Situated at an altitude of 4, 875 to 7, 052, feet above sea level, Masai Mara Game Reserve provides much more moderate temperatures compared to the rest of Kenya. Daytime temperature ranges run at 32ºC optimum and night temperatures usually do not decrease below 12º.
Masai Mara enjoys warm and mild weather all year round. The reserve at no time does it become excessively scorching or chilly which in turn provides a very good game viewing experience making it a spectacular tourist destination throughout the entire year.
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The game reserve’s weather conditions comprises of a sunny season, cold season and rainy season. The hot season is usually from December through March when temperatures range between 28ºC and 32ºC. Nevertheless the cold season lasts from July through September; however temperatures seldom drop below 12ºC.
The long rains usually start between March and May while the short rains happen between November and mid December. The game reserve can be challenging to get around in the raining period. The ideal time to visit Masai Mara Game Reserve is the period between mid December and March and July to September as per the weather conditions.
Between July and October Masai Mara’s vegetation is lush and the daytime temperatures are pleasant – which makes it the ideal season embark on a game viewing safari in Mara. Consequently, the reserve experiences the highest visitors within this period. June and July are the coolest months at the Masai Mara Game Reserve while December and January are the hottest.
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