Kenya Weather

'Kenya climate information of the weather seasons for the informed traveler including what to pack and when to visit this African paradise'

Summer: December - March
Winter: July - August

Kenya weather

Temperatures over much of Kenya are subtropical or temperate, because of the reduction of temperature with altitude, and are similar to those in California, summer in France or southern Britain rather than those elsewhere in equatorial Africa.

Only the coastal lowlands experience the constant high temperatures and humidity associated with equatorial latitudes. Even here they are less oppressive than one might expect, because of the regular daytime sea breezes and longer hours of sunshine.

It is not surprising that with such a favourable weather pattern - sunny, only moderately wet, and not too hot - and a great variety of scenery, wild life, game parks, and good communications, Kenya has many attractions for the tourist.

The variety of relief and the range of altitude in Kenya produce a considerable number of distinctive local climates and local weather too numerous to be detailed here. The country can be divided broadly into four climatic regions, each with certain features of equatorial weather climates.

There is a double rainy season between March and May and between November and December, with two intervening dry seasons.

When traveling in Kenya what to pack in you suitcase can be quite confusing, below are the basics. Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year.

Kenya travel information

General information when traveling in Kenya.
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Kenya Safari

On a Kenya Safari you will experience amongst others the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Samburu and Amboseli National Parks, who can doubt that Kenya is the safari destination of choice when traveling to Central Africa. From the country where the word 'safari' originated.
Kenya Safari

Kenya Accommodation

Accommodation in Kenya, Africa's most popular safari destination. With the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Samburu and Amboseli National Parks, who can doubt that Kenya is the safari destination of choice when travelling to Central Africa. From the country where the word 'safari' originated.
Kenya Accommodation

Game Reserves

Kenya is famous for its game viewing, with the Masai Mara being the Jewel in Kenya's wildlife scenario, and offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of wildlife. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is most famous for its animal Migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle
Kenya Game Reserves

Masai Mara safaris

The Masai Mara is without a question Kenya's most well known and most visited National Park. The migration between the Serengeti and Masai Mara is what most people come to view, photograph and experience, this is an event that with keep you coming back for more and more.
Masai Mara safaris

Walking safaris

Walking safaris are unlike a vehicle-based safari, a walking safari allows the traveller to enjoy a more intimate insight into Kenya's animals and its people. Walk where no car will go, exploring new country every day with camels as our friendly beasts of burden.
Kenya walking safaris

Masai Mara accommodation

Those staying in the Masai Mara between July and September will see the annual migration. Driven by dry conditions in the Serengeti & led by the lightning & thunder to the north, huge herds of mammals cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands.
Masai Mara accommodation

Amboseli accommodation

Amboseli with its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains with the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Because of the easy availability of water, Amboseli has always been a favourite spot for wildlife and more than 400 bird species to be found.
Amboseli accommodation

Kenya Travel

Kenya is located on the equator on the continent's east coast. The country is well known for its scenic beauty and varied wildlife. The country has over the years been accorded the seal of approval by royalty, presidents, celebrities and millions of other holiday makers from all over the World.
Kenya Travel

Kenya Safari Planner

The key to any successful Kenyan travel and holiday is having an agent that has great local knowledge, experience and excellent products.

At Uyaphi.com we offer a wide and comprehensive travel portfolio of scheduled and tailor-made tours & safaris as well as lodging/ accommodation in Kenya.

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