What are the rules for Masai Mara?

They include:
  • Switch off the radio and explore the park. ...
  • Human activity interferes with an animal's behavior. ...
  • When wild animals hear human voices they get afraid, causing them to move away or stop. ...
  • You are allowed to leave the track to get closer to the Big Five. ...
  • To get a better view, use your binoculars.




The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya has strict rules designed to protect the wildlife, the environment, and the safety of visitors. One of the most important rules is that off-road driving is strictly prohibited in most areas to prevent habitat destruction and soil erosion. Visitors must remain inside their vehicles at all times, except at designated picnic spots or campsites, as the animals are wild and unpredictable. Driving within the reserve is only permitted between 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM; night drives are generally not allowed unless you are in a private conservancy. It is also a serious offense to harass, feed, or provoke the animals in any way. Noise must be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing the wildlife's natural behavior. Drones are strictly banned without specialized permits, which are rarely granted for tourism. Additionally, littering is heavily fined, and visitors are expected to "take only photos and leave only footprints." These regulations are enforced by park rangers, and non-compliance can result in heavy fines or immediate expulsion from the reserve to ensure the long-term sustainability of this iconic ecosystem.

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In general clothes to carry for safari in Masai Mara national reserve include pair of socks, long sleeved shirts, shorts, trousers, chinos and many more.

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Avoid bright colours like white and red and dark colours like black and blue as this can attract Tsetse flies. Keep it simple with layered clothing that you don't mind getting dirty and bring a woolly hat and gloves for those chilly morning game drives.

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Neutral colors in the bush You can get pretty dusty and dirty on game drives and walking safaris too, so it's sensible to avoid white and cream. And a top insider tip from our African travel experts is to avoid wearing blue and black as well, as these colors can attract tsetse flies.

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With nearly 200,000 visitors a year, vehicle pollution and erosion can be a problem. Another problem is created when tourists take pictures of the Masai without their permission, which invades their privacy and possibly annoys them. Few tourists stay with the tribe, so the Masai earn very little money from tourism.

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It is very safe to travel to the Maasai Mara. The park is hours away from Kenya's urban regions, where safety is more of a concern, and is properly patrolled by well trained Park Rangers and animal Wardens. The Masai Mara is one of the safest parks in Kenya to visit for a safari, for the reasons listed below.

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Prices tend to be higher during the Peak season which is normally when the Great wildebeest migration happens as this attracts large numbers of visitors to Masai Mara making it more expensive to secure rooms due to the high demand. The Peak season runs from July to October.

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At least, you should plan to spend 4 days 3 nights at the Masai Mara in order to view the good percentage of the variety of wildlife and scrivener in the park. The Masai Mara is a big place and 4 days would give you sufficient time to explore the most interesting parts of the park.

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Ultimately, neither is better than the other. Both Serengeti and Masai Mara win the prize for the best safari in Africa. They are both amazing travel destinations and there are pros and cons to going on a wildlife safari in both. Masai Mara Safaris generally offer slightly more concentrated game viewing year-round.

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Never go near open water at night. Some snakes are dangerous; in the Maasai Mara the really dangerous snakes are the Black Mamba, Black-necked Spitting Cobra and Puff Adder; all have killed people.

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Hunting and habitat loss are the two of the greatest threats to Patagonian maras. The Argentinian agriculture industry has reduced the amount of available habitat for maras, as grasslands are converted into pastures.

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Is it still worth visiting? The short answer is yes. The Masai Mara Reserve has an abundance of resident wildlife all year round. It is not true that all the predators disappear once the huge herds of the migration move south toward the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania.

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Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes. T-shirts. Shorts or a light skirt. Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.

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Women – How to dress in Kenya Women should wear long, loose shirts that cover the shoulders, chest, midriff and back, and long-loose skirts, dresses or trousers that cover the knees. Avoid wearing tank tops, shorts, crop tops, short skirts or anything too form-fitting.

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