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Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya- Africa. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland.

The Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve.

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Wildlife- Nowhere in Africa is more wildlife abundant. The Mara is known as one of the finest wildlife destinations in the world, with an excellent chance of seeing the big five, cheetah, serval, hyena, bat-eared foxes, black-backed and side-striped jackals, hippo, crocodile, baboons, warthog, topi, eland, Thompson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, impala, waterbuck, oribi, reed-buck and zebra.

Climatic conditions – Altitude 5,300 feet (1,600 metres). Rainy season from November through May, with peak rainfall in December-January and April-May. Dry season from June-November. Often sunny mornings with cloud build-up in the afternoons – during the rains this develops into thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Max temperatures up to 30°C and min temperatures around 20°C.

Best time to visit – Peak season is between July and October, during the migration. Early November and February can also offer excellent game viewing.

Activities – Game viewing, camping, night game drives, visits to Masai cultural villages, ballooning, bush dinner, lunch and breakfast. Masai Mara makes for a spot for a destination wedding photographer to engage different scenes with clients.

Kenya Classic Serena Safari

  • Nairobi
  • Masai Mara National Game Reserve
  • Lake Elmenteita
  • Amboseli National Park
  • See Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Safari in the Masai Mara
  • See the birdlife of Kenya's lakes
  • View Amboseli's elephant herds

6 Nights from £3270pp

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Kenya Safari In Style

  • Nairobi
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Masai Mara National Game Reserve
  • Exclusive Fly in Safari
  • Stay in Governors Camps
  • Stunning Wildlife
  • Enjoy warm African hospitality

5 Nights from £3735pp

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Masai Mara Fly In Safari

  • Masai Mara National Game Reserve
  • Light Aircraft Flight Transfer
  • Fantastic Accommodation
  • World Class Game Viewing

2 Nights from £865pp

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Masai Mara Hotels & Lodges

Below is a small selection of the Masai Mara hotels & lodges we offer on our Kenya holidays. If the hotel you require is not listed, just give us a call.

Governors’ Camp

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Governors’ IL Moran Camp

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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

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Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

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