Family Safari to the Masai Mara: A Parent's Guide to Traveling With Kids
A Masai Mara family safari is entirely achievable with the right planning, and far less daunting than most first-time parents expect once you know which questions to ask. The real work is not deciding whether to bring the kids, it is matching your children's ages to the right camp, vehicle and activity mix so nobody […]
Sundowners and Bush Dinners in the Masai Mara: Sunset Safari Traditions
Plan the perfect Masai Mara sundowner: the 7 best settings, bush dinners, sunset times, costs, safety and what to wear, plus how to add one to your safari.
Walking Safaris in the Masai Mara: Bush Walks and Nature Trails
A Masai Mara walking safari trades the vehicle for your own two feet, and the difference in what you notice is immediate. A game drive shows you the animals; a walk shows you everything they leave behind: a track pressed fresh in the mud, a scent mark on a tree, a chorus of alarm calls […]
Baboons, Vervet Monkeys and Warthogs: The Masai Mara's Everyday Wildlife
Masai Mara baboons, vervet monkeys and warthogs explained: troop life, alarm calls, tusks, where to see them, best times and how to watch them safely on safari.
Wild Dogs, Servals and Jackals: The Masai Mara's Rare Predators
Masai Mara rare predators guide: where to find wild dogs, servals and jackals, the best conservancies, night drives, timing and costs for a successful safari.
Zebras of the Masai Mara: The Great Migration's Unsung Stripes
Masai Mara zebras lead the Great Migration: herd life, stripe science, predators, the best months and where to see them, plus tips to plan your safari.
Tsavo vs Masai Mara: Which Kenya Safari Should You Choose?
Tsavo vs Masai Mara is not a contest with one winner: it is a choice between two very different Kenya safaris. The Masai Mara gives you the Great Migration, dense big cat sightings and the classic open savannah. Tsavo gives you enormous space, red elephants, volcanic landscapes and far fewer vehicles at each sighting. Picture […]
Planning Your Masai Mara Trip by Traveler Type: Best Months for Honeymooners, Families, Photographers & Budget Safaris
Find the best month for Masai Mara by traveller type: honeymooners, families, photographers and budget safaris, with weather, crowds, park fees and prices.
The Ultimate Masai Mara Bucket List: 10 Experiences Beyond the Game Drive
Plan your Masai Mara bucket list: dawn balloon flights, bush breakfasts, walking safaris, night drives and river crossings, with timing and booking tips.
Where to Stay in the Masai Mara by Region: Triangle, Talek, Aitong & Mara North
Compare the Masai Mara regions: the Mara Triangle, Talek, Sekenani, Aitong and the conservancies, with crowds, fees and the best camps for each travel style.