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Kenya vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Kenya and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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The Great Migration in Maasai Mara.

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Peak: January, February, July, August, September, December

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Bring layers β€” and an umbrella.

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Peak: May, June, July, August

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthKenyaUnited KingdomWinner
Januarybestoff-seasonKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Februarybestoff-seasonKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
MarchgoodshoulderKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
AprilshouldergoodUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Mayoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
JuneshoulderbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Julybestbesttie
Augustbestbesttie
SeptemberbestgoodKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
OctobergoodshoulderKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Novembershoulderoff-seasonKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Decemberbestoff-seasonKenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ

Pick Kenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ if you're going in…

January, February, March, September, October, November, December

Book Mara camps for August a year in advance β€” it's the peak migration window.

Pick United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ if you're going in…

April, May, June

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: July, August.