Lerai Forest

The magical Lerai Forest is a special refuge for many different species of animals. Look for sly leopards perched high in the tree boughs, hiding in the leaves and dappled light. Also, watch for massive bull elephants ambling through shady thickets. Lerai is a Maasai word referring to the tall yellow barked acacias. These beautiful trees are old, gnarled by years of growing back the bark stripped off by elephants. The forest is also a special bird habitat, providing food and nesting sites for hoopoes, cuckoos and weavers.

Seasonal Highlights

Month	Season	Weather	Wildlife Sightings	Rec.
Jan	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Feb	Green Season	60 - 85 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Mar	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Apr	Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
May	Northward Migration	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Jun	Beginning of Dry Season	56 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Jul	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Aug	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Sep	Dry Season	55 - 81 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Oct	Dry Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Nov	Southward Migration	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes
Dec	Beginning of Green Season	60 - 83 F Mostly sunny with few showers	Black Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Cheetah	Yes