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Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara

Kenya

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The Mara is where Africa reveals itself in its most dramatic form. Golden grasslands stretch to the horizon, home to the Big Five and the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, the annual Great Migration. Between July and October, over two million wildebeest and zebra pour across the Mara River in a display of nature's raw power.

Best Time to Visit

July to October for the Migration, year-round for wildlife

Monthly Climate

MonthHigh (°C)Low (°C)Rain (mm)
Jan281360
Feb291370
Mar2914110
Apr2715190
May2614160
Jun261350
Jul251230
Aug261235
Sep281345
Oct281470
Nov2714130
Dec271385

Location

Our Picks

Recommended Lodges & Camps

Angama Mara

Angama Mara

luxury
Entim Mara

Entim Mara

luxury
Soroi Mara Bush Camp

Soroi Mara Bush Camp

luxury
Mara Maisha

Mara Maisha

luxury
Ilkeliani

Ilkeliani

mid-range
Mara Sarova

Mara Sarova

mid-range
Ashnil Mara

Ashnil Mara

mid-range

Inspiration

Itineraries Featuring Maasai Mara

Flying Safari to the Mara

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

3 Nights / 4 Days
  • Scenic bush flight over the Great Rift Valley
  • Three nights in the heart of big cat country
  • Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn

Classic Kenya Safari

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Amboseli

7 Days
  • Big Five game drives in the Maasai Mara
  • Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli
  • Sundowner cocktails on the savannah

Kenya Safari & Beach

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Diani Beach

10 Days
  • World-class safari in the Maasai Mara
  • White sand beaches on the Indian Ocean
  • Water sports and reef snorkelling in Diani

Best of Kenya First Timer

Nairobi → Mara → Nakuru → Naivasha → Diani

10 Days
  • Big Five in the Maasai Mara
  • Flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
  • Beach relaxation in Diani

Kenya Honeymoon

Maasai Mara luxury camp → Diani or Lamu

10 Days
  • Private game drives and bush dining for two
  • Luxury tented camp under the stars
  • Secluded beach villa on the coast

Kenya Road Safari

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli

6 Nights / 7 Days
  • Overland adventure through Kenya's diverse landscapes
  • Big Five safari in the Maasai Mara
  • Boat safari and walking safari at Lake Naivasha
  • Elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

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