Kenya in March

Long rains begin late in the month; low-season rates and quiet parks.

• Masai Mara and the south-west · Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakurufine

  Migration herds in the Mara roughly Jul–Oct; April–May rains soften roads and close some camps.

• Central highlands and Nairobi · Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Aberdaresfine

  At 1,700 m Nairobi is mild; June–August evenings are cold, so pack a fleece.

• Southern savanna · Amboseli, Tsavo East and Westfine

  Dry and dusty; Kilimanjaro views are clearest early mornings in the dry months.

• Coast · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamuhot

  Humid year-round; the heaviest rain falls April–June and some coast hotels close in May.

• Northern drylands · Samburu, Laikipia, Lake Turkanahot

  Semi-arid and hot; short rains still bring green flushes to Laikipia.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Good Friday and Easter Monday

  Mar–Apr (moves — check)

  Long weekend; Naivasha and coast resorts fill with Nairobi families.

• Eid al-Fitr

  Lunar (2027 about 10 Mar — check)

  Public holiday; Mombasa and Lamu celebrate at the end of Ramadan.

• Ramadan

  Lunar (moves each year)

  Lamu and Mombasa Old Town eat after dark; daytime cafés close in Muslim areas.

Crowds · Kenya

Low

Prices · Kenya

Low

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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