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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.

  • 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.

When to go

Weather & timing in Kenya RIGHT NOW 25° cloudy

Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder Sep–Oct, Dec

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°

Best time to visit

July – October (Great Migration), January – March (dry season)

Best for
  • Great Migration
  • Masai Mara
  • Beaches
  • Rift Valley
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Kenya monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

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.

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Where to stay

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