What to expect:

Witness over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes brave the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River in a life-or-death struggle for fresh grazing. The Mara is world-famous for its high concentration of lions (the stars of Big Cat Diary), leopards, and cheetahs.

Best time to Visit:

During the dry Season, animals congregate around the swamps; easiest for wildlife spotting and on the rainy season its best for birdwatchers and the clearest views of the mountain

Activities

1. Dawn & Dusk Game Drives : Our expert guides use custom 4×4 vehicles to track the “Big Five.” We focus on early mornings when predators are most active.

2. Hot Air Balloon Safaris : Float silently over the plains at sunrise. See the scale of the migration from above and finish with a world-famous “Champagne Bush Breakfast” upon landing.

3. Maasai Cultural Village Visits : Meet the “Guardians of the Wild.” Learn about the traditional life, warriors’ jumping dances, and intricate beadwork of the Maasai people.

4. Guided Nature Walks : In the private conservancies bordering the reserve, go on foot with a Maasai warrior to learn about animal tracking, medicinal plants, and the “Small Five.”

5. Bush Meals & Sundowners : There is nothing like a cold drink as the sun sets over the Mara, or a private dinner under a canopy of stars in the middle of the African bush.

6. Night Game Drives : (Exclusively in Private Conservancies) Discover the nocturnal world, from hunting lions to the elusive aardvark and bushbaby.