Kenya safari destination

Maasai Mara safari.

Private and group Maasai Mara safaris in pop-top safari vans, with local driver-guides and a quotation sent on WhatsApp.

ELMAG SAFARIS pop-top safari van on a Kenyan game drive with giraffes beside the track

Maasai Mara at a glance

Maasai Mara

Kenya’s most celebrated savanna reserve, in the south-west of the country adjoining Tanzania’s Serengeti. Wide grasslands, the Mara river and the escarpment define the landscape.

The Mara is known for exceptional year-round game viewing — lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo and large herds of plains game. The wildebeest migration usually arrives from the Serengeti around July and stays into October, though exact timing varies with rainfall.

Wildlife
The Mara is known for exceptional year-round game viewing — lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, buffalo and large…
Best months
July to October for the migration and the classic dry-season game viewing; the reserve is productive throughout the year, with greener scenery and fewer vehicles outside peak season.
Suggested stay
Three nights or more. Two nights is possible from Nairobi by road but leaves little time in the reserve.
Park fees
Current fees are included in your WhatsApp quotation.

Why ELMAG SAFARIS

Maasai Mara with a local team.

ELMAG SAFARIS is based in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, and runs private and group safaris across Kenya in pop-top safari vans with local driver-guides. Every itinerary is built around your dates, your group and your lodge preferences, and your quotation arrives on WhatsApp.

Questions

Maasai Mara safari: common questions.

When is the best time for a Maasai Mara safari?

July to October is the classic window for the wildebeest migration and dry-season game viewing, though exact timing varies with rainfall. The reserve is productive all year, with greener scenery and fewer vehicles outside peak season.

How many nights should I spend in the Maasai Mara?

Three nights or more. Two nights is possible from Nairobi by road but leaves little time in the reserve.

How much does a Maasai Mara trip cost?

We do not publish a price list because every trip is priced for your dates, group, vehicle and lodges. Send an enquiry on WhatsApp and your quotation, including current park fees, comes back to you there.

Can I combine Maasai Mara with other destinations?

Yes. Most itineraries combine several reserves and lakes. See our 3 to 10-day safari packages or all eight destinations, and we will build the route around your dates.

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