Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve is a vast scenic expanse of gently rolling African savannah plains located in south west Kenya ,Narok county a 6 hours’ drive from Kenya capital Nairobi and bordering the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the south. The Serengeti – Mara eco system hosts The Great Wildebeest Migration which has been named as among the seven wonder of the world making the national reserve a popular touristic destination globally. The tree studded typical African Savannah hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per square km than any other park in the region and also offers the best game viewing opportunities in the world It is home to the famous Masai tribesmen, Africa’s most celebrated tribe. The park has many lions, cheetah and leopards, making for exciting game viewing. The Masai Mara is also home to large hyena clans, numbering over a hundred individuals.it is famous for a large concentration of lions found in the Mara Naibosho conservancy hence why television crews that want to capture unique lion behavior often pick the Mara for their films. Among the famous documentaries made here are Planet Earth and the Big Cat Diaries. The Maasai people who are the custodians of the East African Savannahs are one of the most charismatic, friendly and open people you will meet. Their culture remains one of the best preserved on the African continent, and their incredible fashion sense is world famous. The weather in the Masai Mara is mild and pleasant year-round, with cool nights and warm days. During the dry season, the skies are almost always sunny. Even during the period of the short rains (October to December), you can still expect lots of sun. Luckily, it never gets too hot because of its high elevation. Even on the hottest of days, there’s always a pleasant breeze.The Masai Mara has a long safari season, with good to excellent weather conditions for ten out of twelve months. For game drives, the weather is best during the dry season, which starts in July and continues until end October which is all the season for the wildebeest migration.