# Kenya

> Safari, as we know and love today, was born in Kenya. From flying off in the 'Out of Africa' biplane to galloping through the Maasai Mara, Kenya is full of that old cavalier safari-goers' sense of adventure - this is where you go to have fun.

*Source: https://bonamy.co.uk/destinations/kenya*

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Where it all began

Safari, as we know and love today, was born in Kenya. From flying off in the 'Out of Africa' biplane to galloping through the Maasai Mara, Kenya is full of that old cavalier safari-goers' sense of adventure - this is where you go to have fun. Combined with epic game viewing and the landscapes that inspired the Lion King, Kenya is a very special country.

## The home of the fabled African 'safari'.

The word 'safari' originates from the Swahili word for ‘journey’. While much of safari Africa has moved with the times, occasionally losing a bit of character, Kenyan safaris remain true to those carefree olden-days, with horse-riding, flights in bi-planes from Out of Africa, and the rest.

The wildlife viewing and the diversity of habitats make Kenya a phenomenal place to visit.

## Country profile

Kenyan safari is most associated with the famous Masai Mara in the south-west of the country. The Mara is one the best places for viewing big cats in all of Africa. Visiting the Mara region also provides an opportunity to learn about the fascinating Maasai culture. If you are planning to see the Great Migration, it’s important to get your timing right - the wildebeest and zebra only pass through the Masai Mara in search of food for a couple of months each year.

There are many other wonderful safari destinations across the country too, which include: the Laikipia Plateau, the Samburu, Tsavo East and West and Amboseli. More remote than these are stunning plateaus, vast lakes and mountains to climb.

To complement a safari, there is no better place to visit than Kenya’s 430km coastline, dotted with spectacular beaches and luxury lodges. Diani and Watamu are world class destinations in their own rights.

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We contacted Bonamy Travel following a recommendation from a friend and from our first interaction with Toby we knew we had chosen the right travel company.

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## When to go primary

High Season

## When to go secondary

Green Season

## Time your visit with Kenya’s seasons

Like most East African countries near the equator, Kenya has two main seasons: the dry season and the green season. Slightly confusingly, however, there are two green seasons and two dry seasons. A quick overview would look like this.

**Dry:** June - October & December - February.

**Green:**March - May & November.

If you are hoping to witness the Great Wildebeest migration, you should aim to travel between July and September.

## When to go

From March through to the end of May the 'long-rains' fall across Kenya, and during November the 'short-rains' arrive. While this seems rather daunting, many camps remain open during these months and visitors are rewarded for their bravery. Visitors during this time can be unlucky and experience couple of wet in a row, though typically the weather pattern is for big storm clouds to build up during the day (a spectacular sight) which then breaks into a torrential downpour over the course of about half an hour. The sun then comes back out and dries everything out within moments.

From June until late October, the skies clear and there are glorious long days of dry weather. These are typically the busiest months in Kenya as a result of the migration heading into full swing. Rates are often a lot higher during these months and availability for space can be tough to come by.

During January and February, the skies are clear again after the 'short-rains'. This is a great season to go if you are keen to avoid busy National Parks and beaches.

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## Contact

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