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A lone cheetah reclines on a rocky outcrop overlooking the arid plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya

Masai Mara Holidays


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One of the world’s best known wildlife areas, the vast Masai Mara National Reserve and its neighbouring conservancies offer exceptional game viewing and magnificent landscapes.

This iconic area is undoubtedly the jewel of Kenya’s reserves with spectacular rolling savannahs dotted with acacia trees. As well as being the ideal destination for a Big 5 safari, the Masai Mara is home to fantastic populations of other wildlife year round, strengthened from around July to October by the great migration of wildebeest and zebra.

Trailfinders offers a range of Masai Mara holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore visit the Masai Marai on a fly in safari or combine with other destinations on a small group safari – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO THE MASAI MARA

Nobody offers more ways to explore the Masai Mara than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Masai Mara holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Masai Mara & Zanzibar
Kenya
Multi Centre Holiday
12 days / 11 nights

Combine a thrilling fly in safari to experience some of Africa’s best game viewing with a relaxing beach stay on the exotic island of Zanzibar.

Guide Price: €Please contact us pp

Guide Price: £1,665 pp

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Kenya Classic Safari & Mombasa
Kenya
Multi Centre Holiday
14 days / 13 nights

Discover magnificent landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing on this popular small group safari, before a week to relax on Mombasa’s beautiful beaches.

Guide Price: €2,779 pp

Guide Price: £2,365 pp

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A Kenyan Odyssey to the Mombasa Coast (private)
Kenya
Private Safari
8 days / 7 nights

Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes and varied wildlife on this overland journey from the plains of the Masai Mara through the wilderness of Tsavo West National Park and on to the Mombasa coast.

Guide Price: €3,405 pp

Guide Price: £2,689 pp

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Kenya Family Safari
Kenya
Family Holiday
6 days / 5 nights

With incredible wildlife and fascinating Masai culture, Kenya makes a great family safari destination and this trip includes a private vehicle and guide meaning you can stop as you wish along the way.

Guide Price: €5,809 per family

Guide Price: £4,949 per family

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Laikipia & Masai Mara Fly in Safari
Kenya
Fly In Safari
6 days / 5 nights

Combining two of Kenya’s most exciting wildlife destinations by air, this safari is ideal both for first timers to Kenya and seasoned safari goers alike.

Guide Price: €3,319 pp

Guide Price: £2,765 pp

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Kenya in Style - The Governors' Safari
Kenya
Fly In Safari
7 days / 6 nights

A superb safari adventure which flies you between two of Kenya’s most iconic national parks while staying at properties renowned for their personalised service and excellent game viewing.

Guide Price: €3,765 pp

Guide Price: £3,239 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN THE MASAI MARA

Each part of the greater Mara ecosystem boasts its own attractions and wherever you stay you are sure to enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing.

See the tiles below the Masai Mara map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Masai Mara Highlights
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
Bisected by the Mara and Talek Rivers, the National Reserve is Kenya’s most popular game viewing area and is home to fantastic populations of wildlife year round, strengthened from around July to October by the great migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Masai Mara Private Conservancies
Masai Mara Private Conservancies
With no fences to separate the wildlife, staying on one of the adjacent private conservancies offers great game viewing, with fewer vehicles around and a wider range of activities available, including walking safaris and night drives.

OUR RECOMMENDED CAMPS & LODGES IN THE MASAI MARA

We feature a great range of accommodation in the Masai Mara, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for the authentic ambience of a tented camp, either in a quiet private conservancy or close to the migration action in the national reserve? Or perhaps you’d prefer a safari lodge with a few more facilities and solid walls?

What you won’t find here are thousands of Masai Mara camps and lodges to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Ol Seki Hemingways Mara
5 star

Masai Mara

Situated on a rocky escarpment in a private conservancy with remarkable views over the Mara plains below, Ol Seki offers exclusivity and personalised service along with spectacular game viewing.
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
5 star

Masai Mara

Situated in a secluded and picturesque spot on the banks of the Sand River, this luxury camp is ideally placed for exceptional game viewing year round.
Little Governors' Camp
4 plus star

Masai Mara

Nestled amid a riverine forest beside a waterhole which teems with wildlife, Little Governors’ Camp boasts a stunning serene setting and friendly service.
Sarova Mara Game Camp
4 plus star

Masai Mara

This large tented camp is set in expansive landscaped gardens with manicured lawns, exotic trees and lush plants in the eastern part of the national reserve.
Kicheche Mara Camp
4 star

Masai Mara

Hidden in a beautiful valley in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy, Kicheche Mara Camp offers an authentic bushcamp experience within a prime wildlife area.
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
3 star

Masai Mara

Set in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve in the path of the annual wildebeest migration, this sprawling property offers basic accommodation in the perfect location for game viewing.

WHAT TO DO IN MASAI MARA

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, the Masai Mara is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Masai Mara holiday to life.
Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari
5 hours
  • Incredible game viewing experience
  • Spectacular scenery
  • Bush-style breakfast

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT MASAI MARA?

The best time to visit the Masai Mara is generally considered to be during the long dry season from June to October, which offers fantastic game viewing, cooler temperatures and clear skies, but also more visitors.

The great migration also comes to the national reserve between July and October. January to March is also a good time to visit, mostly dry and when many young animals are born

Top Tips From Our Travel Experts

Ivan Matthewman -  expert
Ivan Matthewman

Never failing to disappoint, the Masai Mara is famed for its cats and with good reason. Although the resident lions, cheetah and the elusive leopard may steal all the headlines, the abundance of wildlife is mind-blowing and can be enjoyed year round!

Lauren Ottley -  expert
Lauren Ottley

The Masai Mara is the ultimate Kenyan safari destination: grassy plains, rolling hills, and a vast array of animals. Think real life Lion King. We spotted the big 5 within the first 24 hours, and so could you!


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