Mara Triangle — Attraction in Narok

I've done a pretty good amount of traveling, and this was probably my favorite experience I've ever had while traveling.

If you have an interest in seeing the animals of Africa, this is THE place to see them. Supposedly, it's also cheaper than the Serengeti, so if you are considering which to go to, I would suggest the Mara.

I was only in the Mara for 24 hours, but I saw dozens of lions, hundreds of gazelles, wildebeests, buffalo, and impalas, several cheetahs and hyenas, dozens of elephants, hippos and crocodiles (along the Mara river), and even jackals and one leopard... just to name a few! And I didn't even go at a particularly popular time for seeing the animals!

If you're lucky, your guide will even take you to the border rock between Kenya and Tanzania where you can walk over the borderline and say you've ... "kind of"... been to Tanzania.

Seriously, if you're visiting Kenya, coming to the Mara is an absolute necessity. Seeing the sunrise on the Mara, along with the thousands of animals you will see throughout the day, are memories you will...

It's simply the best park in Kenya. Hands down. Possibly one of the best in the world. The wildlife here is unmatched by any zoo I've ever been to. All of the animals are very active, and they aren't bothered by your vehicle.

We were lucky enough to see 3 lions hunting down some gazelle's while we were there.

The roads leading into the park are absolutely awful, so be ready for 2+ hours of extremely bumpy terrain. It's not worth the exorbitant money to stay in the park. The lodges just outside the park are just as nice and 1/3 the price.

If you're short on time, you can fly in and have your lodge organize the safari, but I don't think that's worth the money.

Lastly, if you can take a half day to visit a Masai village, it is a surreal experience. You'll get to see how they live their daily lives on the Savannah and their culture that has stayed constant for hundreds of years.

This place will be the highlight of any trip. Top 5...

There are very few places on earth where it's possible to see such great variety of wildlife, and in such big numbers. It is absolutely mind boggling to witness the movements of enormous numbers of animals crossing what we think are country borders. The Maasai Mara is fairly accessible, there are numerous small airline companies that fly to it from Nairobi and Mombassa. The camps surrounding the area offer varying levels of comfort and prices, and a choice of services including. Don't miss on a hot air balloon ride in the early morning, several companies offer it, and a lot of the hotels include it in their price, if requested. If staying outside of the National Reserve, your camp probably offers walks within their enclosed area, which are well worth it too. Safari rides with knowledgeable guides are a must, unless you have deep experience of the wildlife present in the area and want to do the exploring...