Check the weather city by city, starting with Nairobi.
Kenya is the birthplace of the African safari: Masai Mara and its Great Migration, Amboseli with elephants roaming against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, the Swahili coast around Mombasa and a living Maasai culture. A country that defines wild Africa.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is the stage for the Great Migration: between July and October, 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, watched by Nile crocodiles and lions. A spectacle unmatched anywhere in the world.
Highlights : Great Migration (Jul.–Sep.), Mara River crossing, Sunrise hot-air balloon flight, Maasai village.
Amboseli National Park offers the iconic image of Africa: elephants walking beneath the snow-capped silhouette of Kilimanjaro. One of the best parks to photograph elephants in very large herds.
Highlights : Elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, Lake Amboseli (flamingos), Kilimanjaro (view from Kenya).
The only capital in the world with a national park on its doorstep: Nairobi National Park, where lions and giraffes roam with the skyline in the background. The city is also East Africa's culinary hub.
Highlights : Nairobi National Park (lions & skyline), Nairobi Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum (Out of Africa), Maasai Market.
The Kenyan coast offers idyllic beaches with turquoise waters, historic Swahili towns (UNESCO-listed Lamu) and a unique blend of Arab and African culture.
Highlights : Fort Jesus in Mombasa (UNESCO), Lamu — old town (UNESCO), Diani Beach, Watamu Marine Reserve.
Kenya offers a wide range of prices: from campsites to luxury lodges. Safaris are the biggest expense. Park entrance fees are charged in dollars.