Masai Mara National Reserve
About Masai Mara National Reserve
12
Safari Tours
4.5
Avg Rating
5/5
Big Five
65
Years Protected
Highlights
- Front-row seat to the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings
- Exceptional big cat densities — lions, leopards, and cheetahs year-round
- All Big Five present with excellent sighting frequency
- Vast open savannah provides unobstructed wildlife viewing
- Rich Maasai cultural experiences available
Considerations
- High visitor numbers during peak migration season (Jul-Oct)
- Vehicle congestion at popular river crossing points
- Premium pricing — one of Kenya's most expensive safari areas
- Long rains (Apr-May) can make roads impassable
Wildlife
Big Five Status
Lion
common
Leopard
common
Elephant
common
Buffalo
common
Rhino
rare
Notable Species
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Common
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Thomson's Gazelle
Common
Grant's Gazelle
Common
Hyena
Common
Secretary Bird
Occasional
Kori Bustard
Occasional
Lilac-breasted Roller
Common
Crocodile
Common
Aardvark
Rare
Topi
Common
Best Time to Visit
Climate Overview
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Mara Serena Airstrip
Nearest City
Narok
Drive Time
5.5 hours
Safari Tours (12)
5-Day Kenya Birding Safari & Wildlife Photography
Visits: Nairobi National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve
From
$2,750 /person
Customizable
3-Day Masai Mara Wildlife & Cultural Budget Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve
From
$1,690 /person
Customizable
10-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari & Uganda Gorilla Trecking
Visits: Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park +1
From
$7,500 /person
Customizable
12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari
Visits: Amboseli National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Serengeti National Park +2
From
$8,500 /person
Customizable
5-Day Nairobi and Masai Mara–Great Migration Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve • Nairobi National Park
From
$3,000 /person
Customizable
7-Day Kenya Wildlife Private Safari
Visits: Samburu National Reserve • Aberdare National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park +1
From
$2,200 /person
Customizable
10-Day Kenya-Tanzania Bespoke Private Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater +1
From
$4,000 /person
Customizable
2-Day Masai Mara Great Migration & Culture Budget Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve
From
$1,200 /person
Customizable
6-Day Best of Kenya Safari
Visits: Amboseli National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve
From
$2,800 /person
Customizable
5-Day Maasai Mara Kenya Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve
From
$1,620 /person
Customizable
8-Day Magical Kenya Luxury Safari
Visits: Masai Mara National Reserve • Lake Nakuru National Park • Amboseli National Park
From
$4,000 /person
Customizable
11-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Escape
Visits: Amboseli National Park • Tsavo East National Park • Diani Beach +2
From
$2,910 /person
Customizable
Masai Mara National Reserve
12 tours available