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Kenya · Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara,The Big One
Lions at breakfast, wildebeest by the million and Maasai guides who make it all look easy. This is the safari everyone dreams about.
Lions at breakfast, wildebeest by the million and Maasai guides who make it all look easy. This is the safari everyone dreams about.
The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most famous reserve, and for good reason. Golden grassland rolls to the horizon, acacias stand like umbrellas and the wildlife is hard to believe: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes, often all in the same hour.
From July to October the Great Migration brings more than a million wildebeest and zebra across the Mara River. Come at any other time and you get quieter plains, resident big cats and the feeling that the place belongs to you.
We pair every stay with a guide who grew up here, so you see the Mara the way the people who live beside it see it.
The migration is spectacular, but the Mara is wonderful all year. Here is how the seasons compare.
Weather patterns shift from year to year, so ask us about the dates you have in mind.
The right place shapes your whole trip. Here are the three styles we recommend most.
3 – 4 NightsSpacious tents with proper beds, private decks and dinners under the stars. The stay everyone pictures when they dream of safari.
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3 – 4 NightsQuiet land shared with local landowners, with night drives, walking safaris and far fewer vehicles at each sighting.
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2 – 3 NightsSmall, personal camps with the bush right outside your tent. Ideal for travellers who want the wild without the crowd.
Ask About Stays →Every day is different, but this is the rhythm most guests fall in love with.
A gentle wake-up call, hot coffee and the sound of the bush starting its day.
Cool air, golden light and the cats still on the move.
Eggs and bacon on a table in the middle of the plains. Yes, really.
Pool, nap, a Maasai village visit or a walk. Entirely up to you.
Fresh food and a view, while the plains shimmer in the heat.
Softer light and busy wildlife as the day cools down.
A cold drink, a wide sky and a story or two from your guide.
Lanterns, a campfire and a sky packed with stars.
Starting points, not set menus. Tap one to see the days, then tell us what to change.
Three to four nights is ideal. That gives you several game drives, a bush breakfast and a village visit without rushing. If you are chasing the migration, add an extra night for flexibility.
Nobody can promise one, because the herds decide, not us. We time your stay for peak season, choose a camp close to the river and add buffer days to give you the best chance.
Flying takes under an hour and saves a long day on the road. Driving is cheaper and lets you see the countryside. We will suggest what suits your plans and budget.
Many guests say they are the highlight of the trip. You float over the plains at sunrise and land for a champagne breakfast. It is an optional extra and we can add it to any stay.
Yes, many camps welcome families and some offer special children’s activities. Age limits differ between camps, so tell us who is travelling and we will choose well.
