maasai mara national park
'7th Wonder of the world'
The reserve is name ‘MAASAI “from the Maasai tribe, nomadic inhabitants of the area and the word ‘MARA’ is their word for ‘SPOTTED’ referring to the ubiquitous flat toped acacia trees, shrubs and bushes that dot the landscape across most of the reserve.
Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in south west Kenya and is a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling African savannah plains measuring 15190 square kilometres in area and bordering the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south. The reserve is unique wildlife conservation haven famous for its spectacular natural diversity of wildlife and is the premier Kenya safari location in East Africa, offering visitors numerous reasons to visit this animal paradise. Large numbers of lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino, African buffalo, wildebeest giraffes, zebra and many more animals are found in the park in their natural habitat, unconfined and free to roam the vast Kenyan wilderness stretching for miles on end.
Things to do in Masai mara
There are several exciting activities one can enjoy in Masai Mara. The most thrilling of these has to be the Hot Air Balloon safari, taken at the break of dawn and ending with a leisurely ‘Champagne Bush Breakfast’. This is a truly unique adventure activity and the Mara provides the perfect backdrop for the amazing balloon excursion. The flight lasts for about an hour as you glide gracefully over the African savannah watching the magnificent wildlife below. The pilots are highly experienced and the activity boasts of an exceptional safety record. Another popular experience is visiting a traditional tribal Maasai village which allows visitors a fascinating insight into the unique way of life of the famous Maasai, a nomadic warrior tribe found in Kenya and parts of East Africa. There are also nature walks, bush meals and sundowners as some of the other popular things to do in Masai Mara as a tourist visiting this reserve.
Places to stay in Masai mara
Tented Camps & Lodges in Masai Mara
Despite being in the wilderness, Masai Mara has some amazing hotels, specifically tented camps and lodges, built and established with great effort over the span of decades in what are essentially the remote wilds of Africa. Some of these luxury Tented Camps and Safari Lodges are international award winners. This page is a simple list of some of the more outstanding accommodation in Masai Mara in the Luxury, Mid Range and Budget categories.
We have created a basic list of selected properties below located inside the main Masai Mara National Reserve.