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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The Masai Mara holiday ideas

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  • One Country Kenya – Nairobi – Mount Kenya – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara

    Kenya for First-Timers - Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru & the Maasai Mara

    Camera at the ready, embark on an eight-day Kenyan safari, spotting wildlife across sunlit plains and wild landscapes

    8 days, from £6600 to £8550

  • One Country Kenya – Seychelles – The Masai Mara – Mahe – Praslin

    A Harmonious Honeymoon in Kenya and the Seychelles - Wildlife Wonders and Tropical Bliss

    Celebrate your honeymoon with 13 unforgettable days in Kenya and the Seychelles, from wildlife encounters to sun-soaked beaches

    13 days, from £6650 to £8600

  • One Country Kenya – Samburu – Meru & the North –The Maasai Mara

    Rhinos, Bush Walks and the Samburu - An Alternative Kenya Safari

    Lace your boots up for a ten-day Kenyan safari, exploring Samburu, Meru and the Maasai Mara’s wilderness and wildlife

    10 days, from £7700 to £10000

  • One Country Kenya – Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara – Ukunda – Diani – Nairobi

    Safari, Lakes and Sea - Highlights of Kenya

    Discover Kenya’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture on this 12-day adventure from Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

    12 days, from £7700 to £10000

  • One Country Kenya – Nairobi – Maasai Mara – Lamu

    Kenya’s Big Hitters - Nairobi, Maasai Mara and Lamu

    Discover Kenya’s contrasting landscapes on this 11-day journey from Nairobi’s buzz to Maasai Mara wilds and Lamu beach bliss

    11 days, from £7700 to £10000

  • One Country Kenya – Nairobi – The Maasai Mara – Laikipia

    Kenyan Family Adventure - The Maasai Mara & Laikipia

    Treat your family to the trip of a lifetime, enjoying 11 days of wildlife and wonder across Kenya

    11 days, from £8400 to £10900

  • One Country Kenya – Laikipia – The Maasai Mara

    The Perfect Kenyan Safari Honeymoon - Romantic Moments in the Heart of Africa

    Soak up the romance on an 11-day Kenyan honeymoon, tracking elephants and lions by day and sharing golden savannah sunsets by night

    11 days, from £8500 to £11050

  • One Country Uganda – Kenya – Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – The Maasai Mara

    Wildlife Wonders in Bwindi and the Maasai Mara - A Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Kenya Safari Combo

    Step into the wild for 11 days in Uganda and Kenya, where jungle depths give way to golden Mara horizons

    11 days, from £8500 to £11050

  • One Country Kenya – Samburu – Laikipia – The Maasai Mara

    The Ultimate Kenya Fly-In Adventure - Lavish Lodges & Wild Safaris

    Take to the skies for a nine-day jet-setting jaunt across Kenya, hopping between the country’s wildest corners

    9 days, from £8850 to £11500

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4.7 / 5
"Charlotte was particularly helpful with booking the safari and gave very good advice - it really helped that she had stayed at the lodges and hotels before. All of the accommodation was excellent, and the game drives were a real highlight, as were the staff at Saruni Samburu and Kinondo Kwetu. The information throughout was very clear and the overall experience was seamless - thank you!"
J - UK
Published on 23rd February 2026
"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
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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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