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
This vast, remote, lowland area of arid plains in the north-east is famous as the setting for Joy…
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Samburu National Reserve
Samburu is located some 325 kilometres north of Nairobi in the hot arid fringes of Kenya's vast…
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The Laikipia Plateau
The Laikipia Plateau is a lovely, remote wilderness area just north of the equator, some five hours…
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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
A small, award-winning safari camp with just nine spacious tents and all the charm and character of… More
Tortilis Camp
Tortillis is situated just outside… More
Laikipia Plateau
Kicheche
This small tented camp nestles in a lovely spot beside a forest at the heart of Ol Pejeta… More
Loisaba
If you're looking for a varied and active stay, Loisaba offers a variety of activities including… More
Porini Rhino
This camp is located in a secluded and remote corner of the Ol Pejeta… More
The Lodge at Sosian
For the true wildlife enthusiast: This beautiful ranch and its associated lodge supports some 70… More
Lake Naivasha
Kiangazi House
Kiangazi House is a traditional homestead with five… More
Loldia House
Set amid manicured lawns, under shady acacia trees with magnificent views of Lake Naivasha,… More
Lake Nakuru
Lion Hill Lodge
This comfortable lodge is set amongst beautifully landscaped tropical… More
Sunbird Lodge
Very small and exclusive. Set on 20 hectares of private land between Nakuru and Gilgil, Sunbird… More
Meru
Elsa's Kopje
This multiple award-winning luxury lodge consists of nine cottages, standing where George Adamson?s… More
Joy's Camp
Situated at Joy Adamson's original campsite in Shaba, this stylish camp consists of ten huge… More
Nairobi
House of Waine
A boutique property offering great value, abundant character and a quieter… More
Norfolk Hotel
The Norfolk Hotel is a good value base with a sense of history and also modern … More
Serena Inn
This is a modern hotel of international … More
Southern Sun Mayfair
A comfortable hotel with very nice gardens, two pools and a country 'feel' to… More
Tribe Hotel
A modern, business hotel for which we've negotiated very good… More
Samburu
Larsen's Camp
Larsen's offers luxurious tented accommodation in a great location within Samburu National… More
Saruni Samburu
This is a hilltop camp perched high above Samburu National… More
The Coast
Hemingways Resort
Located in Watamu Bay, Hemingways is highly regarded and all its well appointed rooms have ocean… More
Pinewood Village
Situated on the beautifully secluded mile-long sands at Galu Beach, Pinewood Village is set amid… More
The Masai Mara
Governors' Camp
Africa's first luxury tented safari camp, today offers excellent style and… More
Mara Plains
This excellent camp is great for those who want a small, exclusive… More
