General overview

October in Mara was very dry due to the prolonged dry spell. It was also the start of the outbound departure of the migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra from the Mara into the Serengeti. This is normal at this time.

Most wildebeest are now heading back to their breeding grounds, east of the Loita Plains and south into Serengeti. Currently there are still big herds in the Mara triangle along the base of the Aitong escarpment. On the eastern side there are a few herds near Sand River gate, Keekorok area and Roan Hill.

Due to the presence of these herbivores, our predator sightings have been superb. All the lion prides in our game viewing territory are still there and actively hunting. We have witnessed many kills in recently, much to the excitement of our guests.

The days have generally been hot with temperatures rising to 38°C. That is quite high for the Mara. There is less activity during the day due to the heat as the animals take shelter under the trees. They are active in the morning and late afternoon. However, as I write this, we have had at least two days of rain, and we hope this is the beginning of the short rains.