Amboseli National Park

Best Time to Visit

548 Amboseli Safaris

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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Although Amboseli can be visited at any time of year it is recommended to go in the dry months, which are from June to October and January to February.

Views of Kilimanjaro are hit-and-miss, but chances are best early morning and late afternoon in the Wet season months from November to May, when the sky is clear of dust.

Best Time June to September and January to February are best for general wildlife viewing (Little to no rainfall)

High Season December to March & July to October (The reserve can get quite busy)

Low Season April to June (Low season rates may apply)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Worst Weather April (Wettest month)

June to October –Dry Season

Wildlife watching is better when it’s dry and animals gather at water sources
Mainly sunny, almost no rainfall
Malaria is much less of a problem in the Dry season
It gets very dry and dusty
The sky is hazy and the scenery isn’t as pretty
Views of Kilimanjaro are les spectacular

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November to May –Wet Season

Scenically the park is at its best
April to June is low season and lower rates may apply
Plenty of animals to be seen despite being the Wet season
Best time for bird watching and migratory birds are present
Views of Kilimanjaro are best after rainfall, when the sky is clear of dust
Road conditions can be bad in April and May
Planned activities, such as game drives, may be interrupted in the peak rainfall months especially April