The Mara is renowned for its scenic beauty, vast open plains, and incredible concentrations of wildlife. Wildlife in Masai Mara: The reserve is home to the iconic Big Five: Lions Leopards Elephants Buffalos Rhinos In addition, visitors can spot: Cheetahs Hyenas Giraffes Zebras Wildebeests Crocodiles (especially in the Mara River) Hippos A variety of antelopes including topis, elands, and impalas The Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the natural wonders of the world, takes place between July and October, when millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.