- Currency Sh Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Language English, Swahili
- Visa —
- Plug Type G · 240V
- Best time July – October (Great Migration), January – March (dry season)
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The original safari, and still the best. From the Great Migration on the Masai Mara to Indian Ocean beaches, Kenya delivers the trip of a lifetime.
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Kenya is where the word "safari" was born, and it remains Africa's iconic wildlife destination. In 2026 it delivers the ultimate family bucket-list adventure: the Great Migration, the Big Five, and endless golden savannah.
Increasingly, Kenya leads on community-led and regenerative tourism. Conservancies run in partnership with Maasai communities protect wildlife while sharing the benefits, and let you meet the people who call this land home.
Pair a classic safari with the powder-white beaches of the Indian Ocean coast for the perfect bush-and-beach combination, an unforgettable blend of soft adventure and pure relaxation.
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Weather & timing in Kenya RIGHT NOW 25° cloudy
Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder Sep–Oct, Dec
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
July – October (Great Migration), January – March (dry season)
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Kenya. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.