Destination guide
Safari savannas, Great Migration, and Swahili coastline.
Kenya is the classic East African safari destination — the Maasai Mara delivers Big Five sightings and, in season, the Great Migration river crossings.
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Best time to visit
Jul–Oct (migration) or Jan–Feb
Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KSh)
Language
Swahili, English
The world's greatest wildlife spectacle — lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest herds.
Elephant herds framed by Mount Kilimanjaro.
Flamingos, rhinos, and Rift Valley scenery.
White-sand Indian Ocean coast for a post-safari wind-down.
Nairobi — high-altitude, mild.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 25° / 77°F | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 24° / 75°F | 23° / 73°F | 21° / 70°F | 21° / 70°F | 22° / 72°F | 24° / 75°F | 25° / 77°F | 23° / 73°F | 23° / 73°F |
| Low | 12° / 54°F | 12° / 54°F | 14° / 57°F | 14° / 57°F | 13° / 55°F | 11° / 52°F | 10° / 50°F | 10° / 50°F | 11° / 52°F | 13° / 55°F | 13° / 55°F | 13° / 55°F |
Temperatures shown in °C (with °F). Averages based on long-term climate normals for the country's main hub.
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