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The Masai Mara, Kenya The Masai Mara Kenya Remove
In September29°C7 rainy days
Flying time19h 05mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay3–4 nights
Best forFamilies · Wildlife & nature · Photographers
The feel of itGolden, wide open, big sky
Where people stayTalek and the Talek Gate areaor Mara North or Naboisho conservancies
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageKESSwahili and English
AccommodationCheap

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