“Kenya, breath-taking landscapes, cultures, and wildlife. Nothing says safari like Kenya. Whether you’re exploring the famed Maasai Mara, bird-encrusted Rift Valley lakes or arid Samburu plains, it’s as if you’ve stepped into a wildlife documentary. “
The fact that Kenya straddles the equator with negligible seasonal temperature variance, makes it the perfect year-round destination for a combination safari-and-beach holiday. Best known for the annual Great Migration (July to October). It is at this time that the scene is set for one of the world’s most epic natural wonders when almost two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle leave the southern Serengeti, to arrive in the Masai Mara from late June. The Masai Mara, together with Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, offers fantastic year-round game viewing including the legendary ‘Big Five’.
When To Visit Kenya
Summer
Hot and wet. Good time to spot wildlife. Some camps are closed. Period best avoided.
Autumn
Wetter, but game viewing is still good. April sees the start of heavy rainfall, a period to avoid is between end March to end May, but having said that, it is not an inconvenience.
Winter
Rainy season ends, although you can still expect some light rains). Good game viewing. August is one of the peak months to visit. The Great Migration is at its height in the Masai Mara.
Spring
Generally dry and a fantastic time to game view. Temperatures start to rise in October and a few showers are possible. However, it is a lovely time to travel if you want to avoid the crowds. Migratory herds start to leave the Mara. Some camps start to close in November. It is best to avoid travel to Kenya in November.