Lion in Masai Mara, Kenya
Narok County, Kenya

Masai Mara Safari

Experience Kenya's iconic wildlife destination with personalised Masai Mara safari tours.

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife of the Masai Mara with expertly planned game drives, personalised safari experiences and unforgettable adventures across Kenya's most famous wildlife destination.

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LocationNarok County
Best TimeJul – Oct
Park Size1,510 km²
From Nairobi45 min flight
Known ForBig Five, Migration
Field Guide / Masai Mara

Kenya's Classic Game-Drive Country

A Masai Mara safari is the trip most people picture when they think of Kenya — open savanna, resident prides of lion, and, between July and October, the Great Wildebeest Migration crossing the Mara River in their hundreds of thousands. The Maasai Mara National Reserve sits in Narok County, roughly a 45-minute flight or a 5-6 hour drive from Nairobi, and remains open and rewarding to visit year-round.

Tanajay Safaries builds Masai Mara itineraries around what you want from the trip — a fast 3-day introduction to the Big Five, a longer route that pairs the Mara with Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, or a private, guide-led safari timed to the migration. Every package is run by Kenya-based guides who know the conservancies, the seasons, and where the wildlife actually is that week.

On the Ground

What You'll Experience in the Mara

Lion resting during a Big Five game drive in the Masai Mara
Wildlife

Big Five Game Drives

Wildebeest herd during the Great Migration in the Masai Mara
Migration

Great Wildebeest Migration

Hot air balloons over the Masai Mara at sunrise
Aerial

Hot Air Balloon Safari

Maasai community members in Kenya
Culture

Maasai Village Visits

Golden light over the plains during a sundowner game drive
Classic

Sundowner Game Drives

Cheetah spotted on a Masai Mara game drive
Wildlife

Big Cat & Bird Watching

Itineraries

Masai Mara Safari Packages

Fixed itineraries below, or tell us your dates and we'll build a custom route.

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3 Days Masai Mara Safari

A fast, unforgettable introduction to the Big Five — two full days of game drives.

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Popular

5 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari

Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli combined in one trip.

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Custom

Private Masai Mara Safari

Your own vehicle, guide and pace — timed to the migration if you like.

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Where to Stay

Masai Mara Accommodation Options

We book across every tier, and match the camp to your budget and travel style.

Budget

Public Camps & Tented Sites

Simple, comfortable tented camps just outside the reserve — great game viewing without the luxury price tag.

Mid-Range

Conservancy Lodges

Private conservancy stays with guided drives, better vehicle-to-guest ratios, and more flexibility.

Luxury

Premium Tented Camps

Inside or on the border of the reserve, with private guides, top-tier service and prime migration-season access.

From Our Safaris

Masai Mara Photo Gallery

Real photos taken on Tanajay Safaries game drives in the Mara.

The Tanajay Difference

Why Book Your Masai Mara Safari With Us

Local Kenya Experts

Kenyan-run, Kenyan-guided — we know the Mara's conservancies and seasons.

Customized Routes

Every itinerary is built around your dates, budget and interests.

Every Budget Covered

From public campsites to premium tented camps, transparently priced.

24/7 Support

Real support before, during and after your trip.

Good to Know

Masai Mara Safari FAQ

July to October is peak season for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when herds cross the Mara River. Game viewing is excellent year-round, and January-March is a quieter, greener alternative with fewer crowds.

Most travelers spend 3 days for a focused Big Five safari, or extend to 5-7 days to combine the Mara with Lake Nakuru and Amboseli.

Yes. Many camps offer family suites and shorter, kid-paced game drives, and the Mara's high wildlife density means young travelers see plenty in a single outing.

You can fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport in about 45 minutes, or drive 5-6 hours by road. Tanajay Safaries arranges both options as part of your package.

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