Epic Mara: Focus on Big Cats

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[{"selector":"#anim-d2edddbe-8be5-4588-9cba-dcfb1cb6ae90 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.983022530943932%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] The Masai Mara offers unparalleled predator viewing. Lion, leopard, and cheetah thrive there.

[{"selector":"#anim-5d3b06f9-4c2c-473c-bb31-f16ce9d00253 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.424879587567915%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Disney filmed "African Cats" in the Mara and the BBC films "Big Cats Diary" every year for a reason.

[{"selector":"#anim-62546446-deec-418d-a6ad-0c3bbd54b027 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(52.028245310836596%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Mara has big cats year-round, making it a good safari location. Not just cats.

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[{"selector":"#anim-25661032-0229-4a1f-9392-4e9d84fd5b12 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.754032147348692%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] The Mara's "Secret Season," when tourists don't follow the migration, is the finest time to sight and photograph large cats. Learn more