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Where is the Maasai Mara? It lies in southwest Kenya, in Narok County, on the border with Tanzania, where it joins the Serengeti into one ecosystem. This map shows exactly where.
Where the Maasai Mara is on the map
The orange block is the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya; the green block below it is Tanzania’s Serengeti. Nairobi, the usual arrival city, is marked to the northeast.
Boundaries from OpenStreetMap contributors and WDPA, simplified for display; roads and airstrips from OpenStreetMap; basemap © CARTO. Drive times are typical and vary with conditions.
The Maasai Mara’s location
The Maasai Mara National Reserve sits in the far southwest of Kenya, in Narok County, against the Tanzanian border. It is the northern tip of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, which is why the wildebeest migration moves between the two. From Nairobi it is about 270 km, a 5 to 6 hour drive or a 40 to 45 minute flight. Use the detailed map of the Maasai Mara to plan where to stay.
Where is the Maasai Mara: frequently asked questions
What country is the Maasai Mara in?
Kenya. It is in the southwest of the country, in Narok County, on the border with Tanzania.
Is the Maasai Mara the same as the Serengeti?
No, but they are joined. The Maasai Mara is the Kenyan part and the Serengeti is the much larger Tanzanian part of the same ecosystem; the herds move between them.
How do you get to the Maasai Mara?
From Nairobi it is about 270 km, a 5 to 6 hour drive via Narok, or a 40 to 45 minute flight from Wilson Airport.
Plan your Maasai Mara safari
Trunktrails Safaris is a native Kenyan-owned operator running tours and safaris across the Mara. Tell us your dates and we will build the trip.
WhatsApp +254 113 208888 | info@trunktrailssafaris.com
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