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The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is arguably the most famous safari destination in the world, but just because you’ve booked a safari there, doesn’t mean that you’ll have a great time. Like most national parks and game reserves in Africa, there are a few things you need to know before you go, so that you can plan the perfect Masai Mara safari.
To help you plan your safari and set the right expectations, I share seven things in this video that I think you should know before you go to the Masai Mara:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Just because you’re in the Masai Mara, doesn’t mean you’ll see the Great Migration
01:42 You don’t have to endure the crowds all the time
02:44 There’s a lot more than big cats to see and photograph
03:31 Visibility can be poor in certain areas
04:32 Prepare yourself for bumpy roads
05:20 The reserve is smaller than you think
06:14 A good guide makes all the difference
I really hope that these facts and tips help you to have an unforgettable safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara!
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Beautifully captured the wild savannah
Did a great Safari in Kenya 2 years ago. First down at Amboseli, then up the Rift Valley to a few reserves, then down to the Mara.
With only 2 of us in the back & with a great local guide, we saw plenty, even though it was early November. Wish I was there now.
maasai mara
How cold does it get 1st 2 weeks in June on an evening and early mornings
Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been here you will never be the same
nice video!👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾👩🌾💝💝💌💌💌💌🚂🚂🚂🚂🛩🛩🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂
is june 1st week a good time to visit?
Spot on. Visited the Masai Mara Sept 2019. Incredible experience and noted every single thing you mentioned. At the migration sight our driver selected, counted about 40 vehicles. It was crazy and if you were late to the party getting a prime spot was impossible. We made two attempts (2 days) to view the crossing but the lions were around and successfully hunted a few wildebeest during the night or early morning so they were understandably skittish and didn't cross when we were there. As an animal lover and photographer it was a little disturbing to see a number of vehicles surround a lion on a kill and I requested our driver leave the area. The safari vehicles pressured the big cats so much and were so close to them, they left the kill . Just got back from Uganda and trekked with gorillas and chimps. Also an amazing experience. I may reach out to your safari recommendation about Tanzania. Excellent video.
Going on Safari #2 November 2025. 4 days in Lewa, and 12 in the Mara. If you can afford it, a conservancy is a much better option, and we always go on the " off" season!!! We saw PLENTY of grazing herds in February, and the prices are so much better!! And, the vehicle allowances are a Max of 5!! You are going on Safari to revel in nature, and I always think if there's too many cars at a siting, I'd rather miss it, and respect the animals, then upset the balance and majesty of these creatures!!! We actually missed a cheetah hunt last trip because we didn't want to upset the fragility of that moment, by surrounding her with cars, even though the maximum amount is still only 5. The Masai Mara is a jewel in an overcrowded planet, and I feel so privileged to have the means to return.
Is it possible to do a Masai Mara walking safari / trail away fron the crowds ? Can this be done during migration season?
Where will the migration be in December?
You can go solo
I love this
Did you go solo tour or group?
linda a África
Went in 22 booked for 25 the most beautiful place in the world ❤
I'm hooked! This video was incredible. Your creativity knows no bounds! 💯
Beautiful place! It's a shame theres so many snares killing animals. Also illegal herdsman killing.our beloved lions. 😢
Masai Mara is a gem in the wild!
Great video again Villiers !! the Mara is a special place indeed !
Very entertaining information. Thank you 👍. Masai Mara looks so beautiful 😻
Masa Mara in 2025 can’t wait another of many trips!! Life changing! The lodge we are staying at dodged the flood!
Big price rises from this year for entry fees to the Masai Mara(split into 2 'seasons'). USD$200 per person per day in high season 1 July – 31 December when the migration is. That equals $600 Australian per day for the 2 of us just to enter. For a couple from South Africa, that's around R7,400 per day. That's before you add in transport, accommodation, safari's etc.
Hi there.. great video again 👏👏👏
In June 2025 we are planning to track gorillas in Uganda followed by a stay at Serolo in Tuli wilderness.. and then planning to do either tuli, Mashatu or Mashatu tented camp for 4 days. We love our photography and want to do the awesome looking hide..so that’s where the priority is. This year is booked for Tanzania for the crater.. migration.. ruaha.. Nyerere in September… any advice please… got to book very soon as everywhere is filling up 😮
The Purungat gate bridge shown at 1:31 is, as of last week, not there…Washed away by flooding.
Thank you. Going in end Aug. Cannot wait. How did you handle camera gear and clothes for the small planes? Which lenses did you take and which did you wish you had/had not?
Ótimo vídeo 📹 obrigado por compartilhar às informações dos aminais africanos ❤❤❤😊🇧🇷🆗️
Hi buddy
Thank you so much for the lovely and great information. I love Masai Mara.❤😂😂
Wow, there's so much more to see in the Masai Mara than just lions and cheetahs! I never would have thought about looking for serval cats. This video has made me even more excited about my upcoming trip!
enjoyed the video thank you! do you have similar videos for the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater, Nairobi National Park?
Good video! We also want one for Serengeti!😉😊