Masai Mara in January

January is a good time to visit Masai Mara, if not quite the absolute peak.

Weather in Masai Mara in January

Average highs in January are around 28°C, dropping to about 12°C at night. Expect occasional showers on some days.

What happens in January

A drier, warmer spell with good resident game viewing and fewer visitors than migration season.

Experience quality this month is 4 out of 5, and visitor levels are moderate. The best period overall is June to October.

What to pack

• a warm jacket for early mornings and evenings
• neutral-coloured layers
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Masai Mara through the year

Other good choices in January

• Bwindi Uganda
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Serengeti Tanzania
• Volcanoes Rwanda
• Lake Nakuru Kenya
• Murchison Falls Uganda

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Sources: Magical Kenya (Kenya Tourism Board) - Maasai Mara · Mara Conservancy - Mara Triangle · Climates to Travel - Masai Mara · Weather Spark - Narok
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.