The Maasai Mara ecosystem spread across 1510 square kilometres, is home to an incredible variety of habitats that support a dazzling array of wildlife. While the open grass plains dotted with acacia trees are the predominant scene; riverine forest and swampy marshes within close proximity to Enkusero Mara provide incredible wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities.

The map below shows the entirety of the Maasai Mara National Reserve with the adjacent conservancies along its perimeter. The Serengeti, which is one large region superfluous with the Maasai Mara, can be seen to the south of the border with Tanzania.

The marsh pride of lions use the Musiara Marsh as their base for most of the year and are generally protected by a coalition of males that reside to the east of the marsh in an area known as Bila Shaka.

Leopard, almost invisible to the untrained eye, are found along riverine forest bordering the river. The famous Queen of Kaboso resides a short drive from our camp grounds.

Cheetah are also found quite regularly in and around camp Enkusero Mara. Both Kisaru and Imani who reside with the Mara North Conservancy are often spotted within the boundary of our property.

The dry season between July-October sees the mega herds rolling in from the Serengeti in search of fresh grass. This is peak Mara and the action reaches a fever pitch intensity as chaotic river crossings take place.