Located in South Western Kenya alongside the Tanzanian border, The Masai Mara, together with the adjoining Serengeti National Park, forms one of the world’s most diverse and spectacular eco-systems.  A region characterised by short grass savannah plains interspersed with areas of riverine forest and bordered by towering rocky escarpments, The Mara is home to an incredible abundance and variety of wild animals and is renowned worldwide as Africa’s most exceptional – and loveliest – safari destination.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1,510 sq. km (580 sq. miles) at altitudes which range from 1500 to 2170 metres above sea level. The area has one of the highest lion densities in world, together with significant populations of cheetah, leopard, elephant and buffalo, and this is where over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thomsons Gazelle migrate annually. Home to over 95 species of mammal and 570 recorded species of bird, excellent ‘Big Five’ year-round game viewing is virtually guaranteed.
Beyond the northern and eastern boundaries of the National Reserve, many former cattle ranches and agricultural lands have been transformed into private conservancies. These are exclusive wildlife reserves committed to high-end, low-density tourism together with community and environmental initiatives and accessed only by guests staying within these designated areas. Here, walking and riding safaris, night game drives and other adventurous activities not permitted in the National Reserve are often on the safari menu.
Getting to the Mara has never been easier, with several daily scheduled flights to and from Nairobi and a dozen airstrips around the Mara. These include Mara North and Mara Ngerende airstrips which serve our properties in the private conservancies to the north of the National Reserve. Flying time from Nairobi is less than 1 hour. Scheduled flights also often connect to the Kenya Coast and Laikipia, and private charters can be arranged to any East African destination. Our travel team will be pleased to advise, plan and organise all your air and road transfers.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Enonkishu, Masai Mara
Enonkishu, Masai Mara
Mara North Conservancy
Mara North Conservancy
Enonkishu, Masai Mara
Mara North Conservancy
