When to Go to Kenya

Kenya is a year-round destination with excellent game viewing throughout the year. Visitors coming solely for the migration will need to plan carefully as the migration varies from year to year. People wanting less crowds will want to visit in the rainy season.

One of Kenya's greatest attractions is the annual wildebeest migration between Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This takes place between June and September, but can vary from year to year and is a must see for visitors on a Kenya safari.

The traditional answer for when to go to Kenya is from January to March as this is when the weather is hot and dry and most comfortable for travelling. It is a good time for bird viewing on the Rift Valley lakes. Game viewing at perennial water holes is also good at this time.

April to June and October to December are less popular times for experiencing a Kenya safari as these are the rainy seasons and flooding often occurs. However, it is usually possible to get around easily during these times and the rains do not hinder visibility.

For a detailed guide to the migration and which months offer prime game viewing where in the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem, click here.

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