the so-called ' Big Five ', the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo, the Mara is home to a wide variety of other species of wild animals. Below you'll find a summary of animals you may come across during your visit to the Masai Mara.