Masai Mara

The home of safari, the Masai Mara is as outstanding as ever! You can spot the big five as well as being treated to the second highest density of lions in the world. Added to this is the spectacle of the migration of over a million wildebeest from July-October – a truly unmissable event. This is the quintessential safari destination, perfect for first timers, families and aficionados alike!

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The Masai Mara rightly deserves its place as one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations, the experience it provides is exceptional whether this is your first safari or you consider yourself a real expert. Wildlife is abundant with the big five prevalent, with big cat sightings being particularly impressive.

Visit the Mara between July and October and you have every chance of witnessing the natural phenomenon that is the migration of wildebeest as they move between the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania and the Mara in search of fresh pasture. Widely touted as the greatest show on Earth, the chance of a ringside seat for a perilous river crossing draws thousands of visitors year after year. One of the most popular ways to experience the Mara is on a hot air balloon safari – rising at dawn over the plains this is the perfect opportunity to get an idea of the vast scale of the reserve before enjoying a bush breakfast on landing – a real bucket list activity.

There is no denying that the popularity of the Masai Mara can become an issue with the number of vehicles in the main National Reserve, particularly during high season. Over the past 15 years or so the creation of private conservancies around the perimeter of the main reserve has somewhat eased the pressure and offers a more exclusive safari experience, away from the crowds. The beauty of staying in one of the private conservancies – Mara North, Naboisho and Olare Orok to name just three – is that you can expect the same prolific levels of wildlife but with stricter controls on visitor numbers; only those that live or are staying in the conservancy can enter and there is a limit on the number and size of camps – this is a great option not just for the enjoyment of your safari but for conservation efforts too.

On a recent trip to Kenya, floating over the Masai Mara in a hot air balloon was a real highlight for our Africa specialist Georgia. Here she tells us all about her safari from the skies…


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Masai Mara, Kenya

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara is a luxury tented camp in the private Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the Masai Mara. An exciting big five safari awaits in unspoilt surroundings with excellent guides, outstanding wildlife viewing and Maasai cultural experience.

Ol Seki

Masai Mara, Kenya

Saruni Mara is a magical boutique safari lodge in the Mara North Conservancy. Famed for its breath-taking views, outstanding Maasai guiding and gourmet cuisine it is an Imagine favourite for good reason with luxurious accommodation in private cottages.

Saruni Mara

Masai Mara, Kenya

Serian Camp is a private luxury tented safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Serian Camp offers opulent accommodation, superbly personalised service and expert guides alongside some amazing wildlife viewing on game drives and walking safaris.

Serian Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is a tented safari camp with a real 'Out of Africa' feel, located in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is great for families, and is an iconic safari experience, with superb service and wonderful wildlife viewing.

Cottar's 1920 Safari Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Little Governors' Camp is an intimate tented camp terrifically located on the Mara River in Kenya’s Masai Mara. With wonderfully friendly guides, superb views and its own water hole, Little Governors' allows you to sit back and let the game come to you.

Little Governors' Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Offering a quintessential game viewing experience, with sweeping vistas of the Masai Mara or the Sabaringo River, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is a timeless camp offering simplicity and sophistication within a private concession on the Oloololo escarpment.

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Kilima Camp is a luxurious eco-friendly tented camp offering phenomenal views of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Kilima Camp has strong links to the Maasai community and offers a truly authentic safari experience with expert guiding and traditional hospitality.

Kilima Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Naibor Wilderness Camp is a classic and very private tented safari camp on the Talek River in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Offering an authentic under-canvas experience at sensible rates, Naibor Wilderness Camp’s intimate atmosphere is perfect for honeymooners.

Naibor Wilderness Camp

Lemek Conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya

Saruni Wild is an authentic tented bush camp with just the right luxurious touches in the spectacular Mara ecosystem. Offering an amazing safari experience with expert Maasai guides in a beautifully wild setting, this is an Imagine favourite in the bush.

Saruni Wild

Masai Mara, Kenya

Naibor Camp is luxury small tented camp on the bank of the Talek River in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Naibor Camp offers a stylish under-canvas safari experience, with hot-air balloon rides, game drives and bush walks led by the excellent wildlife guides.

Naibor Camp

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Stay in Saruni Samburu, Saruni Wild, Saruni Mara and/or Saruni Ocean in Kenya and receive up to 50% off. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Up to 50% Off Saruni in Kenya

Second child goes free at any Governors' Camp, based on a family of four, valid until June 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Family Offer at Governors' Camps

Bride receives 50% off accommodation at Cottar's 1920s on selected dates during 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Honeymoon Offer at Cottar's 1920s

Brides receive a 50% discount when travelling within 12 months of their wedding throughout 2017. Valid until 31 Dec 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Honeymoon Offer at Kicheche Valley

Stay for 3 nights and pay for 2 at Bateleur Camp until 8 January 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 3, pay 2 at Bateleur Camp

Stay 3 nights, pay for 2 at Cottar's 1920s on selected dates during 2017 and 2018. Other long stay offers are available, please ask one of our specialists for more information. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 3, pay 2 at Cottar's 1920s

Stay for 3 nights and pay for 2 at Enkewa Bush Camp until June 2017. Park fees still apply for the third night. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 3, pay 2 at Enkewa

Stay for 3 nights and pay for 2 at Kilima Camp during 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 3, pay 2 at Kilima Camp

Stay for three nights and pay for two at Naibor Camp, Little Naibor and Naibor Wilderness during 2017 and selected dates in 2018. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 3, pay 2 at Naibor camps

Spend four nights at Naibor, Little Naibor or Naibor Wilderness and only pay for three nights accommodation. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 4 nights, pay 3 at Naibor

Stay for 4 nights and pay for 3 at Enkewa Bush Camp during 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Stay 4, pay 3 at Enkewa

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Masai Mara, Kenya

Fly-camping is the perfect way to experience the bush like never before. You'll sleep under nothing more than a fly sheet and the stars, surrounded by the noises of the local wildlife. This truly is an unforgettable experience.

Fly camping in the Masai Mara

Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara is the perfect location to see the Great Migration, as 1.7 million wildebeest attempt to cross the river to access the prime grazing land of the Mara. This is an unforgettable experience, dubbed 'the greatest spectacle on earth.'

Mara River Crossings

Masai Mara, Kenya

Game drives in the Masai Mara is where the safari experience as we know it was born. Every morning and afternoon you will have the opportunity to head into the Mara with your guide and marvel in the multitude of wildlife that call this region home.

Game Drives in the Masai Mara

Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya

Learn all about the unique Masai, their culture and their way of life with this fascinating interactive safari with traditional Masai guides. Discover bush survival skills, how to track animals and even how to use a traditional bow and arrow.

The Maasai Experience

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