Kusini Plains

Kusini is a unique combination of habitats with grasslands fading into woodlands. Many different species are able to coexist in this area due to the overlapping of habitats. Besides the migratory animals, this area boasts an abundance of resident animals including elephant, giraffe, buffalo and two lion prides. However, the crown jewel here is a secret spot nicknamed 'Kusini Crater', a circular grassy plain completed encircled by dense acacia trees, which is known for large wildlife concentrations including cheetah.

Seasonal Highlights

Month	Season	Weather	Wildlife Sightings	Rec.
Jan	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant	Yes
Feb	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Wildebeest Calving	Yes
Mar	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant	Yes
Apr	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant	Yes
May	Northward Migration	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant	Yes
Jun	Beginning of Dry Season	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant (early June only)	Yes
Jul	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	- - - - -	No
Aug	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	- - - - -	No
Sep	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	- - - - -	No
Oct	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	- - - - -	No
Nov	Southward Migration	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Giraffe, gazelle, Walking Safaris and Cultural Interactions	Yes
Dec	Beginning of Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Wildebeest Migration and Zebra Migration, Lion, Cheetah, Elephant	Yes

Best Known For

• Beautiful and seldom traveled area
• The secret and magical Kusini crater
• Springs attract large wildlife concentrations
• European migrant storks in green season

Size

60 square miles

Topography

Long Grass Plains, Acacia Woodlands, Granite Kopjes, Springs, Rolling Hills

Main Species

Topi, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, Striped Hyena, Eagle Owl, Banded Mongoose