Kenya
Kenya Travel Guide
Maasai Mara migrations, Amboseli elephants, and classic safari camps-how to plan your Kenya wildlife trip.
Kenya
Kenya Travel Guide
Live weather
Nairobi
16°C
Overcast
Humidity 83%Wind 4 km/h
Typical climate
Tropical climate moderated by altitude. Coastal areas are hot and humid; safari regions are warm by day and cool at dawn. Long rains (Mar–May) and short rains (Nov–Dec) can affect road access in remote parks.
Map
Nairobi
Best time to visit
- Jul–Oct: Great Migration river crossings in the Maasai Mara.
- Jan–Feb: dry season -excellent game viewing, fewer mosquitoes.
- Jun & Nov–Dec: green season-lush landscapes and newborn animals.
Temperature ranges
Dry season
12–28°C
Cool mornings on game drives.
Wet season
15–26°C
Afternoon showers possible.
Coast
24–32°C
Humid; beach extension option.
Clothing suggestions
- Neutral khaki, olive, or beige-avoid bright colours on safari.
- Light fleece or jacket for early-morning drives.
- Comfortable closed shoes; sandals for lodge downtime.
- Wide-brim hat and sunglasses for open-roof vehicles.
Packing essentials
- Binoculars for distant wildlife sightings.
- Insect repellent and malaria prophylaxis if advised.
- Camera with zoom lens or good phone telephoto.
- UK Type G adapter; power bank for long game-drive days.
Top attractions
- Maasai Mara National Reserve-Big Five and Great Migration.
- Amboseli National Park-elephants with Kilimanjaro backdrop.
- Lake Nakuru-flamingos and rhino sanctuary.
- Nairobi National Park-wildlife minutes from the capital.
- Diani Beach-Indian Ocean extension after safari.