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
Maasai Mara National Reserve is on day 2
Day 2 of Safari in the Maasai Mara
Into the Mara
How Maasai Mara National Reserve fits into a day.- 10:00Maasai Mara National ReserveNarok
- 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.