Africa · Wildlife
Masai Mara
The Great Migration river crossings, and Africa's most reliable big-cat viewing.
- Place
- Narok · Kenya · KE
- World region
- Africa
- Type
- Wildlife
- ID
- DST-0355
Why go
The Great Migration river crossings, and Africa's most reliable big-cat viewing.
The Mara offers the highest density of predators on the continent and the wildebeest crossings between July and October. Conservancies bordering the reserve allow off-road and night drives.
Signature experiences
- Wildebeest river crossings in season
- Dawn hot air balloon over the plains
- Big cat tracking with a Maasai guide
Interest tags
wildlifesafariphotographyballooningindigenous culture
Good for
Wildlife travellersPhotographersFamilies
Best months
Jul-Oct (migration) · Jan-Feb (calving)
Avoid months
Apr-May (long rains)
Ideal stay
4 days
Nearest airport
NBO · Nairobi
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Luxury
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
KE
