The Maasai Mara National Reserve
Welcome to the official website of the Maasai Mara National Reserve (MMNR), Africa’s premier wildlife destination. Explore the breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the famous Great Migration. Discover how we are conserving this natural wonder for future generations.
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Home to the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo.
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of iconic landscapes and diverse wildlife
Protect and Conserve
The National Reserve primarily exists to protect one of the world's most significant ecological landscapes and serve as a premium tourist destination. The Reserve also serves as the cultural and natural heritage of the Maasai.
Balloon Safaris
The Maasai Mara offers unrivalled balloon safaris, with its breathtaking wildlife-rich landscapes. The Maasai Mara National Reserve Management Plan prescribes the operating standards to ensure habitat protection and safety.
Nature’s spectacular Show: The Great Migration
Every year, the Maasai Mara becomes the stage for one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring wildlife events on the planet – The Great Migration. This extraordinary natural phenomenon sees over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, embark on a perilous journey across the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Mara in search of fresh grazing lands.
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Tales from the Mara
