Understanding the Mara

The Maasai Mara is extraordinary year-round — but each season offers something different.

High Season (July – October)

  • Drier conditions

  • Highest chance of witnessing the Great Migration

  • Peak wildlife density

  • Higher park fees and demand

Migration patterns are weather-dependent and never guaranteed — but this period offers the strongest likelihood.

Low / Green Season (November – June)

  • Lush landscapes

  • Dramatic skies and softer light

  • Fewer vehicles

  • Better value

Many photographers prefer this season for its colour and atmosphere.

Two Maasai men dressed in traditional red and black plaid shukas, standing in a grassy savannah with trees in the background at sunset, holding spears.

Our Guides

Our safaris are led by exceptional Maasai guides — born on the land, deeply knowledgeable, and profoundly respectful of wildlife.

They don’t chase sightings.
They read the environment.

Cultural understanding and ethical wildlife viewing are at the heart of everything they do.

Living room with large glass sliding doors opening to outdoor landscape with trees and a large, twisted tree in the distance.
Interior of a luxury safari tent with a bed, armchairs, and a small table, surrounded by mesh screens and canvas walls.

Our Lodge

Our lodge is intentionally left unnamed — selected not for branding, but for its extraordinary setting, intimate scale, and the rare feeling of truly belonging in the Mara.

Set deep within the Masai Mara Reserve, the lodge is unfenced and open to the wilderness, allowing wildlife to move freely through the landscape around you.

At its heart is a beautiful stone lodge house, home to four elegant double rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. A shared dining room and lounge provide a welcoming space for guests to relax, reflect, and gather between game drives.

Surrounding the main lodge are four luxurious safari tents, offering a refined balance of comfort and immersion in nature. Every room and tent is serviced daily, ensuring a seamless five-star experience throughout your stay.

With an in-house chef preparing exceptional cuisine and attentive staff caring for every detail, this is safari at its finest — indulgent, adventurous, and quietly unforgettable.

CONSERVATION & ETHICS

Travel With Purpose

Peponi Safaris exists because of Kenya’s wildlife — and we believe it’s our responsibility to protect it.

A portion of every safari supports:

  • Kenya Wildlife Service

  • David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Ethical Wildlife Viewing

We adhere to strict standards:

  • No crowding wildlife

  • No off-road driving

  • No pressure on animals

  • Respect for natural behaviour at all times

Conservation isn’t an add-on. It’s fundamental.

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