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Best Time To Visit Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve (Month by Month)

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  1. January: Excellent
  2. February: Excellent
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Poor
  5. May: Poor
  6. June: Fair
  7. July: Excellent
  8. August: Excellent
  9. September: Excellent
  10. October: Fair
  11. November: Fair
  12. December: Good
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor

It is possible to visit Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve at any time of year. However, heavy rain might interfere with drives and forest hikes. There is rain along the coast throughout the year, but the months of April, May and November are very wet and therefore less ideal.

calendar Best Time
July to September and January to February (Best for driving and hiking in the forest; little rainfall)
clock High Season
December to March and July to October (The park never gets very busy)
percentage Low Season
April to June (Low-season rates may apply)
sun Best Weather
July to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
raincloud Worst Weather
April, May and November (Wettest months)

December to March & June to September Drier Seasons

  • Mostly sunny and not much rain
  • The park never gets busy
  • Roads are in good condition
  • Resort hotels in Watamu and Malindi, which can be used as a base, get very busy
  • Scenery is drier and there might be haze in the sky, making it harder to appreciate the views

April to May & October to November Wet Seasons

  • Everything is green and lush, with many flowers
  • Very few other visitors
  • Bird watching is excellent and the Clarke’s weaver arrives
  • Frogs are most active after rain
  • There are many overcast days, and rain can dampen enthusiasm for activities
  • Roads in the forest can deteriorate

Wildlife Photos

Best Time To Go by Major Park

  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Fair
  4. Poor
  1. Amboseli National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Good
  2. Buffalo Springs NR
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Good
  3. Lake Nakuru National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Excellent
    12. December: Excellent
  4. Masai Mara NR
    1. January: Good
    2. February: Good
    3. March: Fair
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Good
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Fair
  5. Samburu National Reserve
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Good
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Good
  6. Tsavo East National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Good
  7. Tsavo West National Park
    1. January: Excellent
    2. February: Excellent
    3. March: Good
    4. April: Fair
    5. May: Fair
    6. June: Excellent
    7. July: Excellent
    8. August: Excellent
    9. September: Excellent
    10. October: Excellent
    11. November: Fair
    12. December: Good

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