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Encounter Mara

Outside protected areasby Asilia Africa

Ten-tent camp in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, which has one of the densest lion populations anywhere, with twice-daily drives and night drives in modified 4x4s. Asilia runs three-seat photographic vehicles with bean bags, rotating seats and drop sides that can be requested. The camp says October to January gives ideal photography conditions.

Details

  • Feeding not stated
  • Baiting not stated
  • No captive animals
For photographers
Photo vehicles · Power and charging · Internet
Not on offer
Hides on site
Language
English
Species nearby
Lion, Leopard, African elephant, Giraffe, Plains zebra, Buffalo and Blue wildebeest

Months

  1. January, open
  2. February, open
  3. March, open
  4. April, open
  5. May, closed
  6. June, open
  7. July, open
  8. August, open
  9. September, open
  10. October, open
  11. November, open
  12. December, open

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Nairobi time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Encounter Mara, in Nairobi time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
JanIn season06:46–07:1218:25–18:5012h 12m70°
FebIn season06:52–07:1618:29–18:5412h 9m79°
MarIn season06:47–07:1118:24–18:4812h 7m89°
AprIn season06:40–07:0418:13–18:3812h 5m79°
May06:37–07:0218:08–18:3312h 3m70°
JunIn season06:42–07:0818:11–18:3712h 2m65°
JulIn season06:47–07:1318:17–18:4212h 3m67°
AugIn season06:45–07:0918:17–18:4212h 4m75°
SepIn season06:34–06:5818:10–18:3412h 6m86°
OctIn season06:24–06:4818:01–18:2512h 8m83°
NovIn season06:21–06:4718:00–18:2512h 11m73°
DecIn season06:31–06:5718:10–18:3612h 12m68°