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When is the best time to see the Mara migration?
The honest answer from a Nairobi operator — not the brochure version. Month-by-month guide to the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara.
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The Great Migration, up close
Four nights on the Mara River, timed for peak crossing season (July–October). Park fees, driver-guide and camp included.
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