Kenya
Maasai Mara
Welcome to Kenya! The Maasai Mara is a huge grassy savanna where lions, zebras, and giraffes roam free.
Why is it famous?
It hosts one of nature's greatest shows: the Great Migration.
It is home to the "Big Five" African animals.
How was it formed?
Seasonal rains create rolling grasslands that feed millions of grazing animals.
Rivers cutting through the plains shape watering holes animals depend on.
Amazing facts
Over 1.5 million wildebeest migrate through it each year.
It is named after the Maasai people who have lived there for centuries.
Quick facts
- Over 1.5 million wildebeest migrate through it each year.
- It is named after the Maasai people who have lived there for centuries.
- It connects to the Serengeti in Tanzania.
- It is one of the best places on Earth to see lions in the wild.