Best Time to Visit Kenya

The best time to visit Kenya is between July and September when the country experiences the dry season. Kenya lies on the coastline of the Indian Ocean in East Africa. The country is famous for its scenic beauty and wildlife reserves. It is regarded as the best safari destination in the world, with about fifty national parks located here. This place is home to the Big Five, i.e. lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.

Furthermore, the monsoon seasons are also an ideal time to visit this country owing to lesser crowds and green vegetation and wildlife.

Dry Season

• Time period: January to February and June to October
• Temperature range: 19 degrees Celsius to 26 degrees Celsius
• Average rainfall: No rainfall

The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry season since the weather remains nice with clear skies and bright sun. Also, Kenya's tourist spots, wildlife reserves, and beautiful landscapes will let you indulge in its natural beauty completely. In addition, you can take part in plenty of festivals that take place during this period. Together, these factors draw the attention of many tourists across the world.

Following are the best things you can do during your tour in Kenya during the dry season:

1. Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve

2. Look at the flocks of pink flamingos at Lake Nukuru

3. Visit Lake Naivasha, located at the Great Rift Valley

4. Go to the Maralal International Camel Derby

5. Enjoy yourself with your family on the spectacular Watamu Beach

6. Visit the Nairobi National Museum

7. Enjoy the Nairobi Restaurant Week that takes in late January or early February

8. Take part in the Kenyatta International Convention Centre festival of Nairobi

9. Take part in the agricultural event of Nairobi International Trade Fair that takes place during September.

Wet Season

• Time period: November to December and March to May
• Temperature range: 23 degrees Celsius to 33 degrees Celsius
• Average rainfall: 650 to 700 mm

Another ideal time to make your Kenya trip is during the wet season that prevails during November and December. Since the actual wet season begins in March, the average weather in Kenya remains mild, particularly during this period of two months. However, the weather from March to May remains hot and humid. Few sections of the country even receive high rainfall. This period is ideal for sightseeing, birdwatching, etc.

Check out the top things you can do while going on a tour in Kenya in the wet season:

1. Enjoy the views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park

2. Enjoy sightseeing in Nairobi

3. Enjoy the East Africa Arts Festival at Nairobi that takes place in March

4. Experience the Mombasa Carnival at Mombasa

5. Go on a trip to trip to Hell's Gate National Park

6. Indulge yourself in the arts of Banana Hill Art Gallery

7. Take part at the Rusinga Cultural Festival that takes place in the Rusinga Island just before Christmas

8. See the Maulid Festival held at the Lamu Island during October in the honour of Prophet Mohammad

9. Visit the great ancient Mosque of Gedi

Monsoon Season

• Time period: April and May
• Temperature range: 30 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius
• Average rainfall: 150 to 160 mm

The monsoon season seems a fair time to travel to Kenya. This is because the small number of visitors will make the place less congested, and you can enjoy the scenic beauty and lush green vegetation without any trouble.

However, the months between March and May are considered the ‘long rains’ phase in Kenya. As a result, this is the time when you must avoid making your Kenya tour. Also, due to heavy rain, you can neither go to your desired tourist spots nor enjoy sightseeing. However, if you do decide to visit Kenya during April and May, do not forget to take the necessary monsoon accessories like umbrellas, raincoats, gumboots, etc.

Kenya experiences a short-term rainy season from November to December and a long-term rainy season from March to May. These periods are marked as the off-season here, making it the cheapest time to visit here. If you are intended to explore the tourist places of Kenya in a budget-friendly way, the rainy season is best for you. You can get significant discounts on lodging and all other activities. The airfares also remain low during this period.

Being a tourist while visiting a foreign country, you must adhere to some norms and rules followed in that country. Mentioned below are a few basic things you must know before visiting Kenya:

• Using plastic is strictly prohibited in Kenya
• Wear face masks for dust
• Buy a travel insurance policy before preparing for the trip
• Take the compulsory vaccines
• Wear full sleeve shirt and long pants to protect yourself against mosquitoes
• Carry insect repellent
• The barter system is still active in Kenya
• Wear warm clothes in the evening

The following tips you should consider while travelling to Kenya are as follows:

• Make sure that you are completely vaccinated
• Wash your hands before eating
• Maintain social distancing
• Buy tickets and book hotels earlier
• Keep your ID and passport in a safe place
• Avoid taking money or food from strangers
• Beware of pickpockets

Following are the phrases you should know while making your trip to Kenya:

• Hello: Jambo!
• Sorry: Pole
• Fine, Good: Mzuri
• Thank you: Asante
• Welcome: Karibu
• Yes: Ndio
• No: Hapana
• How are you?: Habari
• Don’t worry: HakunaMatata

After knowing some of the best places to visit in Kenya and the ideal time to visit there, you can easily plan your trip. Book tickets at the earliest to save more and carry the necessary things in accordance with the place you desire to go. In addition, buy a travel insurance policy as it will aid you financially in case of accidents, loss of documents, medical emergencies, etc. during your trip.