when are the best times for a Kenya trip?

The best times to travel to Kenya largely depend on what you wish to experience, especially with regard to wildlife viewing and weather. Here's an overview: Best Times for Wildlife (Safari) June to October: This is the peak season for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, as millions of wildebeests and zebras move from the Serengeti into Kenya. It's also the dry season, making it easier to spot wildlife near waterholes. Dry Season (June to October): Pleasant weather with minimal rain. Best time for game viewing because animals gather around water sources, and the bush is less dense. Shoulder Season (November to March): Short rains often come in brief bursts, leaving much of the day sunny and pleasant. Fewer tourists mean less crowding and often reduced accommodation rates.

How many people will be there in a group? What are the accommodations at each location? How many game drives in Masai Mara National Park? Does it include a game drive at the Mara river to see the Great Migration? What are the chances of seeing Wildebeest Migration? When is the best time to see the Wildebeest Migration? Is there an optional balloon ride?

Group size will be around 5 to 6 pax as the maximum occupancy of our 4x4 land cruiser is 6 pax. Accommodations are: Nairobi - Eka Hotel, Masai Mara - Mara Keekorok Lodge, Lake Nakuru - Lake Nakuru Lodge, Amboseli - Ol Tukai Lodge. We have 3 game drives in Masai Mara. Day 3 includes morning game drive and afternoon game drive with Masai Village visit. Really great chances to see wildebeest migration in July, Aug, Sept as they will be in Masai Mara. Yes, we can pre-book the Balloon Safari in Masai Mara.

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Operator: Prime Safaris
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 7
Ages 7+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Eka Hotel)
Day 2
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Zebra Plains Mara Camp)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks
Longonot Earth Satellite Station
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 3
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Zebra Plains Mara Camp)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Visit to Maasai village
- Afternoon game drive at Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 4
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Lake Nakuru Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ol Tukai Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
Optional Activities
- Drinks at the two-storey Elephant Bar (not included)
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Mount Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Warm picnic lunch in the park), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ol Tukai Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive at Amboseli National Park
- Afternoon game drive at Amboseli National Park
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park
Day 7
Amboseli to Nairobi
Amboseli to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Landmarks
Longonot Earth Satellite Station
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park

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Lake Naivasha
Mount Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park

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Mount Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Eka Hotel
Hotel 4*
day 1
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Hotel 4*
day 4
Ol Tukai Lodge
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6

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Gail5.0•June 2024
Wonderful experience. Hotels were all clean. Staff was friendly and professional
Valerie5.0•December 2023
My tour of Kenya was an amazing experience that has enhanced my life. Thank you for looking after me so well, and...
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Edwin5.0•July 2023
It was a wonderful and varied trip full of interesting impressions!

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Asked on October 4th, 2024
when are the best times for a Kenya trip?
Tour Details
- Prime SafarisOperator•Written October 2024
  The best times to travel to Kenya largely depend on what you wish to experience, especially with regard to wildlife viewing and weather. Here's an overview: Best Times for Wildlife (Safari) June to October: This is the peak season for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, as millions of wildebeests and zebras move from the Serengeti into Kenya. It's also the dry season, making it easier to spot wildlife near waterholes. Dry Season (June to October): Pleasant weather with minimal rain. Best time for game viewing because animals gather around water sources, and the bush is less dense. Shoulder Season (November to March): Short rains often come in brief bursts, leaving much of the day sunny and pleasant. Fewer tourists mean less crowding and often reduced accommodation rates.
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George
Asked on August 22nd, 2022
How many people will be there in a group? What are the accommodations at each location? How many game drives in Masai Mara National Park? Does it include a game drive at the Mara river to see the Great Migration? What are the chances of seeing Wildebeest Migration? When is the best time to see the Wildebeest Migration? Is there an optional balloon ride?
Accommodation
Group size
Tour Details
- Prime SafarisOperator•Written August 2022
  Group size will be around 5 to 6 pax as the maximum occupancy of our 4x4 land cruiser is 6 pax. Accommodations are: Nairobi - Eka Hotel, Masai Mara - Mara Keekorok Lodge, Lake Nakuru - Lake Nakuru Lodge, Amboseli - Ol Tukai Lodge. We have 3 game drives in Masai Mara. Day 3 includes morning game drive and afternoon game drive with Masai Village visit. Really great chances to see wildebeest migration in July, Aug, Sept as they will be in Masai Mara. Yes, we can pre-book the Balloon Safari in Masai Mara.

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- For any tour departing before October 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Prime Safaris. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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