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From the Great Migration crossing the Mara River to Nairobi's tech-savvy capital, Kenya offers the classic African safari alongside Indian Ocean beaches, flamingo-pink lakes, and the snow-capped equatorial peak of Mount Kenya.
Best Time to Visit
July to October (migration), January to February (dry, warm)
Daily Budget
$60-200/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Equatorial but varies by altitude. Nairobi (1,700m) is mild (12-26°C). Coast hot and humid (25-33°C). Long rains March-May, short rains October-November.
Top Things to Do in Kenya
- Masai Mara — wildebeest river crossings and big cat density unmatched anywhere
- Amboseli National Park — elephants with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop
- Diani Beach — white sand, turquoise water, and colobus monkeys
- Lake Nakuru — flamingo-covered soda lake with rhinos
- Nairobi — David Sheldrick elephant orphanage and Karen Blixen Museum
Travel Tips
- 1.Group camping safaris (4-6 people) offer the best value at $150-200/day all-inclusive
- 2.The Mara's river crossings happen July-October — but timing is unpredictable, so plan several game drives
- 3.M-Pesa mobile money is used everywhere in Kenya — set it up for convenience