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Visiting Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya


Lions, cheetahs and leopards roam nearly 1000 miles of grassland, savannah and bush, sharing one of the world's most wildlife-rich regions with zebras, hippos, giraffes, buffalos and elephants. In July and August millions of wildebeest trundle north during their annual migration. Top spots for getting close to nature include Musiara Swamp, Mara River, Mara Triangle and Olypunyata Swamp. Masai Mara is 270 miles from Nairobi. Within the park visitors must travel by official safari vehicle or hire... more » Lions, cheetahs and leopards roam nearly 1000 miles of grassland, savannah and bush, sharing one of the world's most wildlife-rich regions with zebras, hippos, giraffes, buffalos and elephants. In July and August millions of wildebeest trundle north during their annual migration. Top spots for getting close to nature include Musiara Swamp, Mara River, Mara Triangle and Olypunyata Swamp. Masai Mara is 270 miles from Nairobi. Within the park visitors must travel by official safari vehicle or hire their own. « less
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Mara Intrepids Club

5 of 5 stars
Teesside
Nov 23, 2009

My wife and I stayed at the Mara Intrepids Club for 4 nights. We wanted to go somewhere special for our honeymoon and this place was definately that. The staff made us feel so welcome from the very...more

Mara Explorer Camp

Nov 22, 2009

My Partner and I stayed at the Mara Explora camp for three nights and we wish we had booked our entire two week holiday there. Paul, the Manager made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived, and...more

Naibor Camp

Nov 22, 2009

My husband, my sister and I had a fabulous two nights at Naibor. We could not fault it, the hospitality, the food, the staff all made it a memorable stay. We were around at the time of the...more

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