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The Masai Mara Holidays

Masai Mara holidays allow you to explore a vast, gently rolling savannah region bisected by the mighty Mara River and home to the Maasai people. It would take too long to list all of animals that inhabit this Eden of Africa, however the most iconic species the Mara is known for are lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and crocodiles. And then from July to September there's the famous annual migration when over two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles cross into the Masai Mara from Tanzania's Serengeti. It is quite simply one of the greatest natural spectacles on the planet.
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4.7 / 5
"It was a BRILLIANT holiday, we all loved it. Given all that we did and saw, it felt a lot longer than two weeks – possibly the best family holiday ever. The itinerary was great, with a really nice mix of camps and scenery, so eight days in the bush didn’t feel too much. Connections were slick, short and efficient, ground staff were super helpful. Having the majority of time in conservancies rather than national parks was absolutely right – we needed the variety of walks, night drives, bush meals, etc., or else too much sedentary truck time. Great job by our consultant and all at Original. Thank you."
Adam - London
Published on 5th September 2024
"James - thank you. We had a truly wonderful and memorable trip. Everything that Original Travel had a hand in was perfect. Our time at Lewa was perfect and Sirikoi is very special. Sarara was also great and we loved the Samburu experience. Kinondo Kwetu is also a special place. I was not expecting the food to be a highlight, but it was a revelation. We will go back to Kenya. We will go back to Sirikoi. We will probably go back to Sarara. We are properly happy punters. James and Team – thank you. "
Will - London
Published on 18th March 2024
"Everything was absolutely pitch perfect - it really could not have been improved upon! It was a magical experience. The time spent with various Samburu men & women was incredibly interesting. I really appreciated the fact that all three places were either set up for / run by / contributing to & therefore truly part of the local community - it really showed. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh & wonderful, as were ALL the staff & guides. I cannot wait to go back! Thank you to James & all the team at Original Travel. "
Sara - London
Published on 18th March 2024
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What are the best ways to discover the Masai Mara?

It was probably inevitable that the Masai Mara's great wildebeest migration would eventually lead to a mass migration of another kind - this time tourists - intent on following the proceedings.

And so it has come to pass that there are now a plethora of camps and vehicles, but we know the region well enough to be able to recommend the ultimate Masai Mara safari holiday from the most exclusive, secret and sophisticated places to stay and the canniest guides around, able to seek out a pride of lions not surrounded by 20 vehicles overloaded with snap-happy tourists.

Our chosen camps in the Masai Mara all provide guests with superb game viewing and most importantly, are far from other lodges and camps. In addition, these concession areas are not restricted by game reserve rules, so guests can enjoy night drives in custom-built 4x4s; bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners as well as full access to the Game Reserve, and the Mara River.

In short, the ultimate Masai Mara safari holiday.

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