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Places to see in Kenya, from Maasai Mara to Amboseli, and the best time to go: Jun–Oct.
Places to see in Kenya
Maasai MaraThe great migrationPhoto: Danijel Mihajlovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amboseli – Elephants below Kilimanjaro · Diani – White-sand coast
Best time to go to Kenya
Generally June to October. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Kenya
What surprised you most about Kenya?
Every trip to Kenya brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Kenya?
The best time for Kenya depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Kenya you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Kenya – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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