Upcoming Event
01 Jul 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Annual Wildebeest Migration
Every year millions of wildebeest and zebras migrate from Tanzania, Serengeti National Park to Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve.
Welcome to the Masai Mara!
The Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya is Africa's most favoured safari destination. One of the most spectacular annual events at the reserve is the Great Wildebeest Migration when over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson's gazelle from Tanzania's Serengeti National Reserve migrate to Maasai Mara in search of greener pastures. In fact, the migration in recent years is said to be one of the greatest spectacles in the natural world. Add to this a fascinating local culture and a range of Masai Mara hotel options and you have the ultimate holiday destination.
The Masai Mara is especially popular because of the easy spotting of the Big Five - the Cape buffalo, the African elephant, the leopard, the lion, and the black rhinoceros.
Other than exploring the reserve during a conventional Masai Mara game drive safari, you can experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five from the air! Go on a hot air balloon safari at dawn and get a bird's eye view of the majestic landscape and its inhabitants. Balloon safaris are extremely popular so make sure you book yours in advance. Some lodges organise Masai Mara walking tours outside the reserve boundaries too.
You can visit a Maasai village and get a first hand experience of their culture and lifestyle on a locally led Masai Mara tour. Understand their astounding synergistic relationship with the wildlife, which is just a way of life for the Maasai.
There are a range of Masai Mara accommodation options. Camps and Masai Mara lodge arrangements are available in plenty. You can even use our Masai Mara map to choose your lodge, camp or hotel in the Masai Mara based on its location. The region's traditional food is mashed beans and maize accompanied by vegetables. You have to have a rather strong stomach to eat with the Maasai for their staple food includes raw blood! Fear not, all the Masai Mara camps and lodges also serve meals that cater to the international palate.
Shops in the Masai Mara and around the reserve sell all kinds of curios which make great souvenirs. Being a tourist destination, prices are naturally a tad higher in comparison to those at Nairobi. Bargaining is an accepted practice and to get a really good deal, the smartest thing to do is to acquaint yourself with rates at Nairobi. You can drive a much harder bargain if you are armed with that information.
The Maasai Mara is not a National Park but a National Reserve and unlike a park, it is not managed by the country's wildlife department but by the local councils. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is held in trust for the local people.
We are Masai Mara locals and so know everything there is to know about the region and its surrounds. Our local travel portal offers a range of personally selected Masai Mara hotels and tours in the Masai Mara, offering interesting experiences for anyone travelling to the Masai Mara! Let us help you plan your perfect Masai Mara holiday!
Keekorok Lodge
Location: Masai Mara
From: USD 150
Keekorok Lodge is a very special lodge since it was the first built in Masai Mara. It's surroundings are astoundingly beautiful as it falls along the wildebeest migration path.
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Mara Serena Lodge
Location: Masai MaraMara Serena Lodge is one of our very best lodges in Masai Mara. It's located on the Masai Mara Triangle renowned for different types of animals. The lodge design resembles those of the local peoples' houses -the Masai people. While at the Mara Serena Lodge, you can experience the ultimate Africa Safari in this world famous National Park.
[more info]Mara Sopa Lodge
Location: Masai Mara
From: USD 115
Mara Sopa Lodge was built in an African design and attracts many international visitors. The landscape is very rich of fauna and there is a huge desert cacti tree as well as jasmine flowers, which makes this lodge extraordinary.
[more info]Mara Simba Lodge
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 150
Mara Simba Lodge offers you the real African safari adventure experience at its best. The excellent cuisine is matched with the first class service by the staff. The cool swimming pool gives you relief from the daytime heat after a game drive.
[more info]Nakuru National Park
From: USD 436 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
Since Lake Nakuru is close to Nairobi, it can be visited for either a day or for an overnight stay. It is situated only 170 km from the city. The lake is alkaline and very shallow, hence attracting millions of flamingos and other types of water birds.
[more info]Amboseli Camping Safari
From: USD 661 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
In Amboseli National Park, you will be able to take excellent photos of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania since it is located at the foot of the mountain (Africa's highest at 5895 meters). Famous writers like Robert Ruark and Ernest Hemingway fabricated their travel stories about the big game hunting while on safari in this park!
