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 Kenya
boasts one of the best climates on the continent. It is
comfortable and pleasant during the day, with variations
in temperature due to altitude and terrain. We offer safaris
year round, and travelers who leave conventional wisdom
unheeded by making their trip during the rains of November,
April or May will almost certainly be treated to unexpected
and exciting wildlife experiences, un-crowded game reserves
and probably a good deal of sunshine. It can rain during
any month. In recent times, changing global weather patterns
make transitions between rainy and dry seasons come and
go unpredictably. The following are the typical seasonal
highlights:
December– February
This is the hot dry season. Excellent for birds and animal
viewing, though long grass may make some smaller species
hard to see. Jan-Feb is the calving season for wildebeest,
zebra, and some hoofed species. Average daily high temperature
is 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
March
Intermittent rains start at this time. Game viewing is excellent
over short new grass of the plains. Spring-like conditions
are moderated by cool nights. Average daily high temperature
is 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
April - May
These months are the heavier rainy season, and road conditions
can become difficult. There’s great biological activity
in the reserves, beautiful green landscapes and panoramas.
Average daily high temperature is 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
June - October
This is the cooler dry season. Peak tourist season is July-August.
Excellent viewing conditions, though many roads are dusty.
Wildebeest are normally encountered in the Maasai Mara in
large numbers in late July through October. Good time of
year for climbing Mt. Kenya. Average daily high temperature
is 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
November
Here begin the short rains. There’s nice greening
of plants, and birds begin arriving from Eurasia. Expect
intermittent showers and some flash flooding. Wildebeest
are migrating south out of the Maasai Mara at this time.
Average daily high temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
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