Maasai Mara
Kenya’s most famous reserve: open grassland, lions and cheetahs, and from July to October the herds of the Great Migration crossing the Mara River.
- Region
- Narok County, south-western Kenya
- Known for
- Big cats, Great Migration, balloon safaris
- Best time
- All year; migration usually July to October
- From Nairobi
- About 275 km / 5½ hours by road, or by light aircraft
