There are several factors to look at if you want to determine the best season for an African safari in Kenya. Kenya is located under the equator and it’s hot throughout the year. In principle, the country is an all-year rounded destination. However, you have the dry and rainy seasons, and each has its pro and cons.

Dry and rainy seasons

Most tourists come during the dry seasons: from December to February and, especially, from July to August. The popular parks which are the Masai Mara and Amboseli highly packed and prices are higher during these season. The coolest months are July and August, and then December-January is when the average daily high temperature goes to 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
In between the dry periods, the rainy seasons take place: the ‘long rains’ (April to June) and the ‘short rains’ during October-December.
It depends on your own priorities what’s the best season for an African safari. The big plus of the dry seasons is that wildlife viewing is easier. The vegetation is less dense, and the animals come out to the water places, so safari guides know where to find them.