Set in the heart of Africa’s Great Plains, the Masai Mara boasts some 2,800 sq. kilometers of unspoilt wilderness, made up of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara Triangle and various community conservancies bordering the northern and eastern sectors of the ecosystem.  This is the land of the 'Big Cat Diary' and 'Disney’s African Cats', playing host to famous names – Malaika, Scar, The Notch Brothers, amongst many others. The views across the rolling golden grasslands studded with acacia trees, rivers and forests are dazzling, and the sense of space is overwhelming with landscapes made famous in the movie Out of Africa.

 

Throughout the year the Masai Mara is a place of natural drama, a kaleidoscope of color and life, but between July and October, the area really comes to life, with herds of upto two million wildebeest and zebra migrate northwards from the Serengeti in search of fresh pastures. Queues of upto a kilometer long form as the wildebeest attempt to navigate their way across the crocodile-infested Mara River, and once it begins plumes of dust rise as thousands barrel into the river, creating a feeding frenzy for the massive Nile Crocodiles.

 

The Masai Mara is the most iconic destination in Kenya, and as such it has become a tourist hotspot, with throngs of minibuses shuttling around from one sighting to the next. We’re not going pretend it doesn’t exist, but we really do feel that the Masai Mara, and the Great Wildebeest Migration can be and should be a life-punctuating experience. We’ve got years of experience, and know how to avoid the worst of the madness, and our carefully selected collection of lodges offer the highest standards of service and guiding, ensuring a truly memorable experience.