7 things you need to know before going on safari to the Masai Mara!

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The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is arguably the most famous safari destination in the world, but just because you've booked a safari there, doesn't mean that you'll have a great time. Like most national parks and game reserves in Africa, there are a few things you need to know before you go, so that you can plan the perfect Masai Mara safari.
To help you plan your safari and set the right expectations, I share seven things in this video that I think you should know before you go to the Masai Mara:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Just because you're in the Masai Mara, doesn't mean you'll see the Great Migration
01:42 You don't have to endure the crowds all the time
02:44 There's a lot more than big cats to see and photograph
03:31 Visibility can be poor in certain areas
04:32 Prepare yourself for bumpy roads
05:20 The reserve is smaller than you think
06:14 A good guide makes all the difference
I really hope that these facts and tips help you to have an unforgettable safari in Kenya's Masai Mara!
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@gemdom6585 Ай бұрын

Very entertaining information. Thank you 👍. Masai Mara looks so beautiful 😻

@nelsonvocal8435 Ай бұрын

Hi buddy Thank you so much for the lovely and great information. I love Masai Mara.❤😂😂

@AjaySingh-228 Ай бұрын

Wow, there's so much more to see in the Masai Mara than just lions and cheetahs! I never would have thought about looking for serval cats. This video has made me even more excited about my upcoming trip!

@Wild4safaris Ай бұрын

Great video again Villiers !! the Mara is a special place indeed !

@jbs6370 Ай бұрын

Masa Mara in 2025 can’t wait another of many trips!! Life changing! The lodge we are staying at dodged the flood!

@mirkoputignano7734 Ай бұрын

Good video! We also want one for Serengeti!😉😊

@wildeandfloraaustralia Ай бұрын

Masai Mara is a gem in the wild!

@TheWildlifeFanatic Ай бұрын

Big price rises from this year for entry fees to the Masai Mara(split into 2 'seasons'). USD$200 per person per day in high season 1 July - 31 December when the migration is. That equals $600 Australian per day for the 2 of us just to enter. For a couple from South Africa, that's around R7,400 per day. That's before you add in transport, accommodation, safari's etc.

@MauroMeneguzzi Ай бұрын

Ótimo vídeo 📹 obrigado por compartilhar às informações dos aminais africanos ❤❤❤😊🇧🇷🆗️

@graememitchleywildlifechan4337 Ай бұрын

enjoyed the video thank you! do you have similar videos for the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater, Nairobi National Park?

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

Not yet, unfortunately, but the plan is to make them soon 👍🏻😁

@ericmcleod7825 Ай бұрын

The Purungat gate bridge shown at 1:31 is, as of last week, not there...Washed away by flooding.

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

That's terrible! ☹

@alisonandguywildlifephotograph Ай бұрын

Hi there.. great video again 👏👏👏 In June 2025 we are planning to track gorillas in Uganda followed by a stay at Serolo in Tuli wilderness.. and then planning to do either tuli, Mashatu or Mashatu tented camp for 4 days. We love our photography and want to do the awesome looking hide..so that’s where the priority is. This year is booked for Tanzania for the crater.. migration.. ruaha.. Nyerere in September… any advice please… got to book very soon as everywhere is filling up 😮

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

Alison, contact Lance van de Vyver of Panthera Photo Safaris and ask him to help you with your Botswana/Mashatu booking: info@pantheraphotosafaris.com - he is literally on his way to track gorillas next week and also knows Mashatu backwards 👍🏻

@alisonandguywildlifephotograph Ай бұрын

@@TheSafariExpert thank you so much 😎

@williamryan3254 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Going in end Aug. Cannot wait. How did you handle camera gear and clothes for the small planes? Which lenses did you take and which did you wish you had/had not?

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

William, I know it sounds obvious, but the key is to pack as light as you can! Don't take too many clothes (most of the lodges will do washing for you) and leave any gear you don't think you'll use at home. I predominantly used my Canon R6 with a 100-500mm lens, but I also took a 24-105mm with as well. I didn't take a tripod, bean bag or any other unnecessary equipment with.

@williamryan3254 Ай бұрын

@@TheSafariExpert thanks for the reply. if you had a 400 f/2.8 would that have been in the bag?

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

@@williamryan3254, sure, but always keep in mind that you have to 1) park in the optimal position for that focal length and 2) don’t always shoot at f/2.8!!! I can’t over-emphasize this enough. Remember, the closer you are to your subject, the shallower the depth of field is.

@dustybootstravel Ай бұрын

@@TheSafariExpert Absolutely agree, and it's also important to consider the equipment other photographers in the group are using. If everyone else has the flexibility to zoom in and out, having a fixed lens might put you at a disadvantage, especially if the wildlife isn't ideally positioned for your specific focal length.

@TheSafariExpert Ай бұрын

@@dustybootstravel, spot on!!!