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Best Time To Visit Kenya
Understanding Kenya’s climate
The best time to visit Kenya depends on your planned activities. Divided by the equator, Kenya enjoys a tropical climate.
Kenya’s weather is generally favorable, though the coast can be very humid, and the areas around Lake Magadi and Lake Turkana experience hot, desert-like conditions. Most regions have daytime temperatures ranging from 71-91°F, rarely dropping below 55°F at night. Even during the short rains, daytime humidity is low, and the skies are clear enough to see the Milky Way at night.
During the coolest months of June, July, and August, temperatures in Nairobi hover around 60°F and can drop to about 50°F in the Aberdare region and the Mount Kenya massif.
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Best time to visit Kenya by season
Best time to visit Kenya
- Hot Months: January to March
- Long Rains: April to June
- Cold Months: June to August
- Short Rains: November to December
During the short rains, it rarely rains all day. Short, heavy showers are typically followed by sunny periods, making this a very pleasant best time to visit Kenya
What to Pack for Kenya Tours
Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Since evenings and early mornings can be chilly, warm sweaters are recommended. Low-heeled, comfortable sports or trekking shoes are best for walking safaris.
We recommend packing warm clothes, including a fleece or light wool sweater and socks, in addition to your regular safari gear. During the day, it can get quite hot, so remember to bring sunglasses, high-factor sunscreen, and a sun hat with a small brim.
For specialist trips like mountain climbing, extra clothing and footwear are necessary. Many hotels, lodges, and camps have swimming pools, so pack a swimsuit as well.
Due to limited space in vehicles and light aircraft, we advise packing minimally. Use a small bag weighing no more than 15 kgs, the luggage limit for local flights. Almost all safari lodges and camps offer same-day laundry service.
Best Places To Visit
Laikipia sprawling on the edge of the Northern Frontier, the Laikipia Plateau stretches from the slopes of Mt
Location and Size The Masai Mara National Reserve, located in southwestern Kenya, is a world-renowned wildlife reserve covering
Nairobi National Park, established in 1946, is a unique wildlife reserve located just 7 kilometers from Nairobi’s city
Things To Do
Live your safari dream on your Kenya tour with us – where the Masai Mara, the Great Migration, vast savannas, and untouched beaches await. Click the link below to explore our curated list of the top ten highlights, attractions, and activities to experience in Kenya.
Safety
While Kenya is widely regarded as a safe travel destination, it is advisable to travel in a group or with a local tour guide rather than independently. To ensure your safety during your visit, our experts have curated some essential guidelines for traveling in Kenya.
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Incredible experience The moment they came to pick us up I knew we were safe, staff were very friendly and welcoming. They made everything incredibly beautiful and so memorable . Food was delicious . We stay a day and half , they treated as so well , the atmosphere was amazing . This was one of the best trips . I would recommend it 100% for sure , best for group, individual and also family they gone make your trip most memorable . But I would say the admission fees are a little high but it’s worth it!!! Can’t to be backPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
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Very interesting tour. It was a fantastic experience. Malley is a great person that made our trip safe and smooth! We have spotted a great number of wildlife animals, thousands of zebras abd gnus...Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
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Excellent and Outstanding Trip Our 5 day safari with African Diurnal Safaris exceeded every expectation. The communication with Lameck was fast, clear, and professional from the very first message. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. Every detail was perfectly organized — hotels, meals, routes, game drives — everything was handled with care and precision. We saw the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and experienced Tanzania in the most authentic way. Truly great value for money and a company you can fully rely on. Highly recommend African Diurnal Safaris.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
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*A wonderful 8- day safari with our guide Elisante" African Diurnal Safaris is exceeded our expectations in every way, the booking process was smooth, with the team consistently responsive, accommodating, and tailoring our trip the way we wanted it. From the moment we landed in Kilimanjaro airport, everything went according to our plans. Our guide Elisante was exceptional - friendly, punctual, patient, highly knowledgeable, and a true professional. He ensured our safari through Tarangire, northern Serengeti for the great migration, and Ngorongoro crater.Thanks to Elisante's expert guidance, we had the privilege of witnessing breathtaking wildlife including the great migration at the Mara river, as well as lions, cheetahs, leopard, rhinos, buffaloes , elephants, the fascinating African "ugly 5", countless other species roaming the plains and Highlands, along with a incredible variety of birds - the wonders were endless.We are deeply grateful to African Diurnal Safaris and special thanks to Lameck who suggested a wonderful itinerary for us, as well as our guide Elisante for crafting such unforgettable experience for our family. These cherished memories will last a lifetime.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
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Amazing Safari An amazing experience in Kenya on safari. African Diurnal were great from the beginning booking to the end of the trip. They offered fantastic payment and cancellation terms that really made us feel comfortable. They were very clear with their communications beforehand and had everything prepared for our arrival in Kenya. Their driver (Robert) was truly fantastic, with local knowledge and a calmness that put us at ease straight away. His wildlife knowledge enabled us to have really close encounters with all of the big five! We also witnessed a cheetah and lion double kill on our last game drive! Amazing! Would highly recommend this company for an East African safari experience!Posted on Google![]()
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We embarked on a luxurious 12-day safari adventure in Tanzania and Kenya, during which we explored the breathtaking Serengeti and the renowned Masai Mara. This experience was not only wonderful but also far surpassed our expectations regarding the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes we encountered. We were fortunate to observe hundreds of elephants, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, lions, and countless other species, including the magnificent leopards and cheetahs. The expertise and dedication of our guides, Elisante in Tanzania and David in Kenya, were significant highlights of our trip. Their extensive knowledge of the region and its wildlife, coupled with their genuine passion for their work, contributed to a seamless and delightful journey. I highly recommend African Diurnal Safaris.+4Posted on Google![]()
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We had a really good 6 days of safari. Lameck is a perfect guide and a good and professional driver. And he is a really nice guy. We had many laughs and manu interesting talks. Best recomodations from Linda and JensPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Linda M16 February 2025Verified
Very knowledgeable about wildlife and a perfect and safe driver who pays respect to wildlife 🐆 Lameck is the owner of this wonderful safari agency. He is born and raised a little outside Serengeti and knows tremendous much about the wildlife in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. He speaks perfectly English and during our shared dinner, we have talked about nature, politics, culture, religion, history - we have learned so much! Very importantly he is an experienced and safe driver who also takes care of the animals e.g. waiting for animals to cross roads in contrast to many other drivers we saw on our way. We experienced a flat tire on night - but no problem! Lameck could fix it right away 🙌 We are so happy, that we consider to hire the company next year for a safari in Uganda and/or Kenya 🦒Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Peter S7 January 2025Verified
Amazing Safari with Diurnal Safaris After good advices for our custom made Safari we had a wunderful time in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire! With our very kind driver Samson we spot the Big Five in 4 amazing days! We higly recommend Diurnal !!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
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Amazing 7 day safari experiences in Northern Tanzania Unforgettable safari experience with African Diurnal Safaris . I and my husband went on a 7-days safari adventure covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara national park and had the most spectacular experience. The guide Lameck goes above and beyond to give us an unforgettable safari. With Lameck’s help we managed to see all the big five’s and we had incredible experiences seeing both lions and Leopard hunting prey. The selected accommodations (Tortilis Camps and Karatu Tented Lodge) was top norch and food were great throughout the whole safari trip. Would highly recommend anyone going for a safari with African Diurnal Safaris and choose Lameck to be your safari guide you won't regret.