[more info]Masai Mara Camping Safari
From: USD 610 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
If you are planning an excellent short wildlife safari in Kenya, then Masai Mara is the only place for you to be. It is a world-renowned national reserve because of the migration of the wildebeest and within a short trip you will be able to see many animals including the 'Big Five': lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalos and leopards.
[more info]Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
From: USD 830 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
If you don't want to miss the big five, then you should go on this great safari which takes you to our best parks: National Park Nakuru and Masai Mara National Reserve. Through this safari, you will experience a camping safari in style where you don't need to carry your sleeping bags or pitch tents as they are all provided.
[more info]Tsavo West and East Safari
From: USD 610 / person(assuming 2 travellers)
These are the best national parks to visit if planning a beach tour after your wildlife safari since it's close to Mombasa. Tsavo is known for having many elephants and the famous man eating lions. Both national parks have enjoyed international publicity throughout the world in various blockbuster movies.
[more info]Acacia Camp
Location: Masai Mara
From: USD 80
Acacia Camp is a very unique camp based in Masai Mara.
[more info]Kimana Mara camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 70
While Staying at Kimana Mara Camp, you will experience the best nature has to offer while discovery the Kenyan savannah.
[more info]Mara Sidai Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 65
Mara Sidai Camp blends with well with the surrounding environment to make for a peaceful, intimate and unobtrusive experience.
[more info]Mara springs Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 85
Mara Springs Camp is a budget camp that is affordable to many clients.
[more info]Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 270
Mara Safari Club is a member of Fairmont Hotels. It is a luxury tented camp which is surrounded by the Mara River and next to the Wildebeest Migratory Corridor. This is where the wildebeest migrate every year from Serengeti to Masai Mara.
[more info]Karen Blixen Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 210
The Karen Blixen Tented Camp is a luxury camp situated in the southern part of Kenya, on the northwest border of the Masai Mara National Reserve; it's located on the Koiyaki Lemek Conservation Area.
[more info]Leleshwa Camp
Location: Masai Mara
From: USD 400
The Leleshwa Camp is an quaint, intimate camp that makes accommodation available for up to 14 travellers.
[more info]Ol Seki Mara Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 480
Ol Seki Mara Camp was built with a colonial traditional style coupled with the modern amenities and guarantees a genuine safari experience.
[more info]Kicheche Camps
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 260
This is a unfenced Luxury Camp to provide it's clients with an intimate atmosphere of an African Outback.
[more info]Kimana Mara camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 70
While Staying at Kimana Mara Camp, you will experience the best nature has to offer while discovery the Kenyan savannah.
[more info]Mara Sopa Lodge
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 115
Mara Sopa Lodge was built in an African design and attracts many international visitors. The landscape is very rich of fauna and there is a huge desert cacti tree as well as jasmine flowers, which makes this lodge extraordinary.
[more info]Mara Sidai Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 65
Mara Sidai Camp blends with well with the surrounding environment to make for a peaceful, intimate and unobtrusive experience.
[more info]Keekorok Lodge
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 150
Keekorok Lodge is a very special lodge since it was the first built in Masai Mara. It's surroundings are astoundingly beautiful as it falls along the wildebeest migration path.
[more info]Sarova Mara Game Camp
Location: Masai MaraFrom: USD 200
The Sarova Mara Camp is a luxury-tented camp, which is an ideal choice for those looking for a safari of a lifetime in Masai Mara that goes beyond just the game drives. The camp is the best located for the game drives being very close to the Masai Mara Sekenani main gate minimizing driving time to and from the camp when going to and coming out of the National Park.
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Welcome to Masai Mara!
Hello from Africa Veterans...your local connection in Masai Mara, Kenya. The ideal safari adventure you have always fantasized about is our everyday reality and we invite you to witness the awe-inspiring wildlife that the Masai Mara National Reserve withholds. We'll help you with all your travel needs from finding the perfect accommodation to organizing a hot air balloon ride over the reserve for a better view. We recommend booking early if you plan to observe the Great Migration and we look forward to seeing you in Kenya!
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