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When to go to Kenya? Weather, safaris, crowds… The best time per region

2022-05-22T04:22:55.367Z


Observe the animals of the Big Five, witness the Great Migration, relax on golden sand beaches or go on an adventure on the slopes of Mount Kenya... Our advice for choosing the right travel periods and destinations according to your desires. 'activities.


Kenya being located at the equator, enjoys a consistently hot and humid climate, although it varies greatly between the coastal regions and the mountainous interior areas.

There are two dry seasons: a short one, from January to February, and a longer one, from late June to October.

November and December are marked by short rains but the wettest season extends from March to May.

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When is the best time to go on safari in Kenya's national parks?

Thousands of wildebeest, zebra and antelope join the pastures of the Masai Mara between August and September.

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Kenya's national parks can be visited throughout the year, but the dry seasons, January to March and July to October, are best.

The second dry season, when the mercury hovers between 25°C and 27°C, coincides with the Great Migration, one of the world's most impressive animal spectacles.

From the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, thousands of wildebeest, zebra and antelope gradually move north to reach the pastures of the Masai Mara.

If you want to see the herds crossing the crocodile-filled Mara River, the best time is August.

In September and October, the animals that survived this perilous crossing fill the plains of the Mara.

It is also best to visit Lake Nakuru in the dry seasons, as the rains can disrupt game drives in the wetter months.

Views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park are hit and miss, but you'll have a better chance of enjoying them in the early morning or late afternoon from November to May when the skies are dusty and the thermometer displays between 26°C and 30°C.

The short wet season, from November to December, also has its advantages.

At this time of year, the parks are beautifully green and there are far fewer tourists.

The rains fall mostly in the afternoon, and migratory birds flock to take advantage of the abundance of insects.

However, it is best to avoid the wet season from March to May, as the rains are often incessant.

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When is the best time to travel to the coasts and islands of Kenya?

A small archipelago in the Indian Ocean, Lamu is renowned for its colorful villages, wild beaches and mangroves.

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The coastal regions of Kenya, from Mombasa to the islands of the Lamu Archipelago, tend to experience hot and humid weather all year round.

However, rainfall is more frequent between mid-March and May, a time to avoid if you are planning a beach getaway on your Kenya safari.

Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will prefer the months of October, November and March to enjoy clear seas at 26°C.

Kenya's tropical waters are also famous for hosting migrating whale sharks, especially around Diani Beach from October to April.

If you plan to combine a seaside stay in Mombasa with the discovery of the Masai Mara, travel in August or September.

If you plan to relax in Malindi, January and February are best,

When is the best time to hike around Mount Kenya?

Second highest peak in Africa, Mount Kenya is located 150 kilometers northeast of the capital Nairobi.

Count about five hours of ascent to reach the summit.

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The two dry seasons are considered the best times to climb Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa, whose peak rises to 5,199 meters.

However, the weather and temperatures are unpredictable, and vary greatly depending on altitude and even time of day.

January, February and September are generally considered the most reliable months in terms of weather, with sunny days and enough warmth to offset the cold nights due to the high altitude.

These months are therefore preferred by hiking enthusiasts to venture on the high slopes of Mount Kenya, covered with bamboo forests and exotic plants such as giant groundsel and lobelia.

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Source: lefigaro

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