MAASAI MARA

Just a few degrees south of the equator, there are only minor fluctuations in the length of day and temperature over the year. What does vary, however, is the rainfall: there are two distinct seasons, the long rains from mid-March through June; and the short rains during November and early December. Clear bright mornings are the norm throughout most of the year, and in season, the rain tends to arrive in the afternoon and evening.

–Hot Dry Season (January to March): The warmest and driest time of the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F)

–Long Rainy Season (April to June): Temperatures average between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F)

–Cool Dry Season (July to October): Temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F)

–Short Rainy Season (November to December): Temperatures average between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F)

There are no visa requirements for any traveller visiting Kenya.

To enter Kenya you will need:

–All foreign travellers, including infants and children, must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel to Kenya.

–The eTA must be applied for through the  Online Portal . Your eTA is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

–An eTA fee is applicable for many nationalities including the US and UK.

–An eTA is not required if you have a valid East African Tourist Visa (EATV).

–A valid passport for at least six months from the date of entry, recommended with at least two blank pages (temporary passports will not be accepted).

–Passport holders from the following EAC countries are exempted from applying for an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Please note that all scheduled internal flights carry a luggage restriction of 15kg/33lb per person in soft bags, including carry-ons. The acceptance of excess baggage is at the sole discretion of the airline but some offer the option to purchase an additional freight seat for luggage weighing up to 75kg/165lb.

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for entry to Kenya.

–Travellers arriving from an endemic country will be required to present a valid yellow fever certificate for all travellers older than one year.

–Vaccinations need to be administered 10 days or more prior to travel, and the certificate will need to be provided as proof.

–Depending on your onward travel plans, or country of residence, you may also be required to have a yellow fever certificate for entry.

–Yellow fever certificates now have a lifetime validity.

Kenya is classified as a malaria area. We recommend that travellers contact their local medical clinic for professional advice, and that they obtain comprehensive travel insurance, including health cover, prior to travelling.

–Insect repellent is provided at all Angama properties and at most lodges in the region, please confirm for your specific itinerary.

All guests staying at Angama properties are covered for Emergency Medical Evacuation by air to a Nairobi hospital – from there onwards all medical costs are for the traveller’s own expense.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance at the time of booking to ensure you are covered for the unexpected. The insurance should include coverage for trip delay, trip interruption, trip cancellation, emergency medical and emergency evacuation/repatriation, and baggage delay and loss.

In an effort to reduce the impact on the environment, Kenya has recently made the use and importation of all single-use plastic bags illegal. With this in mind, we suggest you lean in to Kenya’s eco-friendly ways and leave any single-use plastic bags behind.