The Annual Migration Masai Mara National Reserve – Home of the Great Migration 1,510 sq km - Managed by Local Authorities The Masai Mara National Reserve is probably the most famous and most visited reserve in Kenya and perhaps in the whole world. It offers breathtaking views (seen in the film ‘Out of Africa’, much of which was filmed here) an extraordinary density of animals including the “Big Five” and many varieties of plains game. An impressive feature is the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara’s lush grassland from late June, hunted by the predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Their dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in July – August. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is excellent year round. Game includes: elephant, Black Rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, roan antelope in small numbers, white-bearded gnu, Oribi, warthog, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, hartebeest and the big cats; the rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles.Maasai Mara has the largest population of lion. Birdlife is as profuse as wildlife. These include red winged schalow's turaco, white-tipped crest, Ross turaco, orange buff pel's fishing owl, and wary guinea fowl. The open plains birds include Jackson's bustard, black-bellied hartlaubs bustard. 53 species of birds of prey have been recorded. Secretary birds are common. Accommodation ranges from stone lodges to luxury tented camps. They are Keekorok lodge 265km (165m) from Nairobi, Mara Serena lodge on the west of the park, East African Wildlife safari camp and the Governors camp. The northern area owned by the Maasai, offers great game viewing, game walks and night game driving. Safari operators set up private camps for groups of clients seeking exclusive, traditional safaris outside the Reserve. Within the Reserve there are four Tented Camps (total 320 beds) and three lodges (total 454 beds). Climate:  Hot and dry Facilities:  Lodge, Hotel, Campsite, Banda- Visit Our Hotels and lodges page Activities:   Game viewing, Balloon rides, bird watching Access Roads:    One Read more about the Annual wildebeest Migration and the Migration cycle and route here. Ask us a Question             Book a Tour to Mara Where to Stay:

Siana Springs Intrepids Lodge Located on the eastern edge of the Masai Mara in a surrounding of fever trees, the camp has a tranquil atmosphere with spacious safari style tents amongst shady trees, which gives a romantic feel. Mara Serena Safari Lodge This safari lodge is set on the saddle of a hill overlooking 1 800 -square kilometres of rolling plains and woodlands that contain one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries. Mara Explorer This exclusive five-star camp, situated on a thickly forested river in the middle of the Maasai Mara reserve, offers guests the ultimate wilderness retreat The Mara Simba lodge Sits overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek, a tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the surrounding wilderness Keekorok lodge is located in the very heart of Kenya’s fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok, meaning motley abundance in the local Masai language

Mara Sopa Lodge This Lodge is set in the Oloolamuita valley in the hillside landscape. The Lodge houses 100 rooms of which 13 are suites and each room and suite has a breathtaking view of the Olooaimutia Valley. Mara Intrepids Club Set under the shade of trees along the banks of the river, recreating the romance and charm of the old safari experience, you will find the Mara Intrepids Club. Mpata Safari Club Mpata Safari Club sits high on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment with panoramic views across the Masai Mara Plains, adjoining the Masai Mara National reserve, i.e.,"Kingdom of Wild Life in East Africa".