Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya is one of the protected eco systems in Kenya. Maasai Mara Kenya preserves both wildlife and human life (the Maasai people). Also, the Mara river is part of what ensures co-existence of the humans and the wild animals. The Mara river is also one of the wildebeest migration Kenya routes for the wildebeests. So, this aggravated and intense experiences is one of the major reasons why their many tourists visits in Masai Mara National Park.

Masai Mara is also known for the big five safari animals in Kenya (lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and leopards) . These big 5 animals in Masai Mara have distinct social behaviors that are witnessed while in the reserve.

Where Is Masai Mara Located?

Masai Mara Kenya lies about 270 km southwest of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Masai Mara National Park is situated in the Narok county in the south of Kenya in the great rift valley. It borders Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Masai Mara National Reserve forms a vital corridor for the animal migration Kenya of wildebeests, zebras and more.

Most of the people that visit Masai Mara National Park are foreigners from different countries. Jomo Kenyatta airport (NBO) to the Maasai Mara Kenya reserve you can either use air transport or road transport.

Puzzled on how to get to Masai Mara by air? Our Serengeti Masai Mara team advises you to use Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your International Flights to Kenya. Travelers from Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi usually book domestic flights to Maasai Mara Kenya. So, these flights usually take 45 minutes to 1 hour to arrive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

You can either book a one-way flight or a two-way flight that covers going and departing from the Masai Mara Africa. So the flights normally cost from 199$-600$ per person. For those that would want a luxury Masai Mara fly in safaris, book a private charter flight. This domestic flight should be customary and adjustable to the travelers needs and where they would like to travel.

Flying into Masai Mara National Park is advantageous in the way that it buys the travelers more time to experience the game viewing experiences. Also, avails the travelers with a phenomenal bird eye perspective of the Masai Mara national reserve Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta International airport is not the only airport in Kenya that one can use to book a flight to Maasai Mara. Other options you can also use are Wilson airport in Nairobi to move to the Masai Mara Kenya.

Want to do masai mara safari from Nairobi? Most people usually use the road transport to the Masai Mara Kenya. They use these means in order not to miss out on the road adventure experiences. Additionally, it is also cheaper using the road transport compared to the air transport. Masai Mara National Reserve is about 280 km from Nairobi. However, getting to the Masai Mara Kenya by road is tiresome. In addition, it is due to the roads being bumpy and it also takes 6-8 hours to reach Masai Mara by road. Therefore, the travelers are most likely to miss out on the first day Masai Mara safari game adventures because of the late arrivals.

If one is going by road they can either rent a car in Kenya if they want to drive themselves to the reserve. Alternatively, use the communal buses. Nevertheless, the best modes of car to use to the Maasai Mara are the 4×4 safari vehicles. Since they are suitable to use because of the in even road conditions of the routes to the Masai Mara Kenya. So, if you’re having a Masai Mara trip with Serengeti Masai Mara company, transportation is part of  Masai Mara packages cost. So Our Serengeti Masai Mara safari guides will do airport transfers and transport you through out your entire Masai Mara Safari holidays.

The most common route used by road is the A104, a major highway in Kenya that connects Nairobi to other regions. So, while using this route one can either connect to the B3, C12 or C13 according to the gate. You should not worry on how to get to Masai Mara Kenya from Nairobi since our Serengeti Mara safari guides usually know the best route to the reserve.