Masai Mara National Reserve – Home to wildebeest migration in Kenya 

Masai Mara National Reserve is located in south-west Kenya on the border with Tanzania, where it is contiguous with the Serengeti National Park. The Reserve is the most famous in Kenya, especially for wildlife viewing safaris and the Wildebeest Migration. Masai Mara has vast scenic expanses of gently rolling African savannah plains that stretch on about 1510 square kilometers. The Masai Mara is adjacent to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, together forming one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa, Serengeti – Masai Mara ecosystem.

Masai Mara is a unique wildlife conservation haven boasting several wildlife species that you can spot during your Kenya safari Tour. The reserve is home to large numbers of Lions, Cheetah, Elephant, Rhino, African Buffalo, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Zebra and many other wildlife species, all found in the park in their natural habitat, unconfined and free to roam the vast Kenyan wilderness stretching for miles on end.

Many Travelers from all over the world come to Kenya to experience the diversity in the reserve, especially the Great wildebeest Migration. The fact that this National Park host one of the world’s Natural wonders, Wildebeest Migration, it has gained its popularity, and many regard it as a natural wonder. The National Reserve derives its name from a local Maasai tribe, nomadic inhabitants of the area and the word ‘Mara’ is their word for ‘spotted’, referring to the ubiquitous flat topped acacia trees, shrubs and bushes that dot the landscape across most of the reserve.

Masai Mara, which once just consisted of the main reserve, now includes a variety of conservancies and group ranches around it. It is home to some of the most diverse African animal species and the annual Wildebeest migration, often known as the “Great Migration.” Masai Mara National Park is famous for this migration, during which large herds of a million plus wildebeest, zebra, and other wild animals including the Big Cats migrate north into the Mara from Serengeti National Park. During their migration, which usually lasts from mid-July to mid-September, wildebeest must cross deadly rivers that are home to crocodiles.

The ‘Mara’, as Masai Mara is also known as one of the best wildlife reserves not just in Kenya but also in Africa and the world at large.

In case you require any information, guidance or suggestions regarding a visit or to plan a Kenya Safari to Masai Mara, Africa’s premium Game Reserve, Carmine Safaris is here to help you.

Things to do in Masai Mara – Activities and Experiences in Masai Mara National Reserve

There are several exciting activities on offer at Masai Mara and surely they will leave you amazed. The most thrilling and unique of all is the Hot Air Balloon safari – usually taken at the break of dawn and ending with a leisurely ‘Champagne Bush Breakfast’.

Hot air Balloon rides are fantastic for aerial view of the savanna plains. The experience is truly unique and the Mara provides the perfect backdrop for the amazing balloon excursion. The ride lasts for about an hour as you glide lazily over the African savannah watching the magnificent wildlife beneath. The rides are safe and the pilots are highly experienced.

Visiting a traditional Maasai village is another well-liked activity that gives guests a fascinating look into the distinctive way of life of the renowned Maasai, a nomadic warrior tribe found in Kenya and other regions of East Africa. Sundowners, bush lunches, and nature walks are a few of the other well-liked activities in Masai Mara for tourists visiting this reserve.

Masai Mara has magnificent species of wildlife which is possible to spot on your safari – with guaranteed ‘Big Five’ sightings. It is quite possible that due to the nature and richness of flora and fauna in the national park, one can see all of the above animals not just in a single 2-3 hour game drive, but also with a little more luck, within an hour of your drive in the reserve.

Carmine Safaris offer well-crafted safari package to Masai Mara that will allow you experience this amazing reserve. We also offer extended tours to other safari Reserves and National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. Plan your dream African Vacation with us and have life long memories of Africa.