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Kenya Travel Calendar

Plan your perfect safari adventure with our comprehensive guide to the best times to visit Kenya's top destinations. Our calendar helps you understand seasonal wildlife patterns, weather conditions, and special events throughout the year.

Planning Your Safari

Kenya is a year-round destination, but certain times are better for specific experiences. Use this calendar to help plan your ideal safari based on your interests:

  • Wildlife Viewing: The dry seasons (January-February and June-October) offer the best wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources.
  • Great Migration: To witness the spectacular wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara, plan your visit between July and October.
  • Bird Watching: The wet seasons (March-May and November-December) are ideal for bird enthusiasts, with migratory birds present.
  • Beach Holidays: The best time for Kenya's coastal areas is from January to March and July to October when conditions are dry and sunny.
  • Budget Travel: Consider visiting during the "green seasons" (April-May and November) for lower rates and fewer tourists.

Best Times to Visit Kenya

Plan your perfect safari with our month-by-month guide to Kenya's top destinations

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DestinationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Masai Mara
Amboseli
Tsavo
Lake Naivasha
Diani Beach
Masai Mara
Best times to visit

Famous for the Great Migration (July-October) when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania. Excellent year-round for Big Five sightings.

Excellent
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Good
Jan, Feb, Jun, Nov, Dec
Amboseli
Best times to visit

Best known for its large elephant herds and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dry seasons (Jan-Feb and Jun-Oct) offer the clearest mountain views and best wildlife viewing.

Excellent
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Good
Mar, Jun, Nov, Dec
Tsavo
Best times to visit

One of Kenya's largest parks, famous for its 'red elephants'. Best visited during dry seasons (Jun-Oct) when wildlife congregates around water sources.

Excellent
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Good
Jan, Feb, Jun
Lake Naivasha
Best times to visit

A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, excellent for bird watching and boat safaris. Pleasant year-round with the best conditions from June to October.

Excellent
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Good
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Diani Beach
Best times to visit

Kenya's premier beach destination with white sands and turquoise waters. Best visited during the dry seasons (Jan-Mar and Jul-Oct) for optimal beach conditions.

Excellent
Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Dec
Good
Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov
Special Events
Key wildlife and seasonal events to consider
  • Great Migration (Masai Mara)
    July - October
    Millions of wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania's Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing. River crossings are most dramatic in August and September.
  • Whale Shark Season (Diani)
    February - March
    Opportunity to swim with whale sharks off the Kenyan coast near Diani Beach.
  • Bird Migration Season
    November - April
    Migratory birds from Europe and Asia arrive in Kenya, making it an excellent time for bird watching, especially at Lake Naivasha.
  • Calving Season (Masai Mara)
    January - February
    Many herbivores give birth during this period, which also means increased predator activity.
  • Low Season Discounts
    April - June
    Significant discounts on accommodations and safaris during the long rainy season.
Weather Seasons
Kenya's seasonal weather patterns
  • Long Dry Season
    June - October
    Generally dry with mild temperatures. Excellent for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources.
  • Short Rainy Season
    November - December
    Brief afternoon showers with sunny mornings. Landscapes become lush and green.
  • Short Dry Season
    January - February
    Hot and dry. Good wildlife viewing and clear skies.
  • Long Rainy Season
    March - May
    Heaviest rainfall, especially in April. Some roads may become difficult to navigate. Lower tourist numbers and reduced rates.

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