Masai Mara

The Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara.

Every year from July to October the Masai Mara plays host to over a million migrating wildebeest, zebra and antelope – the biggest movement of land mammals on the planet. The sight of immense herds of wildebeest stretching from horizon to horizon across the broad canvas of the open plains is simply breathtaking. On reaching the rivers, the wildebeest gather in huge, nervous herds, wary of the waiting crocodiles. Finally one will jump, triggering a mass dash for the other side - a thousand animals hurling themselves into a river, frantically stirring up the waters as they struggle against the currents and the waiting crocodiles.

The presence of such numbers of plains game means that leopard, lion and cheetah are present in good numbers and visitors stand a good chance of seeing all three during a three day safari in the Mara. The Masai Mara has over 450 species of bird, but these are not easily seen due to the open nature of the plains that cover most of the reserve.

The Masai Mara is a 45 minute flight from Nairobi, and there are also flights linking it with the other main national parks. By road it is 2½ hours from , and there are also flights linking it with the other main national parks. By road it is 2½ hours from Nairobi.

Masai Mara lodges:

Kicheche Camp, Elephant Pepper Camp, Little Governors’ Camp, Governors’ Main Camp, Cottars 1920’s Camp, Il Moran Camp, Saruni Camp, Mara Serena Lodge.

Booking information: for more information email us or call  0207 622 5114  and ask to speak to a Kenya consultant about a Masai Mara Safari.

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