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Best Time for Kenya Rift Valley & Mara Safari

Last updated: 2026-09-14

Sweet spot: January, June, July. Computed from NASA POWER climate normals across the route's overnight towns, balancing temperature, rainfall and daylight.

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Migration movements can increase interest and demand, but the timing, species, numbers and river crossings are never guaranteed. Confirm camps, entries, vehicle, guide and current access.
Rain can change internal tracks and bridges without closing the whole all-year product. The licensed operator must confirm the exact gate, roads and alternatives before travel.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	12.5°C	25.9°C	60 mm	12.1 h
February	12.8°C	27.4°C	42 mm	12.0 h
March	13.5°C	27.0°C	99 mm	12.0 h
April	13.5°C	24.7°C	161 mm	12.0 h
May	12.6°C	23.3°C	108 mm	11.9 h
June	11.7°C	22.9°C	49 mm	11.9 h
July	11.1°C	23.3°C	34 mm	11.9 h
August	11.4°C	24.1°C	48 mm	12.0 h
September	12.0°C	25.5°C	49 mm	12.0 h
October	12.7°C	25.9°C	77 mm	12.0 h
November	13.2°C	24.5°C	112 mm	12.1 h
December	12.8°C	24.7°C	92 mm	12.1 h

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