The Maasai Mara is a year-round destination, but each season brings a different character.

January – March: Calving Season

The short rains have passed and the plains are green. This is calving season in the southern Serengeti — but the Mara’s resident wildlife is abundant and the landscape is lush.

April – June: Green Season

The long rains bring dramatic skies and fewer visitors. Rates are lower, the bush is thick and green, and birdlife is exceptional.

July – October: The Great Migration

This is what most visitors come for. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebra arrive at the Mara River, and the crossings — chaotic, unpredictable, unforgettable — are the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.

November – December: Short Rains

The herds begin their return south. The rains are brief and dramatic, and the Mara is quiet again — perfect for those who prefer solitude.