The Maasai Mara Reserve is one of the must-visit destinations. Apart from being home to many wild animals, it is also the seventh wonder of the world.
Masai Mara National Park is known for its trademark annual wild beast migration. The migration includes the arrival of thousands of animals from Tanzania’s sister Serengeti National Park in July and the departure in November.
However, there is more to safaris in the Masai Mara than migration. The park is home to more than 95 species of reptiles, mammals, and amphibians. Bird lovers can also enjoy watching more than 400 species of birds and there is a high chance of seeing the Big Five.
The rich Maasai culture that has survived the test of time is also a sight to behold. Spend the night in traditional Maasai Mara tent camps or dance with Maasai Morans. The Morans have a long history with wild animals and you can learn where their bravery comes from.
Travel options
You can choose to go on a safari holiday in the Maasai Mara by air. Two all-weather airstrips serve the area: Kichwa Tembo and Mara Serena. They are in an area known as the Mara Triangle. Here you will find some of the best lodges and campgrounds in the Mara.
You can also visit the Mara across the road and experience the exciting terrain. They include:
- The Ngama Hills to the east are characterized by lush bushes and sandy soils. There are more black rhino sightings in this area.
- The western boundary is formed by the Oulu Escarpment and rises to a picturesque plateau
- Bordering the Mara River is the Mara Triangle, which is characterized by acacia forests and lush grasslands.
- The central plains cover much of the reserve and are characterized by rocks and bushes strewn with rolling grasslands.
A road trip to the Maasai Mara is an exhilarating adventure where you can experience other top tourist destinations in the Rift Valley, including Thompson Falls, Lake Nakuru, Hells Gate, and more.
There are many tour and travel companies offering exciting safari packages to the Mara.
4 budget friendly Masai Mara Safari
Seven by far Safaris is one of the unique and highly recommended tour and travel companies that offers excellent packages for Maasai Mara tented camps. The company offers a tailor-made seven-day visit to Kenya’s three major national parks, namely Amboseli, Lake Naivasha National Parks and Masai Mara National Parks.
During the tour, you will camp in three of the most luxurious hotels in Kenya; Amboseli Sopa, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, and Olmoran Tented Camp. Olmoran is a highly rated hotel in the Maasai Mara lodge
Budget-friendly Mara Safari packages include meals, transportation, accommodations, and parking.
This family run company provides bespoke safari packages in East Africa. They have an exciting package to pass across the equator. The seven-day trek takes you to Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate in Lake Naivasha, and finally to the Mara.
You will explore the Samburu Game Reserve, visit the famous Thompson Falls and Lake Nakuru, and finally land in the Mara.
The offer is budget friendly and includes accommodation, meals and parking equipment. Children under 18 years old also receive a discount.
The company has a budget friendly package that offers a 6 day tour of Kenya. The package gives you two nights in the Mara, one night in Lake Nakuru and two nights in Amboseli.
The six-day tour is a group safari and others will join you during the safari. So you can book the flight with friends and travel as a team.
Classic Africa Journeys
Classic Journeys Africa is a reputable company that offers one of the most classic 4 day packages including accommodation in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
The four-day safari includes accommodation at Loyk Mara Tented Camp, meals, and game drives in a pop-up rooftop minivan.
Safari packages to the Mara Game Reserve vary depending on the company and the sites to be seen. They pick you up at the hotel or airport on the first day and bring you back safely on the last day.
You can also get customized excursions from most of the many tour companies that feature the Mara as a destination.
Whatever company you choose, the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya will be a trip to make great memories. Come on, book a flight and explore this 7th wonder!
