The Big Wild! 10 animals you will spot at Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve

African Lion

About 850 to 900 lions call the Maasai Mara National Reserve their home. The world famous ‘Marsh Pride’ also live within the reserve.

African Elephant

The giant mammals are one of the most common sightings of a ‘Big Five’ animal in the Maasai Mara.

Leopard 

Some leopards here prefer to hide in wooded grasslands and trees.

Rhino 

The reserve is home to both – the white and black rhino. They are commonly seen near Lake Nakuru.

Cape Buffalo

Also known as African Buffalo, they are one of the most dangerous animals in East Africa.

Cheetahs 

These big cats found in Maasai Mara are among the swiftest on the planet.

Wildebeests 

The biggest invaders of the reserve’s wide savannahs are both migratory and permanent residents.

Giraffe 

The long-necked animals can be found often in groups browsing on acacia trees.

Zebra 

The eye-catching animals are often spotted grazing with wildebeests.

Hyena 

The opportunistic hyenas are frequently seen hunting in gangs in the reserve.

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