When considering an African Kenya Safari, the only place to look is no further than Masai Mara reserve, one of the largest game parks and home to a great variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, buffalo, jackal, eland, gazelles, impala and elephant, to mention but a few! Hippopotamuses and crocodiles are plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is also abundant. No less than 53 different species of birds of prey alone have been recorded on Kenya Masai Mara safari.

Masai Mara Wildlife Safari

From June through October, safaris in Masai Mara are wildlife spectacle like no other.

More than 2 million wildebeests and zebras among other animals cross the Mara River in what is called the annual Wildebeest Migration from the dry Serengeti plains to the lush fresh pastures south of the Mara Game reserve. The months of wildebeest migration may very year according to the climate and the dark rainy clouds that bring heavy rains around July and sometimes up to early November.

Masai Mara game at this time of year will include prides of up to 40 lions, leopards, cheetahs, vultures and other predators that follow the grunting wildebeest herds, ambushing the hesitant and frail ones while they move to cross the  have been seen trailing the river. Be sure to visit each of the different habitats that include spotted acacia woodlands, bushy savannah grasslands, termite mounds and rocky outcrops stretching an area of around 2,000sq km.

Masai Mara safari packages often include Masai Mara game drives into the undulating grassland plains. Driving in the wilderness surrounded by beastly creatures, herds of predators, and several birds is an unimaginable experience.

Luxury Masai Mara safaris are part of the Masai Mara Balloon Safari that takes you to the wild setting early in the morning to catch a glimpse of the night predators and a true African sun rise as you glide silently over the vast plains. Celebrate the encounter with a sumptuous breakfast and champagne toast. The balloon safari in Mara triangle is part of the safari itinerary for a romantic honeymoon safari to Masai Mara. With amazing game viewing all through the year, you could combine your Masai Mara safari with Serengeti National Park Tanzania and other destinations and attractions on an East Africa safari.

Masai Mara Safari Lodges

Masai Mara game reserve offers a number of Masai Mara safari lodges, chalets and camps that have facilities fro overnight accommodation. There is everything from Luxury Mara safari lodges like Royal Mara Lodge, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Mara Intrepids Club, standard and mid class options like Little governor’s camp, Siana Springs Lodge, Il Moran Camp and other budget Mara safari accommodation offered in Masai homestays, Rokero Cottages, Olonana and many other Mara safari camps.

You’ll find any of your desired Kenya Safari accommodations hidden within the forest or near the Mara river with spectacular views of the African sunset, valleys and also sights of visiting game like giraffes, elephants, hippos and different birds.

Kenya Masai Mara safari is the time to meet the incredible Masaai people that occupy the lands adjacent to Masai Mara reserve on what is popularly know as Masai Mara cultural safari. This is the traditional land of the Masai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area. These people are warm and friendly and will make you Kenya safari to Masai Mara be one memorable experience.

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