Masai Mara
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Masai Mara also spelled as Maasai Mara and locally known as The Mara, is a large national game reserve located in Narok, Kenya, Contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Reserve is named in Honor of the Maasai People, the ancestral inhabitants of the Area. The Greater Mara eco system ecosystem encompasses areas known as the Masai Mara National Reserve, The Mara Triangle and other conservancies which include; Koiyaki, Lemek, Ol Choro Oirouwa, Mara North, Olkinyei, Siana,Maji Mot,Naikara, Ol Derkesi, Kerinkani, Oloirien and Kimintet.
The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including species of Mammals, amphebians, and reptiles as well as over 400 bird species. Masai Mara is famous for The Big Five namely (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino & Buffalo) also its annual wildebeest Migration, which takes place between July and October.
Activities that can be offered in Masai Mara Include;
- Game Drives
- Bush Meals
- Sundowner
- Hot air balloon
- Horse riding
- Nature walks
- Maasai Cultural Visits
- Bird watching
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TOURIST VISITING MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Masai Mara Park Fees for 2026 ;
USD 100 per non resident adult per day from 1st January 2026 to 30th June 2026
USD 200 per non resident adult per day from 1st July 2026 onwards
CHILDREN FEES from 01st JAN 2026 to 31st DEC 2026: USD 50 per day per child ( 9 to 17 years of age inclusive at time of entry). Children upto 8 years of age at time of exit will be allowed FREE entry.
Places to stay in and around Masai Mara.
From intimate camps to polished lodges, these stays help set the mood and rhythm of your time here.
Ashnil Camp - Masai Mara
Ashnil Mara Camp is a safari camp near key Mara River crossing points. It is about 5–6 hours by road from Nairobi or under an hour’s flight to Keekorok or Ol Kiombo Airstrip plus...
ZEBRA PLAINS MARA
Zebra Plains Mara Camp is a boutique tented camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering a private and intimate safari experience. Set among vast wildlife-rich s...
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge - Masai Mara
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge about 11 km from Sekenani Gate in the Maasai Mara. It is roughly 250 km from Nairobi (≈4 hours by road) or a 45-minute flight to Keekorok...
Base Camp Mara
Basecamp Masai Mara is an eco-lodge on the Talek River overlooking the Maasai Mara. It is about 250 km from Nairobi (5–6 hours by road) or a 45-minute flight from Wilson Airport.
Safari ideas built around Masai Mara.
These itineraries offer a strong starting point if you already know this is one of the places you want to experience.
3 Days 2 Nights Mara Maisha Luxury Camp Safari
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6 Days 5 Nights 2026 Kenya Safari - Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli National Park
6 Days 5 Nights 2026 Kenya Safari – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Safari Route: Nairobi→ Masai Mara → Nakuru → Amboseli→ Nairobi Trip Overview Experience the best of Kenya’s...
15 Days 14 Nights Tanzania and Kenya Safari Adventure with Diani Beach Holiday Tour
15 Days, 14 Nights Kenya–Tanzania Safari & Diani Beach Holiday Route: Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Maasai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Diani Experience: Wild safari advent...
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