KE · Narok County · 1.49°S 35.14°E

maasai mara

Big cats, open grasslands and seasonal wildebeest herds on a classic Kenyan safari.

Best time
July–October is dry and usually when the wildebeest migration is in the Mara. January–February is also good for resident wildlife; April–May brings the long rains and muddy tracks.
How long
3–4 nights
Getting there
Fly with one stop to Nairobi, usually via Addis Ababa, Dubai or Doha, about 13–17 hours all in. Small planes from Wilson airport reach the Mara airstrips in about an hour; by road it's 5–6 hours.
Save postcard
KE · Narok Countymaasai mara1.49°S 35.14°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Big cats, open grasslands and seasonal wildebeest herds on a classic Kenyan safari.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingMaasai MaraKE, Narok County
KLmaasai mara
≈ 7,415 km from KL, as the crow flies
As twilight descends over the Masai Mara, its savannah is bathed in a warm golden glow, silhouetting all animals and trees.

Photo: Danijel Mihajlovic · CC BY-SA 4.0

1 / 5

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

The Mara is rolling savannah on the Tanzanian border, with so much resident wildlife that it rewards a visit outside migration season too. The best days leave time to sit with one sighting instead of racing between radio calls.

Makan

  1. Ugali and sukuma wikiStiff maize porridge with braised greens, the Kenyan staple; ask the camp kitchen for it.Map ↗
  2. ChapatiSoft, flaky flatbread, with beans or a stew.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Game drivesLions, cheetahs, elephants and huge herds on open plains all year round.Map ↗
  2. Mara RiverHippos and crocodiles, and the famous wildebeest crossings in season.Map ↗
  3. Balloon safariDawn flights drifting over the plains, ending with breakfast in the bush.Map ↗
  4. ConservanciesMaasai-owned land beside the reserve, where camps can offer walks and night drives.Map ↗

Good to know

  • River crossings follow the herds, not a timetable; you may wait hours or see none.
  • Camps can provide halal meals, packed lunches included, if you ask when you book.
  • Bush planes have strict luggage limits, usually about 15 kg each in a soft bag.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.