Maasai Mara National Reserve,
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ACCESS: Can be accessed by road, the road network is not in a good condition, fly-in option can also be a viable option
The distance from Nairobi to Masai Mara is 270km and takes 6 hours of driving time
WEATHER: Masai Mara National Reserve lies close to the equator hence its altitude is affected, this region is colder and wetter
It has two seasons: Dry season: June, July, August, September, and October the temperature is 25 degrees, cold evening and early mornings temperatures of 12 degrees
Wet season: November and December, short rains
January and February, Short showers
March, April, May, Long rains, the wettest month being April
WILDLIFE:Animals:Black Rhino,Bat-eared fox,black-eared jackal,spotted hyena,impala,reedbuck,Thomsons gazelle,eland,topi,buffalo,elephant,giraffe,Lion,Leopard,Cheetah
Birds: Kori bustard, Rufous-bellied heron, Secretary bird, Sooty chat, Usambiro barbet.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: All year round
June to October are the best months for wildlife viewing the vegetation is scarce animals can be spotted easily and animals tend to gather at water holes and rivers, these periods are also best for viewing river crossings.
April and May rains may be a problem for the roads and make navigation a problem.