Welcome to the heart of African safari adventures, where untamed wilderness reaches as far as the eye can see and nature’s treasures unfold in front of you.
Join us on an unforgettable tour to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a pristine haven filled with wildlife and magnificent landscape.
This travel blog will delve into the Maasai Mara Safari Packages, Things to do in Maasai Mara, and one-of-a-kind encounters that await you in this extraordinary part of the world.
Introduction to Maasai Mara: A Wilderness Adventure
The spectacular Great Migration is a famous feature of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Maasai Mara game reserve welcomes around 1.5 million wildebeests onto its meandering savannah during this season. This migration occurs every year from July through October.
There are numerous Maasai Mara travel packages to choose from. This depends on whether you choose to travel in the air in a hot air balloon or go on a safari to see the animals. Regardless of what you decide, you will leave the Maasai Mara with unforgettable experiences.
Planning Your Trip: Practical Information for Visiting Maasai Mara
Due of the numerous alternatives for organizing a trip, planning a trip to Maasai Mara might be difficult at times. You must cover everything from determining the optimum time to travel to planning activities and reserving hotels and flights.
We’ll walk you through the process step by step to provide you the finest advice for organizing your Maasai Mara safari.
Choosing the Best Time to Visit Maasai Mara
The visitors can enjoy safaris at Maasai Mara National Reserve all year. The weather pattern is consistent, and there is an abundance of wildlife for superb game viewing all year.
Many safari fans base their visit to the Maasai Mara game reserve on the timing of the wildebeest migration. This massive migration often begins in July and peaks in August. The migration will conclude in September.
August is the greatest month to visit because it is the peak of the wildebeest migration.
What to pack on a safari trip to Kenya.
If you are not a Kenyan citizen, you need to carry your passport. Your passport should also be valid for six months from the intended date of departure from Kenya.
You will also be required to show your medication vaccination certificates at the airport.
Remember to bring your credit cards and plenty of insurance paperwork.
What to wear on a safari trip
The most suitable clothes to wear on a safari experience should be casual and not too tight. Avoid bulky clothing and go for lightweight options. These will assist you in remaining comfy on your journey.
A light jacket is essential for the cool early mornings and evenings for game drives.
Bring a single outfit of elegant but simple dinner clothing if you’re staying at a 5-star camp or resort. These clothing are also useful for nights in Nairobi or along the Mombasa coast.
Climbing boots are also useful to have, but not necessary if you do not want to hike throughout your trip.
Open shoes, sandals, and flip-flops are extremely beneficial around the pool or for in-room use.
We recommend that you carry a high-SPF sunscreen lotion and a wide-brimmed hat to keep the sun off your face and neck. Sunglasses are strongly advised.
Make sure you bring a nice camera to Maasai Mara so that you can make the most of your stay there. Although some safari companies provide binoculars in their cars, these may only have rudimentary functionality, so you should bring your own pair.
You can have your laptop with you, as it allows you to save your photos of the day. If you don’t have a laptop, make sure you carry enough memory card to store your photos.
Have any medications you take with you, especially brands or medications that Kenyan pharmacies might not carry. In Nairobi, pharmacies carry a large selection of prescription drugs for basic needs.
On the off chance that you are required to demonstrate this at the airport, don’t forget to carry any remedies when you bring medication into Kenya.
Although some camps and lodges provide insect repellant, we still advise you to carry your own preferred brand.
The majority of insects are thought to respond better to repellents containing deet.
Safari packages to Maasai Mara and the cost
- The number of people traveling: When you travel on a group, the cost will be less expensive rather than one or two people. The price will also vary based on the age of the children traveling. Compared to what adults would pay, children under the age of 12 will pay less.
- The time of year you travel: The wildebeest migration is typically the peak season for prices, when more people are visiting the reserve and it is more difficult to book lodgings. July through October are prime season months. Avoid the high season if you have a tight budget.
- Transportation: The cost of transportation will vary depending on whether you wish to fly or drive. Traveling by driving to Maasai Mara is less expensive than flying. For road travel, safaris often use one of two types of vehicles: Toyota Landcruisers or safari tour vans that seat up to seven people. It should be noted that landcruisers are more expensive than tour vans but more comfortable.
- Type of accommodation: You have the choice to reserve accommodation in lodges or tent camps, depending on your preferences. Depending on what you want, there are numerous levels of accommodation, ranging from the most basic to the most luxurious.
- Number of days on safari: The number of days you intend to spend on safari will affect the price of your safari. The cost increases as you stay longer.
How to get to Maasai Mara
The trip by road from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve is approximately 225 kilometers (140 miles), though this varies depending on which entry gate you intend to use. It takes around six hours to drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara. It takes around a further 30 minutes to reach the western access gates of the reserve. Some sections of the route are in bad condition, and the final 75 kilometers to the reserve are on a rough gravel road.
If you love travelling by road, here is our affordable 5 Days/ 4 Nights tour package to Maasai Mara by Road.
It takes only about an hour to fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to a number of various airstrips in the Mara, making flying to the Maasai Mara a more practical choice.
For the convenience that comes with flying, explore our unmissable 6 Days/ 5 Nights of Maasai Mara Safari package. The flight departs from Wilson Airport.
Entry fees and tickets to Maasai mara national reserve.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve entrance fee is determined by the location of the camp or lodge where one is staying in the Reserve. The entrance charge to the main National Reserve is USD 70 per adult per 24 hours and USD 40 per child under the age of 12.
The entry cost rises to USD 80 per adult per 24 hours and USD 45 per child per 24 hours if staying beyond the main reserve. This applies to both the Narok side of the main reserve and the Mara Conservancy in the western corridor of the Maasai Mara. Note that persons under the age of 18 are also entitled to the child rate at the Mara Conservancy.
For additional information check with the official Narok County Government offices or website ( www.narok.go.ke )regarding Maasai mara national reserve entrance fees.
Fees listed here are subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the respective reserve authorities. For Kenya National Park entry fee, the official authority is the KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service).
The Maasai mara national reserve is managed through The Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA) to conserve the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem. The Maasai mara national reserve contact is 0715 047047 or email them at contact@maraconservancies.org
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