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Nairobi

Safari gateway, giraffe center, and vibrant culture

Best time: Jul-Oct, Jan-Mar · Typical stay: 3–7 days

Monthly overview

Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Seasons

Jan-Mar

12-26°C

Peak safari season, pleasant weather, busy with tourists

Crowds: highPrice: high

Jul-Oct

10-24°C

Peak season, cool comfortable weather, migration season nearby

Crowds: very-highPrice: high

Apr-Jun

12-24°C

Rainy season, muddy safari roads, green landscapes, quiet

Crowds: lowPrice: low

Nov-Dec

13-26°C

Brief afternoon showers, pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists

Crowds: moderatePrice: moderate

Top experiences

  • Giraffe Centre — Feed endangered Rothschild giraffes
  • Nairobi National Park Game Drive — Safari with city skyline backdrop
  • David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage — Visit baby elephants (11am only)
  • Karen Blixen Museum — Out of Africa author's former home
  • Bomas of Kenya — Traditional dance and cultural performances