Kenya Travel Advice

The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry season, from late June to October. This is when the weather is ideal for viewing wildlife, trekking, and beach getaways; however, it is also the high season with higher visitor numbers. Discover other fantastic periods to visit Kenya in our guide.

Flying into Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) allows you to easily visit most of Kenya’s parks. Mombasa's Moi International Airport (MBA/HKMO) at the coast is the ideal departure point if your safari ends with a beach holiday. To get around, you will be driven by guides or enjoy a fly-in safari.

While safaris may come with a higher price tag, our guests consistently report that the unique and enriching experiences make every penny worthwhile. The official currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), available from ATMs in major towns. However, safari, flights, accommodation, and park fees are payable and priced in US dollars.

Kenya has a population of 56 million and is home to 68 indigenous and 7 non-indigenous languages. Still, Swahili and English are the official languages. There is a wide variety of multicultural cuisines to try, utilising delicious ingredients grown in Kenya’s fertile volcanic soils and tropical climate.

Preparing for your safari is straightforward because we will provide a packing list guide after booking. However, we also share our recommendations from years of experience, which are centred on a simple guideline: Keep it light, soft, and simple.

Kenya's weather is influenced by a tropical climate, resulting in pleasant temperatures year-round. Instead of distinct summer and winter seasons, Kenya experiences two rainy and two dry seasons. The dry seasons are ideal for safaris, beach retreats, and mountain climbing. Our month-by-month guide highlights other excellent times to visit Kenya.

Kenya has a high concentration of wildlife, inhabiting national parks, private conservancies, and marine parks. Our guide highlights the rich wildlife in diverse regions and ecosystems, such as coral reefs, savannahs, and semi-arid areas. Discover an array of wildlife, including the Big Five, the wildebeest migration, and more.