Narok

Home of the Maasai Mara, a world-class wildlife destination famous for the annual wildebeest migration and Maasai culture.

Narok County lies in southwestern Kenya, adjoining Tanzania's Serengeti to the south; its capital, Narok town, is the usual gateway to the Maasai Mara. The Maasai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies are known for their high density of lions, cheetahs, elephants and other animals, and from about July to October you can witness the spectacular migration of wildebeest crossing the Mara River. This is also the traditional homeland of the Maasai, where you can visit Maasai villages, and hot-air balloon rides give a view over the plains. The Mau Forest lies to the north. The dry season is best; fly from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to a reserve airstrip, or drive for about five to six hours.

Destinations

• Maasai Mara
• Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru

Itineraries

• Nairobi to Maasai Mara Round-Trip – Drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, stay near the Talek Gate, and spend two nights searching for big cats and wildeb…
• Mara, Rift Valley Lakes & Amboseli – A classic four-destination Kenyan loop: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli.
• Self-Drive from Samburu to Maasai Mara – Head south from the semi-arid northern reserves through Laikipia and the Rift Valley, ending in the Maasai Mara.
• Kenya & Tanzania Cross-Border Loop – Depart from Nairobi on a grand loop connecting the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli.
• Masai Mara Fly-In Classic – Small plane from Nairobi straight to the Mara, staying near Talek Gate, with four game drives over two nights plus a ho…
• Masai Mara Reserve and Private Conservancy: 5-Day Split Stay – Two nights in the reserve near Talek Gate and two nights in Naboisho, with grassland game drives by day and night drive…
• Mara North and Mara Triangle River Crossings – Stay in Mara North during the Great Migration, spend several days waiting for river crossings, and cross into the Mara…
• Naboisho Walking Safari and Community – Stay the entire trip in Naboisho Conservancy, focusing on guided walking safaris with Maasai guides, night drives and c…