January is best for safari, beaches, hiking, birdwatching and avoiding the crowds.
Explore: Nairobi, Amboseli, Tsavo, Diani, Watamu & Lamu
One of the best months to visit Kenya. With hot, dry weather across much of the country, January is an excellent time to see wildlife as animals gather around water sources, migratory birds remain present in many areas, and human visitors are fewer. It’s also a great month to combine a safari and beach holiday. What a way to start the year!
February is best for safari, photography, beaches, regional travel and avoiding the crowds.
Explore: Nairobi, Amboseli, Tsavo, Diani, Watamu & Lamu
Usually one of the driest months with clear skies and warm temperatures. February offers fantastic game viewing in the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Samburu and excellent visibility for keen photographers. At the coast, February is a month perfect for beach lounging and watersports in Kenya.
March is best for lower prices and fewer people.
Explore: Diani, Watamu & Lamu
As we begin to move into Kenya’s rainy season, a carpet of fresh vegetation grows beneath dramatic skies. Ahead of the ‘long rains’, early March offers good conditions for quieter safaris when there is plenty of game to see and fewer people in the parks and reserves.
April is best for photographers and budget travel in Kenya.
The wettest month of the year and the peak of the ‘long rains’ means April is the quietest time to visit Kenya. This is low-season and while the rains can be disruptive, April offers spectacular brooding skies and a verdant landscape for game-watching.
May is best for photography, nature-lovers and value-for-money.
Kenya in May is wonderful for birdlife, lush landscapes and impressive mountain forests and waterfalls. The rains mean it’s still low-season and therefore perfect for safari bargain hunters!
June is best for safari, hiking and outdoor pursuits.
Explore: Nairobi, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo
The rains ease this month but the lower temperatures make June an ideal time for hiking and exploring the Rift Valley on foot. As the vegetation begins to thin, spotting wildlife on safari becomes a little easier too.
July is best for wildlife enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Kenya.
Explore: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo, Diani & Watamu
The Great Migration begins in July with thousands of animals arriving on the plains of the Masai Mara. Temperatures are still cooler and pleasant in most regions, but the weather is dry and there is excellent visibility, so July is great for photographs, trekking and outdoor activities.
August is best for The Great Migration.
Explore: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo, Diani & Watamu
August is usually the busiest month for safari in Kenya as The Great Migration arrives in the Masai Mara. This is one of nature’s most awesome spectacles as mega-herds and their predators journey north in search of grazing. August is a popular time to combine safari with hiking and beach-time. 
September is best for The Great Migration and exploring Kenya.
Explore: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Tsavo, Diani & Watamu
As the dry weather and comfortable temperatures continue, The Great Migration remains in the great plains of the Masai Mara making wildlife viewing exceptional in September. Often a little quieter with visitors, this is a great time to venture further afield and journey deeper into Kenya.
October is best for game viewing and beach holidays.
Explore: Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Diani & Watamu
October is the last month of the dry season with warm and pleasant weather before the arrival of the ‘short rains’. As The Great Migration begins to move south towards Tanzania, this is a wonderful time to safari in the Masai Mara, and to explore Amboseli and Tsavo. October is also one of the best months for beach holidays – a relaxing finish to a safari trip!
November is best for birdwatchers, photographers and value-for-money.
The ‘short rains’ arrive, often as brief showers in the afternoon, and the landscapes become greener again. There are fewer human visitors but it’s a popular time for bird enthusiasts as plenty of migratory species return.
December is best for safari, beach and festive holidays in Kenya.
Explore: Lamu
Early December can be relatively quiet and a great time to safari as the rains end and vegetation thins. Christmas in Kenya sees beach resorts and major tourist destinations busy and festive.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Africa or a seasoned safari traveller, every month in Kenya has something to offer. Ready for your journey? Get in touch with us to go further.