Best Time to Visit Kenya (Month by Month Guide)

If you’ve been planning your Kenya vacation for a long time but have not been able  to decide on what is the best time of the year to visit the beautiful country then we are here to help you out. Although overall the best time to visit Kenya would normally be considered the months of June to October when it is not raining and the daytime temperature is quite bearable but it is important to note that Kenya has a diverse geography and dynamic climate patterns and so it is a good destination all year round. And so though there are months considered the best months to visit Kenya, one can visit the country all year round on a beautiful safari trip and have a wonderful time. Here is a month by month breakdown of what it is like to visit Kenya during different seasons.

January and February

January is considered a wonderful time to visit Kenya for some game viewing and it is also when the summer season is on peak. This one month actually does not form a part of either the long or short rain period and therefore could also be considered a good time for a beach holiday however the temperatures do remain high.

February is also one of the best time to visit Kenya to temperatures are high during the day but they fall in the evening. This is also the best time of the year to visit Kenya if you wish to include Masai Mara in your itinerary for this is the time when the national reserve experiences the least amount of rain so your chances of spotting the wild beasts is high.

March to May

March is when the rainy season begins to set in Kenya, and a lot of parts experience rains. However, if you wish to travel during this time, you are likely to experience less crowds and lower travel costs.

April is one of the rainiest months in the country. The game drives can be quite challenging. However, this might also be the best time of year to visit Kenya for photographers because the natural scene remakes for amazing pictures.

The month of May is quite similar to April and the beaches are no longer as accessible for fun water activities or a quiet stroll. So this might be a damper for the beach buns, but there’s plenty more to do and see at this wonderful location.

June to October

The month from June to October or when the dry season in Kenya take over this is undoubtedly the best time of the year to visit Kenya and especially the best time for Kenya Safari. One can often find her while we gather around water bodies and tourists anticipate the arrival of the iconic  wild beasts.

As the month of July moves towards its end the iconic wild beasts begin their much anticipated migration into the Masai Mara.  tourists can witness the wonderful spectacle first hand and the weather and temperature are quite suitable.

The great while beast migration reaches speaks during the month of August 11000 of V brass and while beast can be spotted crossing huge rivers while hungry crocodiles look nearby. Herbs of these animals can be witnessed almost throughout the month as these beast continuous their migration.

In the month of September the weather becomes even more try and this is the best time to go to Kenya if you are particularly interested in game viewing. Finally in October the great migration slowly begins to end but there are plenty of animals that one may be able to see at  various Safaris in Kenya.

November and December

The month of November is also the beginning of the short rainy season and a few showers begin to pour in here and there. However it is also important to note that some National reserves close around this time for example camps at the Laikipia Plateau.

The month of December generally witnesses hot days with simultaneous showers. Do a very large number of wildlife may not be visible to tourists, some local wild animals still roam around and are offence spotted on Safaris. Interestingly December is also the best time to go for a safari in Kenya if you are interested in bird watching, because this is also a season when  a variety and huge number of birds come out in the open for tourist to witness.

 In conclusion:

As mentioned above, the best time for a safari in Kenya is probably the month of June to October because this is the most  ideal time for the greatest number of wildlife sightings. but it is also important to know that being a green as well as tropical country, Kenya has a lot to offer to its tourists all year round and Safari in Kenya, the wonderful game Drives, the amazing beaches as well as the iconic wildebeest migration always await the presence of  tourists. so if you are planning a vacation to Kenya, you should consider any month of the year based on your preferences, schedules and your interests in wildlife, but be sure that you will not be disappointed with your holiday package no matter what season of the year you visit.