MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Endless savannahs, acacia thickets and the lifeblood of the Mara and Talek Rivers set the stage for big cats, elephant herds, and—July to October—the Great Migration’s dramatic crossings. Expect superb year-round wildlife, varied habitats, and authentic Maasai culture across this iconic 1,510 km² reserve.
Where Rivers Meet Drama
Follow golden plains to the Mara and Talek, pausing for leopard tracks and lion calls. In the south, Sand River Masai Mara sits beside a migration route; in the Mara Triangle, Wilderness Mara opens vast, low-density game country, perfect for daylong drives or dawn ballooning.
Experiences & Highlights
Pair Big Five game drives with dawn Hot Air Balloon Safaris, golden-hour photography and guided walks where permitted. Add Cultural Experiences with Maasai hosts, Bush Dining under vast skies, and romantic or family-friendly stays. From escarpment views at Angama Mara to riverside drama with Rekero or Sand River, mobile freedom with Angama Safari Camp, and big-cat territory near Sala’s Camp.
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*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Embark on a journey through Kenya’s wild heart, from breakfast with giraffes in Nairobi to Samburu’s rugged landscapes and the iconic plains of the Masai Mara. This immersive safari blends luxury, culture, and conservation across private reserves and riverfront camps, offering rare wildlife encounters, authentic Samburu traditions, and front-row views of The Great Migration.
Highlights/Activities
Breakfast with giraffes at Giraffe Manor, giraffe feeding and afternoon tea, game drives in Samburu and Westgate Conservancy, Samburu Special Five sightings, guided bush walks, community visits, camel safaris, optional fly camping, sundowners and stargazing, pool and spa time, game drives in the Maasai Mara, Big Five sightings, Great Migration viewing in season, sunrise hot air balloon, bush breakfasts and picnic lunches, family-friendly activities.
Countries Covered: Kenya
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Follow December and January’s migration surge through the central Serengeti. Base at Usawa Moru West and Dunia to track wildebeest herds over short grass plains and granite kopjes. Expect pregnant females, early calves, and active predators. Days run to unhurried game drives and full day outings, with bush breakfasts, picnic lunches and open air dinners under bright night skies.
Highlights/Activities
Moru Kopjes viewpoints, Seronera river lines, early calving build up, wildebeest and zebra herds, cheetah and hyena action, lion on the kopjes, guided game drives, full day outings, bush breakfasts, picnic lunches, open air dinners, stargazing, golden hour photography, birding for kori bustard and secretarybird, flexible mobile positioning at Usawa, classic tented comfort at Dunia.
Countries Covered: Tanzania
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
This safari combines treehouse suites in the Mahogany Tree forests on the shores of Lake Manyara and all its beauty as well as unique dome design tented units in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (UNESCO World Heritage Site) where you are surrounded by a number of craters to explore. Your first introduction to Maasai culture will fascinate you.
Highlights/Activities
Unique accommodation in special locations, tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park, game drives within the Ngorongoro crater and nature hikes in sister crater nearby, fascinating Maasai Cultural experiences.
