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User Reviews of Masai Mara National Reserve (517 Reviews)

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4.8414 / 5 4.8 /5
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Male avatar icon Nicholas You Kenya flag KE       Visited: February 2019 Reviewed: Feb 9, 2019

Email Nicholas You  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Too many vehicles chasing the same animals - almost quasi chaos

Male avatar icon Rajiva Wijesinha Sri Lanka flag LK       Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Sep 14, 2018

Email Rajiva Wijesinha  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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Fascinating to be there and the animals were all present, but not so easy to see given the size and also the sad state of our vehicle. The driver was young and followed the herds, so we missed out on cheetahs and rhinos, but still we did see a great deal in the short time we had.

Female avatar icon Jamie Foley United States flag US       Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Aug 26, 2018

Email Jamie Foley  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Was expecting to see the wildebeast migration, but they were very late. Without that volume of animals it was actually very empty. I've just seen better wildlife in other parks.

Female avatar icon Emma France flag FR       Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Aug 16, 2018

Email Emma  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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Female avatar icon Olga Russia flag RU       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 15, 2018

Email Olga  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Amazing Masai Mara trip. You have to be there!

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I liked the work of this company. We left airport and manager took us to the office, Meneh met us, we paid money and went to the Masai Mara park. Our camp was great, it was comfortable and close to the park. We saw the big 5, special thanks to our guide Richard, he is very professional, he tried to do our trip unforgettable! I will recommend this company to my friends! Olya and Denis from Russia.

Female avatar icon Poorna Srinath Germany flag DE       Visited: December 2017 Reviewed: Jan 15, 2018

Email Poorna Srinath  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Excellent and well rated tourist destination for all the people interested in African Safari.
The excellent radio networking/ communication between drives and tour guides ensures that all tourists can spot / get a glimpse of all big 5 animals.
Kenyan people are very organised and friendly. They are very open to foreigners.

I hope the road from Nairobi to Masai Mara is developed in the years to come. It would be stressful for the drivers and tourists with the existing road network.

Avatar icon Kristine W United States flag US       Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Aug 7, 2017

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One of the most beautiful places on earth, full of wildlife

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Beautiful landscapes, and we saw the big 5 (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo) plus everything else - cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, hyena, warthogs, hippos, crocs, etc. We waited a few hours at the end to see a herd of wildebeest cross the Mara River. July and August is the best time to go to the Mara to see the wildebeest migration and cats hunting. We saw lions, cheetahs, and leopards with fresh kills. It's the dry season so more animals are out and about at the watering holes. The Masai are graceful with their bright red cloaks and kind to the tourists. We didn't do the cultural visit to the Masai village because another guest told us that you have to pay extra to get in, and it was mostly uncomfortable situations of them pressuring you to buy souvenirs or donate more money. You can hang out with Masai at the camps anyways.

Lenchada camp was great - safari tents with comfortable beds on cots, bed nets, and a private bathroom with hot water attached to
Read more your tent. There are Masai workers at the camp that make a campfire at night who are nice and fun to talk to. Some other tourists even bought a goat from the Masai and roasted it over the fire. Just make sure you leave your tent zipped so the baboons don't get in at night. No locks on the tents. Dinner and breakfast buffets were hot and tasty, and also had fruit, tea, hot chocolate, and beer. Only the packed lunch they gave us for the safari day was rubbish - sandwich with dry bread and a few slices of tomato - come on. Inedible. Luckily I had taken some extra breakfast with me. The camp runs a generator for a few hours so you can have lights and charge your phone.

The only critique is that many of the dirt roads are absolutely horrible and I'm surprised our big safari van made it through most of them. Even the roads outside the park coming from Nairobi practically gave me a stroke from the vibration, bouncing, and noise. Also during the high season, there are a lot of safari vans swarming around the animals, which is a bit annoying, but understandable.
Male avatar icon Walter Schaerer Switzerland flag CH       Visited: September 2006 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2016

Email Walter Schaerer  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Stunning wildebeast migration

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During the big migration the Masai Mara turns into a full-blown spectacle: Virtually endless herds of wildebeast make their way to or from the Serengeti. Along with dramatic crossings of the Mara river. Think crocs...

We stayed at Little Governor's Camp. Their 4-star tents are amazing! They left me wondering how 5-star tents would look like... (which we recently tested in Botswana...)

Male avatar icon Christopher J May United States flag US       Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: Apr 4, 2016

Email Christopher J May  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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My experience in the Masai Mara provided me with the greatest opportunities to see big carnivores. The number of these large predators was truly amazing. Additionally, our stay at Richard's Camp provided possibly the most luxurious of accommodations. All of our camps were delightful, but Richard's Camp was a cut above the norm. Gorgeous tents with wildlife literally in your front yard and meals beyond compare. Highly recommended.

Female avatar icon Jen United States flag US       Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2016

Email Jen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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One of my top two parks in Kenya. I can't say enough good things about the Mara. Beautiful place. The wildlife is incredible. It is just so pretty and peaceful. Top notch!