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User Reviews of Masai Mara National Reserve (501 Reviews)

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Avatar icon Timothy Cotter United States flag US       Visited: November 2016 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2016

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Lion Kill, Cheetah Kill and Hyena Kill, along with everything else we saw! Amazing!

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This was an amazing DAY in The Mara. We saw all this in one day. And did I mention a Black Rhino sighting? Yes. We saw one of the 27ish Black Rhinos in the park. To many birds, flora and fauna to list. I loved the parks I've been to in Tanzania (The Selous & Ruaha), but for shear numbers and volume, The Mara is hands-down the best. Richie is a cool guy, just don't get into a political discussion with him. He's very bright and speaks several languages. He is also, apparently, the best cheetah spotter in the Serengeti ecosystem. Cheers!!!

Male avatar icon Cornelius United States flag US       Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Dec 2, 2016

Email Cornelius  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Stunningly impressive

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Everything was superb. The only downside: poor Internet connection at the hotel. OK, it was a time to relax and savor the habitat.

Male avatar icon Steve United States flag US       Visited: September 2016 Reviewed: Nov 14, 2016

Email Steve  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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The abundance of animals and the scenic beauty were beyond compare. The highlight was a night drive watching a pack of hyenas chasing a herd of wildebeests and zebras. The hyenas screaming and hundreds of reflective eyes darting in every direction created an energy and image that i can't describe.

We didn't tire of seeing so many beautiful lions ever day from the several prides. We spent hours taking pics of lions and cheetahs. The big cats were so beautiful and so photogenic.

I would go back to Masai Mara in a heart beat.

Female avatar icon Connie863 Canada flag CA       Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Oct 19, 2016

Email Connie863  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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We stayed in 2 Eco-camps and loved it. They were small with only the 11 of us and the guides were great and very knowledgeable.

Avatar icon Hua Meng Hong Kong flag HK       Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 29, 2016

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The best park in Kenya with uncountable wildlife numbers

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When I visited this park in August, the migration of the animals was fully ongoing. There were hundreds of thousands of animals out in the huge savanna, they were uncountable.

The Zebras and Wildebeests crossing the Mara River was an amazing thing to watch, something extraordinary that one has to watch in a lifetime. We were also very lucky to see a lion kill wildebeests and also buffalo.

Also, managed to see a pride of 18 lions at one spot in Masai Mara, and even lions mating. This was the most outstanding park that we visited.

The safari company we booked with ensured we had the best game viewing in this sanctuary and recommend African Sermon Safaris operator. Their guides, Ben and James are also top class.

Avatar icon Juliane Germany flag DE       Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 21, 2016

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Kenya's Jewel of Masai Mara

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A very scenic park with enormous wildlife populations worth viewing. The Wildebeest migration is indeed a magical thing to see. I was amazed at the wildlife numbers and the Mara River crossing the highlight. Overall, a must see before one's death. I was glad we had a good safari company arranging the tour for us, worth the mention - African Sermon Safaris.

Avatar icon Becky United States flag US       Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Sep 15, 2016

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The review below is the personal opinion of Becky and not that of SafariBookings.

Ok game viewing but pale in comparison with Serengeti

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The best part - migration and crossing of the Masai River

The less desired part - cars driving off road and very close to animals to the extent impacting their hunting.

No Rhino sighting in 2 days - sad to not have a complete big 5 viewing

Male avatar icon Atul M. Mulkar United Arab Emirates flag AE       Visited: September 2016 Reviewed: Sep 14, 2016

Email Atul M. Mulkar  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

God's creation is beautiful

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Seeing is believing. Nothing can be described in words.

Male avatar icon Dan United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Aug 30, 2016

Email Dan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Amazing place but so many tour vehicles! Saw every single animal I could want but never alone as in Tsavo!

Male avatar icon mariofalcetti Italy flag IT       Visited: August 2014 Reviewed: Aug 22, 2016

Email mariofalcetti  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A very interesting tour: a lot of animals of several species in a beautiful landscape

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good memories for the environment and wildlife and also for the accomodation, local guide and weather