Make a list of what you want to see<\/h2>\n
Before we start, it\u2019s important to ask a vital question; what do you want to see when you\u2019re in Kenya? Perhaps you want to see Zebras, or maybe you want to enjoy a budget trip to Kenya and you\u2019re not bothered about what animals you see as long as you have a good time on a safari. Either way, it\u2019s vital that you take a look at what at what\u2019s available so that you can formulate a plan.<\/p>\n
Lions are arguably one of the most common and popular animals that people want to see when they go on a safari in Kenya. There are many places to see lions, but Maasai Mara National Reserve is arguably one of the most popular to visit. Next lions, the leopard is also a very popular animal that can also be seen at Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park<\/a>. The Rhinoceros and African elephants are also commonly seen animals that are popular especially among children. Cheetahs are amazing animals to see especially when they are sprinting at full speed across the plains. They\u2019re easier to spot in other countries, but Kenya\u2019s Samburu National Park is a great place to see Cheetahs during the right seasons.<\/p>\n With so many animals to spot, it\u2019s a good idea to write down a list of what you want to see or experience so that you can plan your holiday during the right season instead of having the season dictate what you can see.<\/p>\n There are generally no poor times to visit, but we do need to warn you that there is a rainy season in Kenya that could affect the experience. The months of March, April and May will see a lot of rain so some national park lodges and camp may be closed down for the reason. If there are any months that you should avoid, it would be these three months. Visiting during the end of the year (November and December) is also generally seen is a quieter season for wildlife with light showers which may compromise your safari, although it\u2019s less likely to happen.<\/p>\n June to October will generally be the best times to go on a safari in Kenya<\/strong> because it\u2019s generally when the animals are most active. Wildlife is much easier to spot because there are fewer places for them to hide, and it\u2019s far less likely to rain. Instead, you\u2019ll get plenty of clear skies, fewer mosquitoes and you\u2019ll even get a chance to see the wildebeest migration<\/a> during the months of July till October. It\u2019s a fantastic few months to visit, but there is one downside; the crowds. This period is generally seen as the best time to visit Kenya, so you\u2019re going to see a lot of crowds, it\u2019s going to get busy and there will be many jeeps buzzing around. This generally won\u2019t be a huge problem but if you want a more private experience with fewer people around, then it\u2019s best to wait out this season.<\/p>\n November to May is a bit wetter but also a lot greener. The rates will generally drop because this is considered the low season, but it also gives you the fantastic opportunity of seeing newborn animals too. If you love birds, then migratory birds will also be around during September to April, meaning this is a fantastic opportunity to catch some exotic wildlife and do some bird spotting. Do keep in mind that this period is quite wet and rainy. Although most showers are short and won\u2019t interrupt your safari, there is a chance that events may be cancelled due to the unpredictable weather.<\/p>\n This is a very general rundown of the months that you should visit. If you\u2019re still in the planning phases and just want to gather interest with friends and family or pitch an idea, you can use these months as a general reference on when to embark on a safari in Kenya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n One of the big events that occur every year in Kenya is the Great Migration. This is an event where millions of wildebeest and zebra gradually make their way from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park to the Maasai Mara in Kenya <\/a>where they\u2019ll find larger grazing grounds, then eventually go back. Along the way, the wildebeest and zebra will encounter many of the predators that will prey on the weaker animals.<\/p>\n The Great Migration is one of the most celebrated events in the national parks across Kenya. It\u2019s truly a wonderful sight to see and absolutely one of the best times to visit Kenya if you\u2019re interested in going on a safari. We\u2019d recommend going between September and October. This is when the majority of the heard will be in Kenya and can be seen at places that are close to the Maasai Mara.<\/p>\n September and October are also fantastic months to go because it\u2019s at the end of the summer holiday rush period. This means that you won\u2019t get the massive crowds associated with the regular summer months, and the weather won\u2019t be as scorching hot when you\u2019re on your safari. Towards November, the herd will start to move back across to Tanzania so it\u2019s the last month you could go on a safari to spot the Great Migration happening. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity but you need to make sure you visit during these months in order to see the best of it.<\/p>\nThe best and worst months to visit<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Great Migration<\/h2>\n
Visiting during dry seasons<\/h2>\n