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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
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 in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Meet & Greet service
Optional Activities
- Visit to the chapel built by Italian prisoners during World War II
- Viewing of Longonot earth satellite station
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Rift Escarpment
Oldonyo Oloip Ridge
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 in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Visit to Maasai village
- Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 4
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Lake Nakuru Lodge)
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Mau Escarpment
Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch or picnic lunch depending on road conditions), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Ol Tukai Lodge)
Included Activities
- Lake Naivasha boat ride
Optional Activities
- Visit to Elephant Bar at Ol Tukai Lodge (available for extra cost)
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 in Amboseli National Park
- Afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks
Amboseli National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 7
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Amboseli National Park to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Athi Plains

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Rift Escarpment
Oldonyo Oloip Ridge

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Mau Escarpment

Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Mount Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park

Landmarks
Amboseli National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro

Landmarks
Athi Plains

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Meals
Additional Services
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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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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when are the best times for a Kenya trip?
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- 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?
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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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