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Each season offers unique experiences, so the best time to visit Kenya depends on your interests, whether it’s wildlife viewing, photography, or simply enjoying the natural beauty.
- Green Season (March to May):
- This period is characterized by the long rains, which typically occur from March to May.
- The landscape becomes lush and green, making it a beautiful time for photography and wildlife viewing.
- Many animals give birth during this time, leading to increased sightings of young wildlife.
- However, some areas may be less accessible due to muddy roads, and there may be occasional heavy rains.
- Low Season (June to October):
- This season coincides with the dry months, particularly from June to October.
- Wildlife viewing is excellent as animals congregate around water sources, making them easier to spot.
- The weather is generally cooler and drier, making it a comfortable time for safaris.
- Prices for accommodations and tours may be lower compared to the High Season, making it a good time for budget travelers.
- High Season (July to September):
- This is the peak tourist season, particularly during the Great Migration, when wildebeest and zebras move from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
- The demand for accommodations and tours is high, leading to increased prices.
- The weather is typically dry and sunny, providing excellent conditions for wildlife viewing.
- Popular parks and reserves can be crowded during this time, especially around key migration viewing spots.
- Best Overall Time (June – October):
- Dry season offers the most consistent game viewing across Kenya’s top reserves.
- Animals gather around limited water sources, making sightings easier.
- Excellent time to visit Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Laikipia.
- Great Migration Highlights (July – October):
- The Great Migration arrives in the Masai Mara from Tanzania.
- August – September are peak months for river crossings at the Mara River – a bucket-list spectacle of wildebeest, zebras, and crocodiles. October offers great game viewing as herds prepare to return to Tanzania.
Budget-Friendly Periods
(March – May *Long rains & November *Short rains)
- Fewer tourists and lower prices on safaris and lodges.
- Lush, green landscapes and great birdwatching.
- Some lodges may close due to accessibility challenges in very wet areas.
