Named after the Maasai people who have lived in the area for generations, the Maasai Mara reflects this proud and indomitable people. Throughout the year, the Maasai Mara is pulsing with life; around July of each year, millions of wildebeest and thousands of zebra flood the plains. This natural phenomenon is the world’s biggest Great Migration. The rolling grasslands mean game-viewing is easy, and the abundance of animals makes this one of Africa’s most exciting game reserves.
Regardless of when you visit, the Mara is a non-stop adventure thanks to the abundant wildlife viewing. The Mara is a world-renowned Big Five destination with exceptional populations of lion, leopard, thousand-strong buffalo herds, the rare black rhino and a thriving elephant population.
Alongside these incredible animals are over 470 bird species, each with unique calls and colourful plumage. No matter the time of the year, we assure you there will be plenty of opportunities to use your binoculars or camera.
See things from a different perspective and enjoy the sunrise over the wide expanse of the Mara from the basket of a balloon in the sky. Take in the vast plains while spotting wildlife from above.
Whether it be a large elephant herd or even a male lion snoozing off a busy night, the possibility of seeing the Mara and its inhabitants from above is a thrilling experience and is well worth the early wakeup call.
Many of East Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves are in Maasailand, including the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Amboseli.
As custodians of these wildlife sanctuaries, the Maasai play a vital role in East Africa’s natural heritage and have played a significant part in Angama’s history as our landlords, advisors and friends — their influence is seen throughout the lodge’s design and experiences.
Each year, millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the Serengeti ecosystem and cross the Mara River into Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve in search of fresh grazing grounds. This annual migration, driven by seasonal rains and the instinct for survival, is a breathtaking display of the resilience of nature.
Visitors to Kenya during this time are in for plenty of drama as predators lurk in anticipation of the herds in the long grass and in the roaring waters of the Mara River.
Regardless of when you visit, the Mara is a non-stop adventure thanks to the abundant wildlife viewing. The Mara is a world-renowned Big Five destination with exceptional populations of lion, leopard, thousand-strong buffalo herds, the rare black rhino and a thriving elephant population.
Alongside these incredible animals are over 470 bird species, each with unique calls and colourful plumage. No matter the time of the year, we assure you there will be plenty of opportunities to use your binoculars or camera.
See things from a different perspective and enjoy the sunrise over the wide expanse of the Mara from the basket of a balloon in the sky. Take in the vast plains while spotting wildlife from above.
Whether it be a large elephant herd or even a male lion snoozing off a busy night, the possibility of seeing the Mara and its inhabitants from above is a thrilling experience and is well worth the early wakeup call.
