Kenya in April

April brings refreshing rain that helps the lush vegetation flourish! It’s also an exciting time for game viewing, as it’s the calving season for buffalo and zebras. If you’re looking to glimpse these amazing animals, head to the parks that are home to them—it’s one of the best times to see wildlife during the wet season.

In incredible spots like Masai Mara National Park, you can also spot some beautiful bird species, including the Kori bustard, secretary bird, sooty chat, and the striking Usambiro barbet.

While other wildlife sightings might be a bit rare, there’s still a chance to see something unexpected! So don’t forget to take notes on all the amazing things you see during your Kenya safari adventure!

Weather in April

While April marks the start of the rainy season, the scenery can often be gorgeous when showers cease. It is a great time to capture moments before and after the rain. This can be rewarding during the morning and late afternoon.

National Parks to Visit in Kenya and Why

Ol Pejeta National Park

With the wet season well underway, the Ol Pejeta National Park provides lush greenery and tall grass, which makes it difficult to see wildlife.

In April, birding safaris are much more prominent. While the conservancy is generally a Big Five destination, it’s best to see big game during the dry season (June to September).

Amboseli National Park

Even though the park houses four of the Big Five, April spotlights the 420 bird species it hosts. The African jacana, Goliath heron, grey-crowned crane, Hartlaub’s bustard, and Rufous chatterer are famous birds that are fantastic to capture on camera during the wet season.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Mirroring other parks in terms of lush green scenery, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has some unique bird species to capture on camera. These include the grey-crowned crane, northern anteater chat, bird, eastern chanting goshawk, and Somali ostrich.

Activities to do in April

• Birding
• Photographic safaris
• Spa treatments