Late Crossings, Dry Season Winding Down

October still offers strong Mara crossing odds early in the month, with dry-season conditions holding across most of East Africa until the short rains approach late in the month. A good, slightly less crowded alternative to July–September.

Late Mara CrossingsBig FiveBush to Beach

What’s Happening in October

◆Final crossing opportunitiesHerds continue moving through the Mara ecosystem, with crossings less frequent than peak August.◆Bush to beach combinationsPair a late-dry-season safari with the Kenya or Tanzania coast before the rains arrive.

Weather

Dry through most of the month; short rains typically arrive in the final week or two.