Destination in a Nutshell
582,646 km²
Area
53.77 million
Populations
Nairobi
Capital
Quick Facts
Kenya has 50 national parks and reserves,
The Great Rift Valley was formed more than 25 million years ago.
Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa
Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Language: Swahili and English
Time zone: GMT +3
Best Time to Visit:
Shoulder Season: November to December and March
Best time for lush landscapes, dry season and underwater adventures.
Many newborn animals make their appearances, and it’s a gorgeous time to see flamingos and migratory birds.
High Season: July to October and January to February
Best time to see the Great Migration.
These months are great to visit Kenya’s parks because the grass is thin, there’s little rainfall and sightings are easier as animals congregate around waterholes.
Low Season: April to June
The “long rains” hit in April and May, and sometimes in March too.
Best time for smaller crowds and lower prices.