Where to stay in Kenya

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When to visit Kenya

The climate is equatorial, although it is subject to regional variations. There are two dry seasons, from December to March and July to October, alternating with two rainy seasons from April to June and November to December.

Kenya has complicated and unpredictable weather patterns and the impact of climate change has been noticeable.

Temperatures are largely determined by altitude. Nairobi has a moderate climate, although in the cold season in July and August it can drop to 5°C at night. The biggest influxes of tourists are in December, January, July and August.

Travelling in the dry season has several advantages, not least the greater visibility of wildlife. Between July and August is the best time to visit Kenya in general for wildlife watching, although in September you can still watch the drama of wildebeest crossing the Mara River.

Out of time in Kenya?

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Flight to Kenya

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Car hire in Kenya

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Money in Kenya

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Internet and Wifi in Kenya

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Luggage in Kenya

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With an area of over 1510 square kilometres, the Masai Mara park is not the largest in Kenya, but it is undoubtedly the most famous. The total area of the park is situated in the enormous Rift Valley and the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya's main tourist attractions.

Every year, Masai Mara is visited by thousands of tourists, mainly to witness the surreal migration of millions of animals—mostly zebras and wildebeests—between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Mara in Kenya.

The region is an extension of the plains of the equally incredible Serengeti in Tanzania. Much of the film Africa Mine was filmed here and, in addition to the stunning landscapes, it is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.

The Masai Mara has the largest population of lions in Kenya and the huge herds of wildebeest and zebra attract other predators such as cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and crocodiles.

The Great Migration of the Masai Mara and Serengeti

The "Great Migration" takes place throughout the year, but reaches its peak in the Masai Mara from July to October, when millions of wildebeest and zebras migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara (see photo above).

The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles, when around two million animals leave the dry plains of Tanzania and follow the rain to find greener pastures to the north, arriving in the Masai Mara from June or July and returning again in September.

This is one of the places where you can potentially watch a hunt and where the highlight is also the moment when the herds are forced to cross the Mara River - infested with hungry crocodiles.

Part of the tourist revenue goes to local communities, which could help reduce the human-wildlife crisis in this part of the world. Traditionally the land was used by the Masai to herd cattle and the programmes created to compensate for the abandonment of the land have only recently been accepted, albeit reluctantly.

An early morning hot air balloon flight over the savannah can be an unforgettable experience, seeing from a privileged vantage point the magic, emotion and drama experienced by the herd as they constantly flee predators.

Malindi or Melinde is one of Kenya's many coastal tourist attractions. The Malindi Marine National Park features extensive coral reefs and beaches with crystal-clear water and white sand, colourful fish and the perfect sea for surfing, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. Located 40 km north of Mombasa, this is the typical resort for a carefree holiday.

South of Malindi are the Watamu and Malindi Marine National Parks. These protected areas of white coral beaches and stunning blue lagoons are a great holiday attraction for snorkellers and divers.

Between the two parks is Gedi, a Swahili town abandoned in the 15th century, where visitors can visit the ruins of a palace, market or mosque. There you can also find the (un)expected visit of baboons.

Malindi was a harbour town and a strategic point in the 15th century. It was one of the harbours that welcomed Vasco da Gama in 1498 on his route to India. The Portuguese navigator was seen as a good partner, as he could bring interesting trade opportunities.

In 1500, the king of Malindi swore allegiance to Portugal and this alliance lasted until the 17th century, when political and geographical conditions changed.

One of the rare Portuguese relics on the Kenyan coast can be found on the cliffs at the southern end of Malindi harbour - Vasco da Gama's cross, which bears the Portuguese coat of arms and commemorates his arrival more than 500 years ago.

Mount Kenya, a long-extinct volcano, is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second tallest in Africa (5,199 meters), surpassed only by Kilimanjaro (5,895 meters) in Tanzania. The summit is snow-covered for much of the year, while the slopes are home to dense forests and include arid habitats with high biodiversity.

The landscape surrounding this area was inscribed on the UNESCO list in 1997, and you can see why. The view, the wild alpine landscape, is breathtaking: forest, lakes, glaciers, natural water springs, and a selection of rare and endangered animal species.

The area of the park where this mountain range is located is also within the traditional migratory route of the African elephant population. Today, Mount Kenya still has 12 glaciers, although these are melting rapidly as a result of global warming.

Tsavo is Kenya's largest national park and one of the largest in the world (22,000 km2). Because of its size, the park has been divided into Tsavo West and Tsavo East. Tsavo West has spectacular scenery with a volcanic landscape, while Tsavo East is characterised by an open savannah zone.

Tsavo National Park is the ideal destination in Kenya for those seeking isolation and privacy, as well as the chance to explore the desert.

Tsavo National Park is just an hour's drive from Mombasa, along the main road to the capital, Nairobi. The park is home to huge herds of elephant, giraffe, buffalo, antelope, monkeys and exotic birds. The elephants look exotic too, as they regularly appear "painted" red, due to the colour of the dust and mud on the ground in the area, with which the elephants cool themselves.

During the 1980s, rhinos were decimated almost to extinction by poachers, but the population has recovered and is now around 200, most of which are found in the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.

Poaching has been virtually eliminated and the elephant population is also increasing, estimated at around 5,000 animals, but still far from the 25,000 in 1960.

Amboseli is a park known for its elephant herds, close to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. One of Africa's trademark images is the large herds of elephants in the foreground and Africa's largest mountain, Kilimanjaro, with its snow-capped summit in the background.

It's a relatively small park, with wide plains that merge with the distant horizon, providing good visibility in all directions.

Observation Hill offers breathtaking views over the park and towards Mount Kilimanjaro, especially at dawn. Hippos, jackals, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes and gazelles all inhabit Amboseli National Park.

A popular way to admire the landscape is by taking an ultralight flight from Nairobi or the Amboseli airstrip.