Low season in the Masai Mara means the long rains from roughly March to May and short rains in November and December. See which months count, how park
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The Mara Triangle, the Narok side of the reserve and the conservancies each have their own managers, tickets and rules. Compare night drives, vehicle limits, fees and who
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Is the Masai Mara worth it for a first safari? An honest look at the park fee, the migration months, crowds at river crossings and rough roads, with
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Who the Maasai are, where they live in Kenya and Tanzania, and how age sets, cattle, beadwork and the adumu dance fit together. Plus how conservancies and tourism
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Where to look for African wild dogs in Laikipia, Kenya: the conservancies that list them, the recovery and setback story, denning, and honest advice on why sightings are
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Nanyuki is about 190 km north of Nairobi, with the equator running through town and Mount Kenya to the south-east. Distances to Ol Pejeta, Lewa and Samburu, the
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Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy, is Kenya's only place to see chimpanzees. Learn why the chimps are there, the visiting windows, entry fees and how to
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Most Kenya safari guests tip the driver-guide about US$10 to 20 per guest per day and the camp team about US$5 to 15, in cash, at the end
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Your first day on a Masai Mara safari is mostly the road: about 227 km from Nairobi to Sekenani Gate, then camp check-in, the briefing, a first game
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Almost all budget camps in the Masai Mara sit outside the reserve, near the Sekenani, Talek or Ololaimutiek gates. Here is where they are, what you give up,
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