Maybe your local zoo has lions, leopards, zebras or elephants. Maybe they even have wildebeest. But we bet they don't have 1.3 million wildebeest—never mind 1.3 million wildebeest in migration, with predators in hot pursuit. It's one of the most awesome sights in nature, and you can see it at Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya.
Restaurants in Maasai Mara National Reserve
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Excellent game-watching location to see lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe.
Dramatic life & death action with a dozen crocodiles circling the hippos trying to snatch one of the young.
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The Mara is a beautiful but sensitive environment that can survive only if properly respected. Well-watered by the Mara River, enjoying abundant vegetation, wildlife and rainfall, its ecology would appear, at first sight, to be relatively resilient. It also appears to have withstood the erosive effects of huge numbers of visiting tourists extraordinarily well. There are signs, however, that the delicate balance between tourist numbers and wildlife populations cannot be properly maintained for much longer as evidenced by the reduction in the protective vegetation cover and the emergence of a series of dust bowls. Meanwhile, the Reserve is host to 95 species of mammals, amphibians and other reptiles and 485 species of birds. During the dry season (July to October) it also hosts a major concentration of migratory herbivores including about 250,000 zebra and 1.3 million wildebeest. Amongst the list of easy-to-view species are: gazelle, elephant, topi, buffalo, lion (Kenya's largest population), black rhino, hippo, hyena, giraffe, leopard and mongoose.
Mara triangle is among the best parks within Masai Mara.you get to find that their roads are well maintained,signs on the roads with speed limits e.t.c I can not hesitate to recommend to any traveler to choose the Mara triangle. Game viewing is perfect especially when the great wildebeest migration is on. While watching the animals,you are allowed off-road driving in a supervised manner,where by sometimes the rangers will supervise that. Thanks for that Mara triangle management.
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Ol Kinyei Conservancy is 18,700 acres of wilderness which belongs to a Maasai community who leased it to Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps for it to be set aside for the purposes of wildlife conservation. Ol Kinyei Conservancy is home to only two small permanent camps, the Porini Mara Camp and Porini Cheetah which between them accommodate a maximum of only 24 guests at any given time - making this not only an exclusive experience but one that respects the principles of eco-tourism. Located within the Serengeti-Mara eco-system, Ol Kinyei is renowned for its unspoilt and breathtaking scenery with diverse terrain offering on one hand open savannah plains and rolling hills on the other.
We loved every minute of our weekend in Ol Kinyei, staying at Mara Porini. The wildlife viewing was amazing. We saw and learned so much from our excellent local safari guides. It was heartening to see how much the Mara ecosystem has expanded through the conservancies around the national reserve, of which Ol Kinyei was the first!
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Hyrax Safaris provides affordable and custom-made tours to various destination in East Africa. Our team comprises of experts who are committed to providing exemplary services. We have a proven track record. We specialize in budget, mid range and luxury safaris. Contact us today for more details.
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We are bespoke safari company operating out of the heart of the Masai Mara national reserve. Our aim is to showcase to you one of the best wildlife viewing spots on earth. We do all the heavy lifting and organise your trip with us so that you can leave with unforgettable memories.
5.0 based on 213 reviews
I'm a local and grew up in the Mara triangle area decades before it became a park. This is my favorite gate because of the vast number of lions. Saw 9 in several hours.
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We specialize in Tailor made & Small group cultural and eco-Safaris primarily in Masai Mara. Unlike any other available attraction, we offer unique 'off the beaten track' tours by off-road vehicles, mountain bikes and by foot. Our exclusive tours let visitors experience authentic local culture while actively protecting the environment and local communities: getting back to nature, living alongside the wildlife, traditional culture and experiencing the dramatic diverse landscapes of East Africa is what this unique TOUR/ATTRACTION offers.
5.0 based on 256 reviews
Welcome to East Africa Adventures Tours and Safaris. We have 10 years experience as tour operators in Kenya.We offer trips or safaris tailor-made to your specifications, allowing you to explore this wild and beautiful land in any way you desire. The possibilities are limitless: from the familiar National Parks and Reserves to the more unknown and remote locales, from popular game lodges to exclusive boutique ranches, from balloon tours to camel-back safaris.
