Mara Region

A Cycling Safari Is the Best Way to See Wildlife in Africa

"A vast, wildlife-rich conservation area in the Serengeti region (about 350,000 acres) that supports the Big Five plus zebras, wildebeests, hyenas and the rare eastern black rhino. Terrain ranges from grasslands to well-worn animal paths and single-track trails, making it ideal for intimate, sensory cycling safaris where sightings—everything from elephants to lions observed at rest stops—are common while cheetah and leopard encounters remain rare. Protection is driven by nearly 100 employed anti-poaching scouts funded in part by safari events, so many visitor experiences are tightly linked to on-the-ground conservation efforts." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines