Things to see in Kenya: The Masai Mara
Kenya's finest wildlife sanctuary is a place of gently rolling grasslands studded with acacia trees. Wild animals wander the ancestral homelands of the Masai, who still tend their livestock here, creating a curious harmony between man and wildlife.
This natural paradise is home to elephant, black rhino and great herds of plains game including Thompson's and Grant's gazelle, zebra, eland and others, which offer rich pickings to predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, while the rivers contain hippos and countless Nile crocodiles. Some 450 bird species have been recorded here.
In short, the Mara is one of our favourite destinations.
Mara Balloon Safari
Enjoy an adventurous early morning balloon flight over the Mara. Flights last around an hour, followed by a champagne breakfast - and we can book it for you.
Other things to see in Kenya
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Lake Naivasha
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Lake Nakuru National Park
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Meru National Park
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Samburu National Reserve
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The Laikipia Plateau
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The Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is the finest wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. The wildlife is abundant and the gentle…
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Places to stay in Kenya
Amboseli
Amboseli Porini [Mid]
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A small, award-winning safari camp with just nine spacious tents and all the charm and character of… More
Tortilis Camp [Mid]
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Tortillis is situated just outside… More
Laikipia Plateau
Kicheche [High]
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This small tented camp nestles in a lovely spot beside a forest at the heart of Ol Pejeta… More
Loisaba [High]
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If you're looking for a varied and active stay, Loisaba offers a variety of activities including… More
Porini Rhino [Mid]
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This camp is located in a secluded and remote corner of the Ol Pejeta… More
The Lodge at Sosian [High]
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For the true wildlife enthusiast: This beautiful ranch and its associated lodge supports some 70… More
Lake Naivasha
Kiangazi House [Mid]
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Kiangazi House is a traditional homestead with five… More
Loldia House [High]
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Set amid manicured lawns, under shady acacia trees with magnificent views of Lake Naivasha,… More
Lake Nakuru
Lion Hill Lodge [Mid]
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This comfortable lodge is set amongst beautifully landscaped tropical… More
Sunbird Lodge [High]
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Very small and exclusive. Set on 20 hectares of private land between Nakuru and Gilgil, Sunbird… More
Meru
Elsa's Kopje [High]
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This multiple award-winning luxury lodge consists of nine cottages, standing where George Adamson?s… More
Joy's Camp [High]
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Situated at Joy Adamson's original campsite in Shaba, this stylish camp consists of ten huge… More
Nairobi
House of Waine [High]
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A boutique property offering great value, abundant character and a quieter… More
Norfolk Hotel [Mid]
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The Norfolk Hotel is a good value base with a sense of history and also modern … More
Serena Inn [Mid]
This is a modern hotel of international … More
Southern Sun Mayfair [Mid]
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A comfortable hotel with very nice gardens, two pools and a country 'feel' to… More
Tribe Hotel [High]
A modern, business hotel for which we've negotiated very good… More
Samburu
Larsen's Camp [High]
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Larsen's offers luxurious tented accommodation in a great location within Samburu National… More
Saruni Samburu [Mid]
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This is a hilltop camp perched high above Samburu National… More
The Coast
Hemingways Resort [High]
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Located in Watamu Bay, Hemingways is highly regarded and all its well appointed rooms have ocean… More
Pinewood Village [Mid]
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Situated on the beautifully secluded mile-long sands at Galu Beach, Pinewood Village is set amid… More
The Masai Mara
Governors' Camp [High]
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Africa's first luxury tented safari camp, today offers excellent style and… More
Kicheche [High]
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Two exclusive tented camps in the Mara and New for 2011… More
Mara Plains [High]
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This excellent camp is great for those who want a small, exclusive… More
Porini [Mid]
Porini offers two small, traditional safari camps in pristine wilderness… More
Rekero [High]
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One of the Mara's premier properties, this seasonal (June to March) eco-camp consists of nine tents… More
