Kenya in September

Crossings continue; slightly fewer family travellers than August.

• Masai Mara and the south-west · Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakurubest weather

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

• Central highlands and Nairobi · Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Aberdaresbest weather

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

• Southern savanna · Amboseli, Tsavo East and Westbest weather

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

• Coast · Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamubest weather

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

• Northern drylands · Samburu, Laikipia, Lake Turkanabest weather

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

Crowds · Kenya

High

Prices · Kenya

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Masai Mara and the south-west

  Best weather of the year (Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru)

• Central highlands and Nairobi

  Best weather of the year (Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Aberdares)

• Southern savanna

  Best weather of the year (Amboseli, Tsavo East and West)

• Coast

  Best weather of the year (Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Lamu)

• Northern drylands

  Best weather of the year (Samburu, Laikipia, Lake Turkana)

• Nairobi

  Warming up; dry.