Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve is the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya. the Maasai Mara offers breathtaking views an extra-ordinary density of animals including the “Big Five” and many varieties of plain game.

An impressive feature of the Maasai Mara National Reserve is the annual migration of the Wildebeest, Zebra and gazelle from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzania border and rivers to reach the Mara lush grassland from late June, hunted by the predators Lion, Hyena and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds.

Their dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in July-August. Apart from seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes Elephant, Black Rhino, Buffalo, the big cats and virtually every animal found in Kenya. The rivers are a home to hippo and Crocodiles. 452 bird species are recorded including 53 Raptors, Buzzards, Vultures and Eagles.