The dry season is the best time of year to witness the annual migration of the wildebeest from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara. The crossing usually happens in August or September.
The rainy season months of November, April and May can be an advantageous time for a safari. Prices on lodging plummet and the parks are devoid of the normal tourist rush.
Safaris to Sambura National Reserve will be fruitful anytime of year because the area is particularly arid. Lacking dense brush, animals are easily spotted as they head to the Ewaso Ngiro River to drink.
Kakamega Forest National Reserve, a mid-altitude rainforest near Kisumu, is best visited between December and March. Large amounts of rainfall occur between April and November.
Tsavo East National Park is known for its migratory birds. The best time for bird-watching in the park is from October to January.
