Masai Mara
Kenya · Sub-Saharan Africa
Masai Mara works almost all year round, peaking in July–September, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and road trips. Warm and dry with huge concentrations of wildlife remaining throughout the reserve. Excellent visibility as vegetation is heavily grazed.
Plan a trip to Masai MaraMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8/10 | 28°C · 13 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, Road trips. Excellent resident wildlife viewing with green landscapes and abundant birdlife. Warm days and intermittent showers make for pleasant safari conditions. |
| February | 8/10 | 29°C · 9 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. One of the drier and warmer months with great predator action and newborn animals across the plains. Clear skies and good track conditions for game drives. |
| March | 8/10 | 30°C · 11 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. Warm conditions transition toward the long rainy season by late month. Wildlife is well-dispersed and visitor numbers remain relatively low. |
| April | 7/10 | 28°C · 16 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. Peak of the long rains brings muddy roads and lush, tall grasses making wildlife spotting harder. Some lodges close for seasonal maintenance. |
| May | 7/10 | 27°C · 11 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. Rainfall begins tapering off, leaving the reserve exceptionally lush and quiet. Great photographic opportunities for dramatic stormy skies and vibrant vegetation. |
| June | 8/10 | 27°C · 7 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. Clear, dry weather returns and savannah grasses begin to dry out. Early herds of the Great Migration may start arriving from the south. |
| July | 10/10 | 28°C · 4 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. The Great Migration arrives in full force with dramatic Mara River crossings. Exceptional game viewing is paired with high visitor numbers and premium pricing. |
| August | 10/10 | 29°C · 5 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. Prime dry-season safari conditions with massive herds of wildebeest and zebra covering the reserve. High predator activity around crossing points and open plains. |
| September | 10/10 | 29°C · 8 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. Warm and dry with huge concentrations of wildlife remaining throughout the reserve. Excellent visibility as vegetation is heavily grazed. |
| October | 9/10 | 30°C · 8 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Culture. The warmest month of the year as the migration herds begin their return southward. Fantastic late-season wildlife viewing with thinning crowds. |
| November | 8/10 | 28°C · 16 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture. The short rains bring afternoon thundershowers and revitalized greenery. Excellent for birdwatching as migratory species arrive from the north. |
| December | 8/10 | 28°C · 15 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Culture, Road trips. Holiday season brings a surge of safari travelers enjoying lush green savannahs and abundant resident game. Frequent brief showers keep the air clear. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: e-Visa · up to 90 days — Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) required online before departure.
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