Best Time To Visit Samburu National Reserve (Month by Month)

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

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

Samburu National Reserve can be visited year-round, but wildlife watching is usually best in the dry months from June to September and again from January to February. It is wise to avoid the peaks of the Wet season in November and April. During these months, wildlife (which has spread out anyway due to the availability of water) is more challenging to spot in the long grass.

Best Time

June to September and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little to no rainfall)

High Season

December to March and July to October (The reserve can get quite busy)

Low Season

April to June (Low-season rates may apply)

Best Weather

June and December (It tends to be cooler and fresher after the rains)

Worst Weather

April and November (Wettest months)

June to September Dry Season

• Best time for wildlife viewing as animals are attracted to water sources
• Almost no rain and plenty of sunshine
• Malaria is practically absent
• Very hot, dry and dusty
• Not as scenic with hazy skies

October to May Wet Season

• The leafy scenery is lovely
• April to June is low season and lower rates may apply
• There are plenty of animals around despite wildlife viewing being better in the Dry season
• Best time for birders with the presence of migratory birds
• Road conditions can be bad in April, May and November

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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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