Mara Region

Mara Region is an administrative area in northern Tanzania that includes portions of Lake Victoria and parts of Serengeti National Park. The area covers approximately 30,150 square kilometers and encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from lakeshores to savanna grasslands.

The area functioned as a district within Lake Province during British colonial rule before becoming an independent region following Tanzania's independence in 1961. This shift in administrative structure shaped the area's subsequent development and governance.

The region is home to several ethnic groups such as the Luo, Jita, Ruri, Zanaki, Kuria, and Sukuma peoples who maintain their traditions in daily life. Visitors can encounter these different ways of living and local customs directly in the villages and communities.

The region's economy centers on farming, with local farmers growing cassava, rice, maize, and cotton as their main sources of income. Visitors should know that most settlements are farming-oriented and rural rhythms shape daily life throughout the area.

Each year approximately one million wildebeest, over 200,000 zebras, and around 300,000 Thomson's gazelles move through the region's protected areas. This annual spectacle draws visitors from around the world who come to witness this natural event.

Location: Tanzania

Capital city: Musoma

Website: http://mara.go.tz

GPS coordinates: -1.75000,34.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06