Nice to know:

There are 2 possibilities:

• BY CAR
  if you want to take your own car:
  here is a  description  of how to get there from Nairobi.
• BY PLANE
  Safari Link or ALS will take you from Nairobi/Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, where we will pick you up. Our ground package price includes the transfers from/to the Airstrip.

Yes!

We offer unlimited internet access through a Wifi network.

Masai Mara climate

Without knowing any better, you would probably think that the Masai Mara’s climate would be stiflingly hot. You would be wrong, but we absolutely understand where you would be coming from. It’s typically what you would expect when thinking of Africa. However, the Masai Mara’s altitude causes its climate to be cooler and wetter than you would expect it to be. Situated at an altitude varying from 1500 to 1900 meters, you can expect pleasantly warm daytime temperatures and much cooler nights. So, don’t forget to pack a sweater for the early morning game drives.

Masai Mara weather month to month

The weather & climate in Masai Mara are ideal for safari travel year-round. Average daytime temperatures are comfortable, evening temperatures can become quite chilly.

Weather overview

• January – February: this is the dry spell between the short and long rainy season, with only an incidental rain shower.
• March – May: this is the long rainy season with April being the wettest month. You don’t have to worry about it raining all day long, but it does rain regularly. Safari trails can get a little slippery. Early morning game drives are slightly now with average temperatures of 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit).
• June – August: the average daytime temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Nighttime lows are around ten degrees Celsius and (50 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s generally sunny and dry, with only an incidental rain shower.
• September – October: this time of year you can expect occasional rain showers, but it’s mostly dry. Daytime temperatures in October are slightly higher at 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit). It can be slightly cooler after rain. Early morning game drives can be chilly at around twelve degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit).
• November – December: this is the lighter of the two rainy seasons. Expect short rain showers during these two months. Average afternoon temperatures are approximately 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).

Yes:

The small plunge pool is the ideal place to cool down after a hot day on safari and to enjoy the spectacular view of the Mara River and the plains.

We offer:

• Breakfast is served while enjoying one of the most spectacular sunrises seen on this planet.
• Our delicious lunches and dinners are served as a 3-course-menue or a barbecue-buffet.
• On request, we also prepare meals to be eaten out in the bush.
• Our chefs gladly prepare vegetarian food or any special dietary requirements.

Both is available

Electricity and hot water in the camp is produced in an environmental friendly manner
– the camp is  silver eco-rated  by ecotourism Kenya.
For further Information just click on the link.

Entrance Fees Masai Mara – Important Changes 2024

The Narok County Council, which conserves and protects the Masai Mara National Reserve, has confirmed changes to the Masai Mara Entry Fees, which are effective for all guests visiting the Mara from 1st January 2024.

The Masai Mara National Reserve Fees will be divided in low and high season:

12-Hours Ticket Validity Rule
The 12-hours validity for the Masai Mara entry tickets (changed from 24-hours since July) remains.

1. One ticket is valid for entries from 6am to 6pm per day.
2. Visitors staying at Mara Siria Camp do not have to pay entrance tickets for their whole stay at the camp. Guests only need to buy their entrance tickets when going on game drives.
3. The tickets can only be bought cashless via M-Pesa or Credit Card at the park gate.
4. Guests that arrive and depart to the camp by air receive a two hour transit ticket, issued at the gate, as they head to the airstrip.

We understand that these changes are significant, but we also believe that all guests will benefit from less traffic in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This will ultimately lead to more exclusive wildlife experiences and to a better protection of the environment and wilderness of Kenya.

More Information about the entrance fees at the Mara Triangle can be read here.

Update from 4th January 2024

1. All persons, entering Kenya, except Kenyan and East African Citizens, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This includes infants and children.
   The ETA must be obtained online using  this official online tool  before start of travel.
2. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to the travel date. Upon approval, an ETA receipt containing a reference number will be sent to the email address used during the application. The standard processing time is three working days.
3. Requirements for the ETA application:
   • Passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank page (you will upload or take a photo of it in the process)
   • Scan of a passport type photo or webcam to take a selfie
   • Arrival and departure details (airlines, flight numbers and you need to upload your flight ticket)
   • Accommodation booking confirmation(s) (you also need to upload those)
   • Credit card, debit card, Apple pay or other means of payment
4. No proof of covid vaccination or negative PCR test needed.
5. Yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from a yellow fever endemic country, see  here .