Entim Private
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Masai Mara National Reserve
Annual Great Migration crossing
Narok County, Kenya
Big Five
About Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara is the Kenyan end of the Serengeti ecosystem, a reserve of open grassland run by Narok County rather than the national parks service, with the river crossings of the wildebeest migration as its headline: the herds are usually in the Mara from about July to October, and the Mara River crossings are the most sought-after sight in Africa. It is a Big Five reserve with strong lion and cheetah populations year-round, and the Maasai-owned conservancies around the reserve offer fewer vehicles and night drives. It is reached by road from Nairobi in about six hours or by light aircraft, and it is a malaria area.
Things to do: Yoga · Game drives · Safaris · Spa · Hot air ballooning · Scenic drives
Where you can stay: Safari camps
Stay in & near Masai Mara National Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Entim Main Camp
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
Inside park
Sala's Camp
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Sausage tree
Price on request
Inside park
&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Narok County
Savanna biome · African elephant · Cape buffalo
Can support Big Life Foundation
Price on request
Inside park
&Beyond Bateleur Camp
Narok County
Savanna biome · Leopard · Lion
Can support Big Life Foundation
Price on request
Inside park
Ilkeliani
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
12.3 km away
Paradise Plains
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
24.3 km away
Lerai Safari Camp
Narok County
Savanna biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
32.9 km away
Getting there
8 stays we sell in Masai Mara National Reserve. Tap a pin for the listing.
1.4881° S, 35.1054° E2,000 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Masai Mara National Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Masai Mara National Reserve: your questions
Where is Masai Mara National Reserve?
Masai Mara National Reserve is in Narok County, Kenya.
Does Masai Mara National Reserve have the Big Five?
Yes. Masai Mara National Reserve is a Big Five area, home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
Who runs Masai Mara National Reserve, and how do fees work?
Masai Mara National Reserve is a national reserve run by the county government rather than Kenya Wildlife Service, so its entry fees and rules are set locally. Fees are charged per person per 24 hours with lower rates for citizens and residents, and the conservancies bordering the reserve charge their own separate fees.
When is the best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve?
The best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve is July-October.
What is there to do at Masai Mara National Reserve?
Popular activities at Masai Mara National Reserve include yoga, game drives, safaris, spa, hot air ballooning, scenic drives.
Where can you stay in Masai Mara National Reserve?
Places to stay inside Masai Mara National Reserve include Entim Private, Entim Main Camp, Sala's Camp, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp and &Beyond Bateleur Camp. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Lodges just outside the park are listed too. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Masai Mara National Reserve
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
Serengeti National Park
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Largest terrestrial mammal migration
World Heritage · Big Five
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNational Park · 180 km
World's largest intact volcanic caldera
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Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Lake Manyara National ParkNational Park · 245 km
Tree-climbing lions and flamingo populations
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