Is one of the key popular tourism destinations in Kenya. Its located in the South-western Kenya along the Great Rift Valley, in Narok county and borders the Serengeti national park of Tanzania.

"Mara" means "spotted" in the local Maasai language. When looked from an aerial view or from afar the many short bushy trees which dot the landscape bring out the spotted context.

The Great wildebeest Migration-which secured it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten Wonders of the World.

The National Reserve was first established in 1948 when the Mara Triangle, a 520 square kilometre area between the Siria escarpment, the Tanzanian border and the Mara River, was declared a National Game Reserve. The primary aim of the national reserve was to protect the spectacular wildlife in the ecosystem. In 1961, the reserve was brought under the control of the County Council of Narok and the core area was extended to the east to encompass an area of 1, 831 square kilometres. In 1984, parts of the reserve were set apart to provide access to watering points for livestock and the reserve was brought to its present size of 1, 510 kilometers. In 1995, following the creation of the Trans Mara District, the management of the Reserve was split between the County Councils of Narok (CNN) and County Council of Trans Mara (CCTM). CNN was responsible for the reserve to the east of the Mara River while CCTM was responsible for the reserve to the west of the river (also known as Mara Triangle). However, after the promulgation of the new constitution, the two county councils were defunct by the Narok County Government, which is now responsible for the management of the entire reserve.

The reserve has seven entry points namely Sekenani, Talek, Musiara, Olalaimutiai, Sand River, Enoompuai and Oloololo for public road access while the air access entry points are Keekorok, Olkiombo, Musiara, Mara Serena and Kichwa Tembo.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve measuring 1,510 km2 (580 sq mi) is a component of the Greater Mara ecosystem that encompasses other conservation and disposal areas among them; Mara Triangle, Koyiaki, Lemek, Ol Chorro Oirowua, Mara North, Olkinyei, Siana, Ol Derkesi, Kerinkani, Oloirien, Siana, Mara North and Nashulai.

Narok County Government has confirmed the Masai Mara Park Fees for 2024 will be increased to USD 100 per non resident adult per day from 1st January 2024 to 30th June 2024, and USD 200 per non resident adult per day, from 1st July 2024 onwards. CHILDREN FEES FOR 01st JAN 2024 to 31st DEC 2024: USD 50 per day per child. These increased rates were a proposal but have now been confirmed by the County Government as of mid October 2023.

In case you are wondering how much it costs to go to Masai Mara for a tour, most maasai mara safari packages already include the entry fee for tourists so do confirm with your tour operator. Fly-in Safaris are the exception as the fee is usually payable upon landing. Note all information and fees listed here is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed for accuracy with the respective reserve authorities. For Kenya National Park entry fee the official authority is the KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service).

Payment in Cash US Dollars or Kenya Shillings is accepted at the entry gates except if you are paying for entry to the western side of the reserve, namely Mara Triangle - Mara Conservancy area, where only cashless payment is accepted ( either Visa / Mastercard or Mpesa Mobile Money). Cashless modes are also accepted as an option fo all the other gates including for Sekenani and Talek gates. Citizens and Residents of Kenya are required to carry identification and proof of residence to avail the cheaper Resident rates. Pre-Payment (obtain tickets in advance) is possible through the KAPS company located in the KATO office, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

a 12 (twelve) hour ticket validity is to be effected. Some of the points to note are that guests staying outside the reserve will be required to pay a daily entry fee wherein the ticket will be valid from 6am to 6pm. DEPARTURE BY ROAD: Secondly, all guests departing from the Reserve by road should exit the reserve not later than 10am. Exit beyond this time will attract additional entry fee. DEPARTURE BY AIR: Guests residing both inside and outside the reserve departing by air should arrive at the airstrip not later than 10am. Extension beyond this time will be considered an additional day in park fee. A 2 hour transit ticket will be issued to guests coming from facilities outside the reserve, at the gate of entry, to allow them to reach the aistrips within the reserve. Additional rules apply.

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