Maasai Mara National Reserve

Located in Narok County, southwest Kenya (4–5 hrs from Nairobi or 45 mins by air)

The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s safari icon, best known for the Great Migration where millions of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains. Here, golden savannahs stretch endlessly under dramatic skies and lions lounge in tall grass. It is home to the Big Five and other wildlife including Cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and more

Culture: The Mara is home to the Maasai people, known for their red shúkà (robes), beadwork and pastoral lifestyle. Visitors can experience village tours( spotting of manyatta traditional houses), storytelling by elders and the world-famous Maasai jumping dance (Adumu) performed during warrior ceremonies.
Language: Maa (Maasai language) and Kiswahili.

Travel Tip: Visit between July and October for the Great Migration or during low seasons for quiet game drives.