Maasai Mara National Reserve
Park · Narok, Nairobi

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Photo: Danijel Mihajlovic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Maasai Mara National Reserve covers savanna plains in Narok County. It hosts large herds of wildebeest, zebra and predators including lions and cheetahs. Game drives reveal river crossings and resident big cats.

On day 2 of Safari in the Maasai Mara

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fees apply; check Kenya Wildlife Service for current rates.
Time needed
Two to three days for a full safari circuit.
Best time
July to October for the wildebeest migration.
Getting there
Drive from Nairobi via Narok or take a flight to an airstrip inside the reserve.

Itineraries with Maasai Mara National Reserve

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Nairobi, KenyaSafari in the Maasai Mara5 days · 9 stops
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Day 2 of Safari in the Maasai Mara

Into the Mara

How Maasai Mara National Reserve fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Maasai Mara National ReserveNarok
  2. 16:00Afternoon game driveMaasai Mara
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Maasai Mara National Reserve questions

What animals are in Maasai Mara?

The reserve holds lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and the annual wildebeest herds.

How long should I stay?

Most visitors spend two or three nights to cover different sections of the reserve.

Is Maasai Mara open year round?

The reserve stays open daily, though roads can become difficult in heavy rain.

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