We chose the 14 days trip (exclusively for us) with Fred (East Africa Adventure Tours and Safaris). Overall an excellent never-to-be-forgotten vacation with 3 boat safaris, 7 national parks, including travel by road, and small aircrafts. 5 countries in all. The exquisitely good, the not so good... but MOSTLY the FABULOUS...... 1) Exclusive safaris planned and unplanned out for the two of us with excellent vehicles and executed with relative ease causing least anxiety to us. Lake Naivasha was unplanned and we are so grateful to Leonard for diverting us for a few hours there . Peaceful yet full of diversity in fauna -boat safari. Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara have to be experienced. Unique. The long drives were safe and fine EXCEPT the middle of the road stop between Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara for lunch. THAT stop needs to be taken off the agenda for all future clients. The food is awful , there are flies and there is really no need. Better a packed lunch. I am not a fan of the hot air balloon ride because it scared the animals when close to the ground but it was a rare experience so I am glad I did it. Expensive. Also due to our own fault we broke our camera right here and so the rest of the trip was with our phone cameras and Bryson's camera that he lent us to use. Oh well.... hakuna matata! The wait for 3-5 hours at the airport in Masai Mara Park to catch the flight to Migori could have been avoided if the front desk could have been queried about whether the plane was going to be on-time. A lunch could have been packed knowing that the plane was late. We did not get to eat till late afternoon when Bryson picked us up at Seronara airport in Tanzania and we bought some biscuits. Leonard made a quick drive into the forest during the delay time to try and get us to see a leopard and I will give him kudos for trying. But it was awkward.Travel glitches do happen and we were ready to weather them. I have to also comment on Leonard's excellent instincts as a naturalist. As we were driving out of Nakuru a full grown male baboon entered our 9 seater jeep through the open top. Quite aggressive. Picked up bag, picked out lens, dropped it... Leonard stopped. Faced the baboon and we stayed silent in our seats. Leonard did not speed away as I might have expected but calmly and forcefully faced the baboons ( the first was followed by 3 : all full grown males) one by one and they climbed out. Only after that did we drive on. I was extremely impressed and wanted him to know how much we appreciated that episode. To know that yes we are always dealing with animals in their habitat and it is not our place to scream and yell but to deal with circumstances the best we can and hope for the best outcome. That was a wild encounter perhaps a bit too close for comfort but we were heartened to see no harm come out of it and the strength of being with an excellent naturalist guide. 2) Knowledgeable naturalist guides with experience in both spotting and tracking. 3) Friendly 5 star tented resorts and lodges. Special thanks to Flamingo Hill Tented Camp in Lake Nakuru, Sopa Lodge outside Masai Mara Nat Park , Sound of Silence (a fabulous 5 star tented camp last minute alternative with exclusive dinner prepared for each guest ) at Serengeti Nat Park, Ngorungoru Farm House (most impressed to know that all food products were produced within the campus), and Ol Tukai Lodge at Amboseli. The best by far (by way of service) was Protea Hotel Livingstone, Zambia. I am biased because it was our wedding anniversary and although I had requested a surprise for my husband they went ALL OUT with champagne, fruits, flower decorations et al. Thank you ALL. I left little personal gifts in most places and I am hoping they were appreciated. The massages at Flamingo and FarmHouse are appreciated much and I hope the gifts were liked. It might be a good idea to inform your guests that there are resorts inside the parks. We would have absolutely chosen that. It cuts down the driving to the park, although we saw a whole lot even in those drives. So no worries about that. 4) The safaris were comprehensive. The best were at Serengeti and Ngorugoru where Bryson made sure of the packed breakfast and lunches and we were in the forest from 6am to 6pm. That is the way to maximize on what we experienced in the forest. (I hope you wife made use of the tiny gifts Bryson) All other guides could take a page from Bryson. Some guests might like the more relaxed lunch at resort, sleep in afternoons but it is a good idea to gauge right away who your guests are and what they want. Forcing them to return to lodges to have lunches is not always the best choice. Our water and land safaris at Chobe National Park, Botswana which we planned ourselves with the help of the Protea Hotel concierge at Livingstone , Zambia were spectacular. Not only did we get our very close encounter with leopard #4 but it was guarding a recently dead elephant which was a scene never to be forgotten. We spotted the rare sable antelopes which were spectacular. But they are so shy that we could not capture them in photos. Neither did we capture the many dik dik we spotted for the same reason or the ant-lion in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone, Zambia. Victoria Falls was very dry, although we could appreciate the immensity of what must be during season: we were happy to be in it's presence at all. Each National Park was better than the one before in diversity of flora and fauna. Each was special. I was interested in the flora since I am a botanist by training. So every tree had to be named. (Sorry!) and the diversity in Mosi-oa-Tunya especially was delightful. Whether watching the caldera through dried LeonOtis in Ngorungoru or spying the Euphorbia candelabra far away or the sausage tree (Kigelia), Adansonia (my favorite) , Coffee Bauhinia , Mopane , Rain tree, monkey-bread (piliostigma) Mungongo nut which our guide picked up delightedly from the elephant dung and cracked one for me to eat (delicious!!) or the Impala midden from which he picked out the perfectly sized poop to demonstrate them and talked of the poop spitting competitions they had when boys. It was just delightful. For biologists it is a dream come true. If you can... you MUST. Rama Dey-Rao, PhD
5.0 based on 407 reviews
Governors Balloon Safaris offer Hot Air Balloon Safaris over the Mara River, forests and plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The adventure begins just before dawn. Departure is from a perfect natural launch site behind Little Governors' Camp, and flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. The first, pink tongues of sunlight flicker across the skies as the hot air balloon fills, then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you're off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective. What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness: the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara. Even if you've flown elsewhere, this is a unique experience. The flight lasts an hour or so, drifting wherever the air currents take you, and with ample opportunities for photography and video filming. Then your Kenyan Hot Air Balloon Safari finishes with a flourish. In the time honoured tradition of balloon flights the world over, you toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land. The Balloon Safari ends with a transfer back to camp. We can collect from other nearby camps in the Masai Mara. Governors has been pioneering immersive and transformational safaris in the Mara since 1972. We were the first operators to be permanently based inside the Mara, our site was chosen for its prime location and was the designated “getaway” for the Governors of Kenya. Unfenced and right in the heart of the action. Our camps are Located in some of the best and most precious Wildlife Locations in the world. We are a family with a colourful cast of characters that embodies the spirit of safari, while placing the care of the environment, community and conservation at the heart of everything we do.
5.0 based on 57 reviews
We are among the top rated tour & safari company based in Nairobi Kenya, We do organize and conduct quality yet affordable tours and safaris in Kenya,Tanzania,Zanzibar, Seychelles, S Africa, we are an affiliated member of Kenya Association of Tour Operator, we invite prospects to book tours with confirm now pay later on arrival.
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