The Maasai Mara National Reserve is situated near the Tanzanian border, in the Narok County in southwest Kenya.  It covers an area of 1,510 square kilometers (580 square miles) with altitude range between  1,500 to 2,170 meters (4,920 to 7,120 feet). The Maasai Mara National Reserve has hot, semi-arid weather with typical highs of 22 to 27 degrees Celsius (72 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit). April to June is the wet season, while July to October is the dry season.

Numerous species of animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and others, may be found in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. One of the biggest yearly animal migrations in the world, the wildebeest migration, takes place in the reserve every year.

Travelers go to the Maasai Mara National Reserve because it offers a wide range of safaris and other activities which include:

  • Cultural tours
  • Game drives
  • Birdwatching
  • Hot air balloon safaris
  • Sundowners
  • Camping

These are just a handful of the numerous things you can do in Maasai Mara National Reserve.