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The name ‘Maasai’ refers to the inhabitants of the area while ‘Mara’ means spotted in the Maasai language due to the many short bushy trees that dot the scenic landscape. 

The Maasai Mara is one of the top tourism destinations in the world and Kenya’s prime safari destination with rich wildlife, stunning landscapes and rich cultural experiences. It is particularly known for: The Great Migration, The Big Cats and Rich Biodiversity, The Maasai Culture, The Hot Air Balloon Safari, and The Iconic Savanah Plains.

Zonation refers to the categorisation of different areas in the Mara to regulate the activities the permitted activities and developments for protection of the ecological features and sustainable tourism. Maasai Mara is categorised as follows: High Use Zone, Low Use Zone, Mara River Ecological Zone and Maasai Mara National Reserve Buffer Zone.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to many endangered animals which are threatened with extinction in future. The most endangered animals in the Reserve are the Black Rhinos and Cheetahs. 

1. The Maasai Mara is located in Narok County, 168 miles (270 kilometres) from Nairobi, in the southwestern part of Kenya, bordering Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.