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Kenya Sights

Masai Mara National Reserve

5 reviews | Write a review

Good for: Camping safaris, wildlife

  • Address
    • 60km SW of Narok
  • Transport
    • matutu
  • Price
    • full US$30.00, child US$10.00, gatekeepers will charge from 250.00 per vehicle on top of the park entrance price per person

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Lonely Planet review for Masai Mara National Reserve

This world-renowned reserve, which stretches over 1510 sq km (938 sq mi) of open rolling grasslands, is backed by the spectacular Esoit Oloololo (Siria) Escarpment, watered by the Mara River and littered with an astonishing amount of wildlife.

Of the big cats, lions are found in large prides everywhere, and it is not uncommon to see them hunting. Cheetahs and leopards are less visible, but still fairly common. Elephants, buffalos, zebras and hippos also exist in large numbers.

The ultimate attraction is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration in July and August, when millions of these ungainly beasts move north from the Serengeti. While you're more likely to see endless columns grazing or trudging along rather than dramatic TV-style river fordings, it is nonetheless a staggering experience.

 

Traveller reviews for Masai Mara National Reserve (5)

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    Fantastic Reserve

    mgungah72 recommends this,

    Its so far the best reserve in East Africa, The game population , distribution of all categories of accommodation standards and many more

    Good for: Camping safaris

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    Just back from Masai Mara game reserve...had lots of fun

    rajivnair recommends this,

    I had hired the services of affable tours from Kenya. They are a wonderful company and great tour organizers. I had no complaint whatsoever and was taken good care off during the entire trip. Affable will be my tour organizers for all my travels to Africa from now on...

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    INCREDIBLE. Read my review here:http://goo.gl/991l7

    jryanchildress recommends this,

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    tour company recommendation

    rome_the_globe recommends this,

    just back from Masai Mara safari. Great time.
    Highly recommend Affable Tours and Safari's http://www.affabletours.com/
    Professional and organised. Safe and informative driver.
    Only advice is not to stay with Mara Simba lodge (included in our tour package), check reviews at tripadvisor

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    Recommend going in the off season to avoid tourists

    zackxx recommends this,

    And of course the 'other' great migration are the hordes of tourists who flock to see this annual wildebeest migration.

    Good for: wildlife

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