The Masai Mara National Reserve is most accessible and full of animals during certain seasons of the year. Safaris in Kenya are among the best that can be taken on the African continent. Due to its distinctive ecosystem, which is home to a variety of wildlife species and stunning landscape, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is one of the nation’s top tourist destinations.
The Masai Mara National Reserve, which shares a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in the Mara region, is part of the Great Rift Valley, a fault line that stretches from Ethiopia’s Red Sea through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. The reserve covers 1510 square kilometers of land. The Masai Mara National Reserve’s western border is defined by the Siria Escarpment, a magnificent plateau that is elevated and constitutes part of the reserve. The Ngama Hills to the east, which are covered with the kind of leafy shrubs that black rhinos enjoy, as well as sandy soils, are among the different terrain types found there.
The other type is found in the Mara Triangle, which borders the Mara River and contains lush grassland and forests that support a variety of species, including the wildebeest. The majority of the region is made up of the central plains, which include rolling grasslands with sporadic boulders and plants that are well-liked by the plains’ flora. Masai Mara is recognized for providing excellent opportunities for animal viewing throughout the year. To watch how the big wildebeest migration unfolds, however, the best time to travel to the Mara is from July to October.
“Lions season”
January to March
The lion season is when the vast majority of large plains game species, including as zebras and wildebeest, give birth to their offspring. At the start of the year, Maasai Mara is dotted with young children who are accompanying their mothers for a few weeks. Along with the vast number of calf calves, there are predators. The Masai Mara Game Reserve and Mara Naboisho are home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of predators, including lions. During this period, lion sightings should be frequent and in prides.
The Masai Mara and Naboisho Conservancy provide endless days of excitement every year. On a Masai Mara game drive safari, it will be simpler to view animals because there hasn’t been any rain and the greenery is less dense.
season of green
April through June
The “Green Season,” often known as the early spring, is the most picturesque time to go on a Masai Mara safari. The most rain usually falls during these months. The savannah appears to be at its most stunning when it is clean, dust-free, and cloud-free in Africa. You have a high chance of watching predators in action as they are attracted to the synchronized birth of hundreds of young antelope, impala, kudu, waterbuck, and other species. This is the best time of year to go bird watching because tens of thousands of migrant birds arrive at this time to establish a colorful habitat on the savannah. A variety of birds might find the ideal refuge and food among the magnificent blossoming trees and flowers. The Green Season offers less expensive travel and fewer tourists than other seasons of the year, in addition to the dramatic grandeur of the season. Going on a Masai Mara safari with Dav Safaris during the green season is the ideal way to spend Easter Break.
Season of migration
July to September
The Great Wildebeest Migration deserves a spot on that list since it is one of nature’s most amazing displays. The Great Migration is the last multi-species migration that still occurs today, including around 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes. Around the end of June, millions of recently arrived brown and black specks begin to show up, covering the Mara’s immense plains and adding its already breathtaking splendor. Participating in the Great Migration with Dav Safaris and seeing this World Natural Wonder gives another perspective. Your life will be changed by a safari with one of our Maasai guides, who will also help you gain a deeper knowledge of the complex interactions that make up the Masai Mara environment. The only people who properly comprehend the Mara are the Maasai, who are true naturalists. Due to our long-standing commitment to the Masai culture, we are able to provide authentic safari experiences that leave our visitors with lifelong memories, a feeling of purpose, and a desire to engage.
animal season
October through November
From mid-October to December, when the fleeting rains tempt them south, the herds move faster. The vegetation on the Mara plains is scarce because of the constant grazing by the large herds of zebra and wildebeest. When the amount of rain decreases and the grass begins to dry out, the wildebeest move south in search of fresh pasture. In time to meet their Southern sisters and brothers at the family reunion, which drew more than 1.5 million people, the Northern Migration approaches the Mara after passing through the Naboisho Conservancy. On their route back to Lloita, the Northern Migration makes another stop in Naboisho, where they remain until the end of the year. This is a great time to see the Migration gently reentering the Serengeti from the Masai Mara in the north-east.
Holiday season
December
from the beginning of December and today. Instead of snow, which would have made the Maasai Mara grasslands white, there is a diversity of species scattered throughout them. Christmas is unlike any other time of the year in that it is a season of joy, reflection, family, and friendship. Preparations are being made to organize a spectacular event that will enable our Christmas guests escape the bitter winter weather. Dav Safaris creates fun and interesting activities for your kids to participate in while on a Masai Mara safari in order to teach them about the fascinating Maasai culture and its distinctive flora and fauna.
Traveling to the Masai Mara National Reserve
To get to the Masai Mara National Reserve, which is 241 kilometers southeast of Nairobi City, you can either drive there or take a fly. If you drive, it will take you about five hours to get from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You can get around via taxi, bus, or personal automobile. Visitors are recommended to use 4WD vehicles to help them navigate the muddy paths to Masai Mara National Reserve. For those who would rather fly, there are chartered flights available from Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Masai Mara National Reserve accommodations
The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya offers a variety of hotel alternatives that will allow you to relax and take pleasure in your safari. Maasai Serena Safari Lodge, Base Camp Masai Mara, Mara Bush Camp, Mpata Safari Club, Matira Camp, Acacia House, Mara West Chalets, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Elewana Sand River, Tembo Tented Camp Governors Private Camp, and Mara Ngenche Luxury Tented Camp are a few of them. They include luxurious, affordable, and budget-friendly lodgings.
