Best things to do in Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya

Best & Fun Excursions, Day Trips, Tours, Safaris, Activities & Things to Do in and from Maasai Mara National Reserve with Adeli Kenya Safaris:

The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, renowned for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration. Here are some of the best things to do in the Masai Mara:

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• • Daytime or Night game drives- The famed Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most well-known jewel. Aside from big cats, elephants and hippos, it witnesses the annual wildebeest migration. See all these animals in their glory by going on a daytime or Night game drive.
  • Hot-air ballooning, Maasai Mara National Park- If you’d rather see the Maasai Mara in more entirety, a hot air balloon ride is the best way to go about it. Soar over the savannah and see nature come alive below.
  • ENJOY HIPPO POOL BREAKFAST NEAR MARA RIVER: Arriving on the banks of the world-famous Mara River, you will be met by a traditionally clad Maasai warrior who will lead you where countless hippos wallow. Once you reach a clearing, you will be offered a glass of chilled sparkling wine or fresh juice before being shown to your table, which is located in a shady grove immediately alongside the hippo pool. Beneath the trees, you will find a full display of fruit, patisserie and cereals as well as a line of chefs ready to cook eggs, bacon, sausages and chicken to your specification.
  • MARA SUNDOWNER: Please join us for a classic safari sundowner on Lookout Hill with panoramic views across the Mara plains. The event includes a sundowner with hot and cold canapés and a full bar. It’s a traditional Maasai welcome that includes being greeted by the elders as well as traditional dressing and entertainment by a local guitarist and traditional Maasai dancers (by request and subject to a fee). Beverages are charged as per consumption.
  • MARA BUSH BARBEQUE DINNER: Nothing is quite as ‘Safari’ as the traditional ‘bush dinner,’ especially when it is enlivened by the presence of a group of scarlet-clad Maasai dancers. The lantern-lit dinner begins with cocktails around the campfire. The meal will then be cooked on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide range of salads and vegetables. While dessert and coffee is served, the Maasai will entertain you with songs, chants and dance displays. You’ll dine in the wild and taste safari-life at its best.
  • STAR LIT ROMANTIC DINNER: Tucked away in the majestic Maasai Mara, a secret and enchanting location sets the scene for a memorable dining experience set under African skies accompanied by the sounds of nature that will leave you blown away. Be it a honeymoon surprise, anniversary, a proposal or any special event.
  • OLOLOOLO ESCARPMENT HIKE EXPEDITION: Ololoolo escarpment forms the western boundary of the Mara triangle running along a geological fault line forming the edge of a granite plateau that rises to a height of 400 meters from the bottom. The escarpment receives more rain than the rest of the Mara triangle and lots of fresh water streams radiate from its face disappearing into the ground only to reappear in swamps lower down.  As a result of the rains a growth of thick vegetation is found to be growing along the escarpment    This terrain of the escarpment ranges from rocky crags, boulders strewn slopes and well-watered wetlands.  The icing on the cake has to be the ability to enjoy endless plains of grass of the Mara Plains which are a site to from atop the escarpment. There are several tracks along the escarpment used by the Germans during WW1. These tracks create an edge for adventure seekers.The hiking trail starts at the Ngira-re rangers out post(1645m) and gently ascends up for 4 km to a height of 1935m to reach the top (vertical height 290 Metres). The hiking takes 1- 2.5 hours ascending and 1 hour descending.
  • Build a Fire Maasai Style: Famed for their fire building skills, in this experience, Maasai warriors will teach you how to build a fire using traditional techniques and explain how this is so important to their daily lives.
  • Organic Garden TourThe rich volcanic soil of the escarpment provides an excellent foundation for our organic garden. We have a cleverly designed irrigation system, rainwater collection and crop rotation process to ensure fresh produce all year round. Enjoy a tour of the garden and sustainable farming plot and meet our talented gardener. You may even get the chance to pick your own fruit or veg for your dinner!
  • Quad Bike Adventure: A thrilling ride through the African Bush. Take in the incredible views from the escarpment and see the wildlife from a completely different perspective. Ride past giraffes, elephants and zebra and go deeper into the bush for an unforgettable experience.
  • Bush Dinner: Indulge in fine dining under the twinkling stars of the African sky. It’s a wonderful al fresco dining experience overlooking the Mara open plains — add an extra memorable touch with traditional Maasai entertainment around the bonfire and listen to stories of the Masai.
  • Maasai Mara camping safari- Camp in the Maasai Mara and feel life ebb and flow around you. There are several camping tours available with some sites overlooking the Mara River and the plains.
  • Horseback safaris Maasai Mara National Park- A jeep safari is the best way to get around Maasai Mara National Park. However, you can opt for a horseback safari too with professional guides and horsemen leading the way.
  • Wildebeest great migration in Mara- The annual wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara is a world-famous event. If you’re here from July to October, make sure you catch this fascinating affair.
  • Helicopter safaris in Mara- Whizz over the Maasai Mara in a thrilling helicopter ride. It’s a great opportunity to engage in some aerial photography too. You also get to meet native tribes and learn about their culture.
  • Visit a Maasai village to mingle with Maasai community- The Maasai live near the famous Maasai Mara National Park. Find out about their customs and culture by visiting a Maasai village.
  • Celebrate the sunset with Maasai warriors- As the sun sets, see Maasai warriors come together in celebration at Angama Mara lodge. Join them in song and dance and gain a deeper understanding of their way of life.
  • Witness lions near Mara River at Mara River Camp- Live close to the wild without giving up modern comforts at Mara River Camp. Head to the Mara River for an opportunity to see lions crossing the waters.

• Explore the open Savanna on foot – Walking safaris: Reconnect with your spirit of adventure and follow in the footsteps of ancient explorers and local herdsmen on a once-in-a-lifetime guided walking safari. Heighten your senses without the hum of the safari vehicle … listen to the crickets, breathe the fresh air, view the limitless horizon and appreciate the African soil on the soles of your shoes.

• Recreate your favourite scene from Out of Africa:Out of Africa, the epic film that made the entire world fall in love with Kenya recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Avid film fanatics and romantics at heart can retrace the steps of Meryl Streep and Robert Redford and visit the exact locations of some of the movie’s most famous scenes.

• Photograph lions in ‘Big Cat Diary’ territory: The Masai Mara boasts one of the highest lion densities in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the world-famous nature documentary, Big Cat Diary, is filmed in the Mara. Set out in search of the legendary Marsh pride.
• Dust off your lens & perfect your photography skills on Photographic Safari: Be the envy of the Mara in one of our state-of-the-art, fully-customised photographic safari vehicles. They boast unobstructed views, 360° degree swivel chairs, a fully-stocked personal bar and air conditioning – this is the ultimate photographic experience and the wildlife certainly plays its part as photographic subjects.