Masai Mara vacations & tours
One of the greatest wildlife phenomena in the world occurs at the Mara River on the border of the Masai Mara, when millions of wildebeest cross into the Masai Mara grasslands, adding yet more spectacle to an already astonishing safari scene. Yet despite its global importance, and its huge draw, for a long time, many Maasai people did not receive any income from the hundreds of thousands of travelers who came to watch.
Our Masai Mara vacations are helping redress the balance. We have fantastic Masai Mara safari vacations that stay in conservancies – partnerships between Masai landowners and vacation companies. The land is rented out and used for safari, with tribes seeing the proceeds. Visit Maasai communities, buy their unique crafts and employ the services of talented wildlife guides from the region to further show your support.
Our Masai Mara vacations are helping redress the balance. We have fantastic Masai Mara safari vacations that stay in conservancies – partnerships between Masai landowners and vacation companies. The land is rented out and used for safari, with tribes seeing the proceeds. Visit Maasai communities, buy their unique crafts and employ the services of talented wildlife guides from the region to further show your support.
Our top Masai Mara vacations
Kenya 13 day safari
From
£8618
13 days
ex flights
Experience 3 amazing, distinct safari ecosystems in Kenya
Tailor made
Kenya wildlife and Maasai communities tour
From
US $1390 to US $2780
5 days
ex flights
Wonderful wildlife watching & community driven projects
Tailor made
Luxury Masai Mara Safari & Zanzibar Honeymoon
From
£7357
14 days
ex flights
Luxury safari and beach trip that your honeymoon deserves.
Tailor made
Kenya birding and wildlife vacation
From
£4042
8 days
ex flights
Rift Valley, Lake Victoria and the Masai Mara
Tailor made
Masai Mara luxury camp in Kenya
From
US $4795 to US $5795
7 days
ex flights
Get a taste of our Samburu Kalama &Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Tailor made
Kenya community and people tour, 3 days
From
US $2300 to US $3090
3 days
ex flights
Meet amazing Kenyan communities forging new futures
Small group2026: 28 Aug, 28 Sep, 28 Oct, 28 Nov, 28 Dec, 2027: 28 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 28 Apr, 28 May, 28 Jun, 28 Jul, 28 Aug, 28 Sep, 28 Oct
Kenya guided wildlife vacation
From
£1830 to £3590
7 days
ex flights
Big 5 safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug ...
Samburu and Masai Mara safari, Kenya
From
US $4985 to US $6185
8 days
ex flights
Explore the side of Kenya most tourists never see
Tailor made
Maasai Mara safari camp in Kenya
From
US $80
per person per night
See the big 5 from a camp that works closely with the Maasai
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Masai Mara map & highlights
The compact boundaries of the Masai Mara shelter a variety of habitats – each with their own sweeping landscapes and wildlife specialities. Most of the reserve is blanketed by the classically East African expanse of the central plains – a vast grassland dotted with scrub, bushes and boulders, with easy-to-spot plains game. You’re more likely to encounter the vegetation-loving black rhino up in the bushland of the Ngama Hills, while the Mara Triangle, cut off by the Mara River, enjoys few visitors and abundant wildlife. At around 280km from Nairobi, many visitors choose to fly in to the Mara – although the 5-6 hour journey by road is a great way to watch the landscapes transform outside the window, with Maasai manyattas and glorious views from the Rift Valley Escarpment.
Big cats
1. Big cats
The Mara’s felines are almost as famous as its wildebeest – thanks to the BBC’s Big Cat Diary being filmed here. Lion, leopard and cheetah can all be seen in the reserve, with sightings more likely during the migration when the predators turn their sights to the wildebeest and zebra. A dedicated photographic safari will increase your chance of great images, with early starts and plenty of time to observe.
Black rhino
2. Black rhino
Notoriously one of Africa’s most endangered species, the foul tempered black rhino still lives in the Masai Mara (Kenya’s only indigenous population) – though poaching is an ever present threat, with just a few dozen remaining. They tend to be found in the Mara Triangle and the Ngama Hills, to the southeast, where the vegetation is denser. Sightings, though never guaranteed, are absolutely magical.
Bush walks
3. Bush walks
A guided walk through this varied terrain with a Maasai guide is an experience that will stay for you for years to come. You’ll learn to track game based on scat and spoor, discover the medicinal plants of the savannah and experience the heart-pounding thrill of getting up close to wildlife on foot. Or take a nighttime game drive for a truly alternative experience of the Masai Mara.
Conservancies
4. Conservancies
Although the Maasai are not allowed into the reserve, they own tracts of land surrounding it – some which have been turned into private wildlife reserves. Money spent here – in lodges, camps and on game drives – goes back to the Maasai, and visitors have a more intimate and insightful experience. Cultural villages introduce you to the Maasai’s daily life, including cattle herding, dance, and handcrafts.
Great Migration
5. Great Migration
From late June to October, millions of wildebeest, zebra and antelope thunder across the great plains in one of the world’s most distinctive wildlife spectacles. The great migration sees the animals crossing over from the Serengeti via the Mara River – a treacherous crossing point stalked by big cats, crocs and vultures. With such an abundance of wildlife, visitors can sit back, turn the engine off, and enjoy the scenes.
Mara Triangle
6. Mara Triangle
The Mara Triangle comprises about a third of the whole National Reserve – yet it is separated from it by the Mara River. The Triangle is protected by the Mara Conservancy – a collaboration between the Maasai and conservationists, which has reduced poaching, increased local employment – and created a fantastic experience for visitors, who can enjoy abundant game and Maasai hospitality.
Our Masai Mara vacations reviews
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21Masai Mara vacations reviews
Joanne Denne04 Aug 2026
My whole family thought it was the best vacation ever. The most wonderful experience. 9.5/10. The animals, the Kenyan people, the landscape.read more
Phil Bevan30 Jun 2026
Wonderful. Saw so much wildlife at close quarters. 5 stars.read more
Lavinia Thompson11 Jun 2026
Absolutely amazing. Supported conservation on all points. 5 stars.read more
Katrina McClellan18 Apr 2026
I think we saw the value first-hand of a responsible, experienced, local guide... Five stars - it was a wonderful experience.read more
