Best time to visit Masai Mara – Guaranteed adventures in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve 2023 – 2024

Best time to visit Masai Mara -The dry season is considered the best time to visit Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. During the dry seasons, sightings are considerably easier with less foliage and large numbers of wildlife usually congregate around the water areas.  The Masai Mara is a must-visit destination when organizing a trip to Kenya. One of the world’s natural wonders, the Great Wildebeest Migration, which is considered to be the second-largest migration of terrestrial mammals in history, takes place in Masai Mara.

Great Wildlife Migration

When planning safaris to Masai Mara National Reserve, perfect timing will make your experience more magical than you can imagine. Different seasons may offer different safari experiences depending on the climate that usually influences the movement of the animals in the reserve.

All you need to know about Masai Mara National Reserve – Best time to Visit Masai Mara National Reserve – Different seasons in Masai Mara

Migration Season (July to September)

July to September is the best time to witness the Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara

The Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders and something you shouldn’t miss on your bucket list. More than 1.5 million wildebeest, together with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, set off on their long, epic journey every year. The mammal grazers confront a variety of difficulties on this journey. The migration of the wildebeest is breathtaking!

The Great Migration is the final multi-species migration that has ever occurred, making it one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Millions of just-arrived brown and black dots cover the vast Mara plains starting at the end of June, adding to the wonder of this Natural Wonder of the World.

It is preferable to visit Masai Mara between July and October, which is typically a dry season, to see the great wildebeest migration. The mammal grazers during this period arrive in the reserve in large numbers and you will be amazed by the incredible numbers that you will witness. The other reason this period is considered the best for migration safaris is that since it is usually a dry season, the foliage is less and spotting wildlife is really much easier compared to the other month of the year.

Green season (April to June)

April to June is a green season in Masai Mara – Best time to Visit Masai Mara

For those who want to visit Masai Mara’s magical reserve when it’s less crowded, the green season is ideal. The savannah clears up during this time, becoming clear and free of haze and dust, enhancing the beauty of Africa’s breathtaking vistas.

The simultaneous birth of hundreds of juvenile antelopes, impalas, kudus, waterbucks, and a plethora of other animals makes the green season considerably more exciting and attracts a number of predators. You have a decent possibility of seeing predators at work here.

The best time to go bird watching is when migrating birds arrive in their hundreds to build beautiful nests on the savannah. In order to fully experience the amazing magnificence of the enormous African savannas and their incredible diversity of species, visitors should go during the green season. The gorgeous blossoming trees and flowers provide an ideal haven and source of food for a variety of birds.

Visitors that travel during the Green Season benefit from lower costs and fewer crowds than during peak seasons in addition to the spectacular grandeur of the season. Acacia Safaris Limited’s Masai Mara safari during the green season is the ideal way to spend your mid-year holidays and time off.

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