South-west Kenya
Masai Mara
Open grassland that runs to the horizon and the densest big-cat population in East Africa. From July the plains fill with the migration herds.
The Mara is not one place. It is a reserve, a ring of conservancies, and a network of seasonal river crossings that behave differently every year. Where you sleep decides what you see.
Conservancy camps limit vehicle numbers and permit night drives and walking, which is why we place most guests outside the main reserve and drive in for the crossings.
- Best time to visit
- July to October for the migration; January to March for cats and clear skies.
- Wildlife highlights
- Lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, topi.
- Combine with
- Pairs naturally with Lake Nakuru and Amboseli on a seven to ten day circuit.
Tours featuring Masai Mara
