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Best Time to Visit Kenya

Best Time to Visit Kenya

January

A dry-season month, January has high inland and coastal temperatures, with only occasional rainfall – it’s one of the best times for viewing wildlife.

  • Day time maximum temperature = 27°C
  • Night time minimum temperature = 10°C
  • Average rainfall = 55mm
  • Average daylight = 12 hours

What's the weather going to be like in Kenya in January?

  • Days are hot and clear, but evening in Laikipia, Lewa and Mara can be cold
  • We’re in dry season, so only occasional short spells of rain occur, usually in the afternoon
  • It’s getting hotter throughout the month, and the water temperature around Kenya’s coast averages 27 degrees
  • Take layers for safari, including light waterproofs just in case
  • The Maasai Mara National Reserve receives just five days of rain in January and eight sunshine hours daily

What are the highlights of visiting Kenya in January?

  • Good availability and rates at camps and lodges
  • The dry-season heat provides great conditions for watching wildlife
  • There are no mosquitoes
  • Parks and reserves are relatively quiet
  • Predators including big cats are commonly sighted on the plains, while the rivers contain good numbers of crocodile and hippo
  • There’s a possibility of spotting newborn animals
  • Migratory birds may be viewed
  • The average water temperature (27°C) is superb for snorkelling and diving, with very little surface run-off – look out for rays and turtles
  • The warmer evenings invite photographers out to snap some stunning sunsets, whether on evening game drives or while sinking sundowners

Any Lowlights?

  • Day-to-day temperatures can be difficult to predict
  • There’s high humidity around the coast
  • January is not a Great Migration month – if you’re keen to see the migration, we recommend visiting the Maasai Mara from July to September

Recommended Safaris to Kenya in January

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  • "Yellow Zebra had every stage of my personalized trip covered. From airport pickups, the drivers, the staff at my chosen camps, the camps themselves, all excellent. I can't think of one hitch that in any way upset the beauty and wonder of my Tanzanian safari and my time in Zanzibar. I would reco..."

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  • "My original review was slightly lower due to lack of follow-up after our safari but I received the response below and decided to amend my review. Overall wonderful service...great options ..good communication and personalized service during our planning process. We had a very memorable safari e..."

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  • "Book your safari with Yellow Zebra - you won't be disappointed. We had excellent service from Angela. She provided wonderful recommendations on which accomodations to select, we had the most amazing guide for our Tanzania safari in the Serengeti, we were even able to witness the great migration..."

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