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About Masai Mara National Reserve

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Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the South of the Capital of Kenya, Nairobi with vast landscapes, lots of wildlife species, beautiful sceneries, and full of safari activities and experiences. Masai Mara National Reserve is known to be home to the great wildebeest migration and the big cats.

Masai Mara is 1510 square kilometers, bordering the great Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south, and is surrounded by more than 5 wildlife conservancies. 

Masai Mara Weather and Climate

Masai Mara’s climate is colder and wetter than what might be expected. The altitude of the region causes the temperatures to drop with every 1,000 metres (3,280 feet). Daytime is pleasant (temperatures hover around the mid 20°C (mid 70°F)) and lowers even further at night. The dry season from June to October offers perfect, sunny days

Conservancies in Maasai Mara

Conservancies in Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara National Reserve is surrounded by several wildlife conservancies that are vital in wildlife and human protection. These conservancies help in managing the co-existence between humans and wildlife.

The Maasai Mara is surrounded by almost 15 wildlife conservancies, which are land given by the communities around to both benefit wildlife and humans that live within and around these wildlife areas. 

The conservancies add 350,000 acres to the greater Mara area, and animals are free to roam anywhere within the Mara ecosystem.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the South of the Capital of Kenya, Nairobi with vast landscapes, lots of wildlife species, beautiful sceneries, and

Activities in Maasai Mara

Activities in Maasai Mara National Reserve

The most popular and main activity to do in the Masai Mara is ga ame drive. Which entails going into the reserve to look for wildlife, and spot unique sightings such as big cats hunting, wildebeest migration and crossings among many others. 

The Masai Mara National Reserve offers a wealth of unforgettable activities that immerse you in its stunning landscapes and vibrant wildlife. From serene hot air balloon safaris to cultural village visits and thrilling game drives, to bush dinners, bush breakfasts, and bush walking safaris, each experience adds a unique dimension to your adventure. Let us explore what these activities entail and how they enhance your safari experience.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the South of the Capital of Kenya, Nairobi with vast landscapes, lots of wildlife species, beautiful sceneries, and

How To Access Masai Mara

Accessing Maasai Mara National Reserve

You can access the Masai Mara in two ways, either by flight or by road, though some of the main gates are located on different sides of the reserve.

Accessing Masai Mara by road, takes you approximately 6 to 7 hours drive from Nairobi, and 45 to 60 minutes by flight from Wilson Airport Nairobi.