Shaba National Reserve Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
Shaba National Reserve has a generally arid climate and can be visited year-round. The dry months from June to September and January to February, however, are the best times to see wildlife. After periods of heavy rain (April to May and November to December, although the rains don’t always arrive) animals tend to disperse across the reserve and might be harder to spot.
June to September Dry Season
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Best time for wildlife viewing as vegetation is shorter and animals gather at water sources
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Sunny and little rainfall
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Not much malaria around in the Dry season
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Conditions are dry and dusty
October to May Wet Season
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The lush scenery is beautiful
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April to June is low season and lower rates may apply
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Best time for bird-watchers (migratory birds are around)
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Road conditions can be difficult when it’s wet in April, May and November
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Animals disperse, making them hard to find
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