When is the best time to see the great migration in the Masai Mara (from Nairobi)?
In Kenya’s Masai Mara the great migration river crossings are typically seen from July to October, with August and September the most reliable, as the herds move up from the Serengeti.
Best months
- Best time
- Mara crossings July to October
- Peak
- August to September
- Where
- the Masai Mara (from Nairobi), Kenya
The Mara is the northern end of the migration loop. The wildebeest and zebra arrive in the second half of the year, and the Mara River crossings are the headline event.
Nairobi is the usual starting point for Masai Mara safaris. The dry season also makes general game viewing easier as animals gather near water.
Explore the Masai Mara (from Nairobi)
Tours to see the great migration
- Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre
- Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
- Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park
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Seasonal timing from Kenya Tourism Board. Place data from Head Your Way. How Head Your Way compiles its data.