9 things people get wrong about a Maasai Mara safari
The road, safety, heat, mosquitoes, lions, the Maasai, inside vs outside the park, WiFi and cost: nine things people get wrong about a Maasai Mara safari.
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Something big is coming to the Maasai Mara: Maa Cultural Week 2026 (10–14 November)
Maa Cultural Week is coming to the Maasai Mara, just inside Sekenani Gate, 10 to 14 November 2026. What we know so far, and why it's worth coming for.
The Mara Hilltop team has started a Kenya tour company, RafikiGo
Mara Hilltop's team now plans whole Kenya trips through RafikiGo, a licensed tour company. Routes we suggest around the Mara and what changes for guests.
What to expect on your first safari: the bush toilet, the mud and the drivers' bro code
The things I want every first-time guest to know before their first game drive: the cold start, the bush toilet, the mud and the drivers' bro code, the crowds, and what to tip.
Money in Kenya: US dollars, M-Pesa, cards and tipping on a safari
Dollars are handy, the KWS parks take no cash, Amex mostly doesn't work, and an airport SIM with M-Pesa sorts the rest. Plus how much to tip.