On the subject of lodges versus camping, it really doesn't matter to the animals how much you have paid. I went on a budget camping safari and saw the big five within the first day - including both black and white rhino, so many lions I lost count and three leopards.
The most important thing is to talk to your guide beforehand and ask lots of questions. The more knowledge they have, the better your chances of spotting some amazing animals.
Check out the Tourist Board website - www.magicalkenya.com. It has some great tips and different suggestions for alternative safari options.
A special place. Great value for money.
The old Out of Africa feel. No fences but guarded by Maasai Askaris. Great game drives.
We started chatting to ours and got lots of added bits of info..
He also went the 'extra mile' and took us places that other guides didn’t go to - we saw the migration of about 10,000 zebra with no one else around. This was the most spectacular site. We also saw the kill of a buffalo by a lioness and her pride - this was most unusual, but had we not have made an effort to get to know our guide over the few days, he may not have made the effort ...
Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
Search Been there
Your tips about Masai Mara
Masai Mara flights and hotels
Masai Mara basics
- Population:
- n/a
- Currency:
- Kenyan Shilling
- Time zone:
- GMT+3
- Dialling code:
- n/a
Most popular tips about Masai Mara
Posted by AmandaFishburn
Posted by AmandaFishburn
Posted by Clareyclogs
Posted by GwynTopham
Posted by whatney
Posted by AmandaFishburn
Posted by ChristelleRandall
Posted by jpaffett
Posted by travmonkey