The Masai Mara National Game reserve can be visited all year round but there are favorable months depending on your interests. There are two seasons in Masai Mara National Game reserve: The dry and wet season. They both come in two phases. The dry season runs from December to February and Mid June to September. The wet seasons run from October to November and March to mid June. In most cases, in Kenya, Maasai Mara Weather in May is known as the most wet month together with November. Its part of the wet seasons that runs from March to mid June.
Travelling during this time is usually not recommended since the trails are muddy and wet. Sometimes it can also be less enjoyable depending on the person but it can be a great adventure for some other people. It will although limit you on certain things like you may avoid a certain trail when it’s impassable and may miss out on photo opportunities.
The wet season if one can find a way out, is the best time for people that don’t want the crowds and want quiet and peace and tranquility while in the wild.
Packing List
Try not to have very tight clothes while in the Masai Mara National Game reserve. Loose clothes will give you a chance to manage both heat and the cold. Don’t carry unnecessary clothes, you can wash and redo some of them. Most hotels and camps will give you laundry services. Make sure the clothes you carry can work for the different weather conditions in the Masai Mara National Game reserve; it can shine or rain anytime of the day.
- Full sleeved shirts
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirt
- Sets of undergarments
- Fleece lined shirt
- Pairs of cotton pant or trousers
- Cargo pants
- Pair of comfortable shorts
- Pair of socks
- Passport and Stamped visa
- Return tickets
- Medical and Travel insurance papers
- Details of emergency contact
- Digital copy of passport pages
- Camera
- Mobile Phone
- Torch
- Extra back up batteries.
- Ear plugs as there will be lot of noise at night.
- Portable battery charger essential to charge all the above electronics.
- Plug Adapters / Convertors
- Memory Cards
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