What is the Big 9 in Masai Mara?

The group of wild animals known as the 'Big Nine' is made up of the Big Five plus the giraffe, cheetah, hippo and zebra. Chances are good that you'll spot most of them when on safari in the Masai Mara. Here's a look at these four Big Five add-ons that you'll want to spot during your safari.



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Rhinoceros: The rhino is one of the most endangered species in Africa, having been hunted almost to extinction by poachers. To see one on safari is rare and heart-poundingly exciting. The Maasai Mara has a slowly increasing number of black rhinos, however the numbers are still around 30 individuals.

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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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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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Because of this secretive existence, leopards are not traditionally considered a staple species of the Mara. But this does not mean that exceptional sightings are impossible. Researchers estimate there to be roughly 30 resident leopards in the reserve.

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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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You should spend a minimum of 4 days and three nights at the Masai Mara for you to enjoy the full scope of wildlife in the park. 4 days and 3 nights will allow you to have 4 game drives for the length of your stay and allow you enough time to rest when you arrive at the park.

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Most Masai are very friendly and take immense pride in their dress and so will likely be happy to oblige. However, occasionally you may encounter an older member of the Masai community who will decline a photograph.

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Naturalist guide Andrew King'Ori who has been with us all through this Wildlife Safari trip around Kenya insists that the Masai are so strong and so skilful that lions are scared of them and will avoid them.

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World famous for hosting the epic Great Migration, the Masai Mara welcomes 1,5 million wildebeests onto its sprawling savannahs each July through October. The Masai Mara National Reserve and conservancies are brimming with life and offer safari travellers a wide variety of activities to choose from.

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