Best Time To Travel To Kenya

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

The best wildlife viewing months in Kenya are during the Dry season from late June to October. The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in August and remains until October when they move back to the Serengeti in Tanzania. Wildlife viewing is good year-round, but this can differ for some parks. See below to learn when to visit which park.

Best TimeJune to October, January to February (All parks)

High SeasonJuly to November, January and February (Some of the parks get very crowded especially the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru)

Low SeasonMarch to May (Some lodges and camps in high rainfall areas close down)

Best WeatherJune to October (Little to no rainfall)

Worst WeatherMarch, April and May (Peak of Wet season)

June to October –Dry Season

Wildlife is easier to spot because the bush is less dense and animals gather around waterholes and rivers
It’s unlikely to rain, the days are sunny with clear skies, and there are fewer mosquitoes
July to October are the best months to see the wildebeest migration
It gets very busy and crowded in the most popular parks

November to May –Wet Season

The scenery is beautiful and green
Rates drop because it’s the low season
Newborn animals can be seen, and in general, you will still see plenty of wildlife
Migratory birds are present from September to April
Except for March, April and May, rains are short showers in the afternoon or evening and will rarely compromise your safari
During March to May the rains can be continuous – some lodges and camps close down during part of the Wet season

Best Time To Travel To Kenya

June to October –Dry Season

November to May –Wet Season

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