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Maasai Mara, Kenya
Mara River Lodge
Migration-season lodge close to the Mara river corridor.
Owner-direct listing$280 ppn
🇰🇪 Kenya · park · places
Maasai Mara
Kenya's flagship wildlife reserve, known for big cats, migration crossings, and a strong camp-and-conservancy mix.
Properties in Maasai Mara
When to visit
Best months for Maasai Mara
dry
Jan
Calving · big cats hunt newborns
dry
Feb
Calving continues · clear skies
wet
Mar
Long rains begin · low rates
wet
Apr
Heavy rains · most lodges closed
wet
May
Rain easing · lush · empty parks
dry
Jun
Migration enters Mara
dry
Jul
Migration · river crossings begin
dry
Aug
Peak migration · book 9mo ahead
dry
Sep
Crossings continue · slightly fewer crowds
dry
Oct
Migration leaves · big cats feast
wet
Nov
Short rains · birding peaks
mixed
Dec
Festive · coastal heat · busy
Experiences
Iconic moments in Maasai Mara
River crossings
Watch wildebeest plunge into the Mara River from July to October.
Hot-air balloon
Dawn flight over the savanna with champagne breakfast.
Maasai village visit
Spend an afternoon with a family in the adjacent conservancy.
Logistics
Getting to Maasai Mara
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO). Most camps offer road or light-aircraft transfers.
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