Flying from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the reserve. The flight from Wilson Airport (WIL) to the Mara generally takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour, compared with a road journey of roughly 5–6 hours depending on your destination and road conditions. Safari flights arrive at […]

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti National Park, while the Masai Mara National Reserve is in Kenya. They are separate protected areas in two different countries, but they form part of the same wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, with wildlife moving naturally between Tanzania and Kenya. The Masai Mara is in Kenya. Tanzania has the Serengeti. They […]

The Masai Mara National Reserve covers 1,510 square kilometres (580 square miles) in southwestern Kenya. That makes the Mara a substantial wildlife reserve, and it is much bigger than it can sometimes appear when looking at safari itineraries. But there is an important point for anyone planning a safari: you do not need to cover […]

For international travellers, the main gateway to the Masai Mara is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, followed by a transfer to Wilson Airport (WIL) for a safari flight into the Mara. The nearest airports to the Masai Mara are the small safari airstrips located in and around the reserve. There is no single […]

Masai Mara Packages from Dubai Masai Mara packages from Dubai are easier than they may first appear. You do not need to buy a complicated all-in-one holiday package before leaving Dubai. One of the best ways to plan your safari is to book your international flight to Kenya yourself, decide how many days you want […]

If you are flying to the Masai Mara from outside Kenya, book your international flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. From Nairobi, most safari flights to the Masai Mara depart from Wilson Airport (WIL) and land at one of several small airstrips in or near the reserve. There is no international airport […]

What Is the Masai Mara Famous For? 10 Things You Should Come to Experience When clients first come to the Masai Mara, we brief them and ask what they are expecting from their safari. The answers are always interesting. Some want to see the Great Migration. Others have their hearts set on lions, cheetahs, elephants […]

What should you wear in the Masai Mara? The best approach is to dress in layers and choose comfortable, practical clothing that suits the weather. The Masai Mara sits at a relatively high elevation, so mornings and evenings can be surprisingly cool even when afternoons are warm. During the wetter months, you also need to […]

Yes, it is safe to travel to the Masai Mara. The Maasai Mara is one of Kenya’s most established safari destinations, and thousands of visitors travel there each year. The main safety concerns are usually not serious crime inside the reserve, but the practical risks that come with a wilderness safari: wildlife, road conditions, malaria, […]

10 Reasons to Put the Masai Mara on Your Radar If you are planning an African safari, the Masai Mara should be firmly on your radar. Located in southwestern Kenya, the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations, famous for its open grasslands, abundant wildlife, big cats and its role in the annual […]