What is the best time for a safari in Kenya?

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What is the Best Time for a Safari in Kenya

• You plan and save for 5 years to take a trip to
  Africa and manage to get the cheapest packages
  online. Everything is great until you find out
  that you have landed smack in the middle of the
  rainy season and your beach wear is not going to
  help you. That is the problem of taking safari
  packages with no information about the best time
  for a Safari in Kenya.

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• The beauty of an African adventure is that you
  never know what to expect even when you take into
  account everything you have ever read. The only
  constant with East African Adventure is that you
  either come in the right season, or you hate the
  place. Being home to several wildlife species
  also means that you have to plan ahead.

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Avoid the Long Rain Seasons

• To get you started follow the following rule of
  thumb. Avoid the rainy seasons and you will
  surely have a great time.
• The great news is that there are only two rainy
  seasons in Kenya. The short rains and the long
  rains. What you want to do is avoid planning for
  a beach holiday during the long rains. Even the
  animals are hiding behind thick bushes during the
  long rains.

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• To make things worse, some of the best lodges and
  camping seasons are closed. Unless you are a hard
  core backpacker, the truth is that you will
  spending most of your times indoors hiding from
  the rains than actually seeing the grevys zebra
  you came to see.
• The long rains are usually between the months of
  March to May/June.

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• The interesting thing though is that should you
  come during this time, take the time to see the
  Safari Rally. There was a time Kenya safaris were
  not complete without watching the rally. You
  could also try to visit the northern part of
  Kenya which is dry even during this period.

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• Homestays to Kenya holidays are also a great
  activity during this period as you stay on the
  cheap in the country. Who knows, your homestay
  family may actually have a great adventure
  customized just for you.

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January to March is Beach Holiday

• If you are really looking to get the best holiday
  deals in Kenya, this is probably the only time
  when you can truly get a cheap holiday. Also take
  into account that you shouldnt expect 5 Star
  services.

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Time

• Probably the driest months in the country and dry
  is what you want. To be very honest with you,
  dont plan on finding any rooms during this
  period of you had not booked earlier. The Kenyan
  beaches are often at capacity.

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• For those who would love to have a wildlife
  safari where the predators rule the world, this
  is the time to come. This is the ultimate time
  for men in shorts as the sun is out during this
  time and the parks lodges hotels are in all
  open.

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• After your wildlife safari, in one of national
  parks, a trip to Chyulu hills and a balloon
  safari, you need to finish in style near water
  sandy beaches of Diani. If the beaches arent
  your style, then finish your Kenyan safari at a
  game reserve on Mt. Kenya or the Aberdares. A
  trip to the Ark is always one that you will never
  forget.

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• In other words, the Kenya tourism season is open
  for business and you shall love every second of
  it.

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October to December Short Rains Season

• We said avoid the rainy seasons, but this season
  is best suited for those who wish to see the best
  of the country, at reasonable prices, without the
  crowds. It is not like the long rain seasons of
  March to June.

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• There is a little rain but you will find some of
  the best Kenya safari packages you can only dream
  about. You may be lucky to even get the tail end
  of the Wildbeast migration especially if there
  was a delay of any kind. Hotels are not
  exorbitant.

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• Infact, a lot of visitors are found in Amboseli
  avoiding all the crowding experienced in the peak
  seasons. Camping safaris are excellent during
  this time. If you are seeking the complete africa
  safari, then take a quick trip to the rift valley
  and visit Lake Nakuru and learn more about Kenya.
  Savannah areas such as the samburu game reserve
  are excellent for group journeys.

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My Favorite Time to for Safaris in Kenya

• I may be a bit prejudiced but its great all the
  time. But surely, you cant come to Kenya without
  visiting the maasai mara. The mara is great most
  of the year, but during the months of July to
  November, it is paradise.

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• If you are seeking that excusite luxury travel
  safari to Africa, just visit the wildbeast
  migration during this season. There is nothing
  like it in the world. The big five are out in
  their glory, the land is rich with life and the
  masai mara is rebuilding.

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• If you decide to go the rift valley or the ark,
  you will come as close to the animals as you will
  ever get. Its a truly wonderful time to visit
  Kenya.

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• So get on board and contact us for your ultimate
  Kenya luxury safari, we promise that we shall
  handle everything for you. The only thing you
  have to worry about is what clothes to wear in
  Kenya. We can help you out with that too. Our
  safari packages are made for you to have great
  safari in Kenya.