When planning a Kenya Safari tour to visit the wildlife of Kenyan National Parks , its visited all year a round although there are months without massive tourism. The climate in Kenya is hot and wet all year round and the best time to visit is during the dry season from June to August and December to February, when temperatures are more pleasant and rains are rare. This is also the best time for game-viewing, as animals are drawn to waterholes by a lack of water elsewhere and if you wish to plan your trip around the annual migration of the wildebeest you should go between end of July to September.
Although, the weather in Kenya ensures you a pleasant African trip any time of year, there are some wildlife events that occur only during certain times. If you wish to witness these events, your Safaris planner advises you as to climate, including rainfall, temperatures, humidity, room rate, tour prices and other factors. One of the most popular wildlife events is the Great Migration that arrives in the Masai Mara from the Serengeti during the long cool, dry season – around late July to October.
- What to Pack
Temperatures in Kenya vary depending on the region and season but in general days are hot and nights can be unexpectedly chilly, so layering clothing is your best bet on a Kenyan safari. Opt for cool, cotton fabrics in neutral colors for the daytime and a fleece or jacket for morning and evening game drives. Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots are a must.
- Currency
Kenya’s currency is the Kenyan shilling and travelers can use either currency in shops, lodges, markets and restaurants throughout the country. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are generally accepted throughout Kenya though holders of other credit cards are advised to check whether their card is acceptable and ATM machines are widely available in the main cities and towns. Self-drivers should note that credit cards are not accepted at petrol stations.
- People & Culture
Cultural Tours in Kenya takes you for an amazing encounter with Kenya’s indigenous tribes. Visiting Kenya’s tribes exposes you to their traditional beliefs, dances, pastoral life, festivals, marriage ceremonies, polygamous practices, food and lifestyles. While visiting theses tribes, you will notice just how hospital Kenyans are to foreigners. The Kenyan culture is so interesting that many visitors have chosen to stay permanently after interacting with the locals.
Pure Swahili is spoken almost solely on the coast. Of the tribal languages, the majority falls into one of two major language groups: Bantu and Nilotic.
Bantu-speaking people
- Luhya, Gusii, Kuria, Akamba, Kikuyu, Embu, Meru, Mbere, Tharaka.
- Coastal Bantu: Swahili, Mijikenda, Segeju, Pokomo, Taita, and Taveta.
Nilotic-speaking people
- Luo, Maasai and Samburu, Turkana, Teso, Njemps, Elmolo, Kalenjin, Marakwet, Pokot, Tugen, Kisigis, Elkony.
Cushitic-speaking people
- Boni, Somali, Rendille, Orma, Boran, Gabbra
