Safari Country, Kenya

Kenya's safari country stages Maasai Mara's wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River, Amboseli's elephant herds with Kilimanjaro behind, Lake Nakuru's pink flamingos, and Samburu's reticulated giraffes in the arid north.

Highlights

When to Visit

Jul-Oct

Great Migration crossings at the Mara River peak August-October, dry-season game concentrations highest, and Amboseli's Kilimanjaro views at year-best clarity.

Jan-Feb

Short dry season with calving in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, predator activity at peak, and Mara wildebeest in the southern plains for two-month calving window.

Mar-May

Long rains with afternoon storms, lower rates across Mara camps, and the country at its greenest, but some lodges close and 4WD access can be limited.

Nov-Dec

Short rains with afternoon storms manageable, wildebeest dispersing across the southern Serengeti, and the country greening for the calving migration window.