Where the wild things roam
Wildlife
The Maasai Mara is home to the iconic Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — alongside cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra and over 470 recorded bird species. Its open savannahs host some of the highest predator densities on Earth.
The Migration
Each year between July and October, more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle thunder north from the Serengeti into the Mara in the Great Migration — one of the natural world's most spectacular events, crowned by dramatic Mara River crossings.
Conservation
Beyond the National Reserve, a network of community conservancies leases land from Maasai owners, expanding protected habitat while delivering sustainable livelihoods. Your entry fees directly fund this conservation and the communities who safeguard it.
History
Named after the Maasai people and the Mara River that winds through it, the Maasai Mara National Reserve was established in 1961 and remains one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries.
Explore the Conservancies
The Mara Experience
A living collection of wild moments
From the Great Migration to golden-hour game drives — this is the Maasai Mara that awaits you.
Golden-hour game drives
Chase the light across the plains
The big cats
Lions, kings of the Mara
Elephant herds
Giants of the grasslands
Elusive leopards
Draped on the kopjes at dusk
The Big Five
Rhino, buffalo & more
The Great Migration
Zebra & wildebeest, in their millions
Endless savannah
Open skies, big horizons
Towering giraffes
Browsing the acacias
Photography via Unsplash.
Best time to visit the Mara
The Great Migration — over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra — reaches the Mara around July to October, with dramatic Mara River crossings. The green season (November–June) rewards you with lush scenery, newborn wildlife, superb big-cat sightings and fewer crowds.
Getting to the Mara
By air
≈ 45 min from Nairobi
Daily scheduled flights from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) land at Mara airstrips — Keekorok, Musiara, Ol Kiombo, Mara Serena and others. The fastest, most scenic way in.
By road
≈ 5–6 hrs · 270 km
Drive from Nairobi via Narok. The final stretch to the gates is unpaved, so a 4×4 is strongly recommended — especially in the green season.
Park gates
Open 06:00–18:00
Enter via Sekenani, Talek, Oloololo, Musiara, Sand River or Oloolaimutia. Pick your nearest gate when you book and head straight in.
Skip the queue.Book online and show your e-ticket QR code at the gate — no cash, no paperwork. A vehicle is required at the entry gate, and every visitor's ID/passport is verified on arrival.
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Know Before You Go
Day tickets are valid 12 hours (06:00–18:00) and expire automatically at 6:00 PM, whatever time you buy them.
Low season runs Jan–Jun and high season Jul–Dec. Non-resident and resident fares rise in the high season.
The Mara Triangle is cashless (card / M-Pesa only). Greater Maasai Mara (Narok County) takes cash (USD/KES) and card. Booking online is recommended.
Overnight guests must check out by 10:00 AM. A morning game drive on your checkout day needs a fresh full-day ticket.
Unforgettable Experiences
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