Kenya in July

The sunny days are in full swing in July, and even though parks have had excellent game-life viewing since June, other activities are now available. If you would like to hike or have a picnic, you are free to do so.

While the sun is out, wildlife viewing is typically excellent, as wildlife tends to stick around the few remaining pools of water. Opportunities for predator and prey activity are also high, given that all animals now have to be in search of water resources. Some parks to visit include Ol Pejeta Conservancy, famous for the Big Five, and the Samburu National Reserve, which houses four of the Big Five, with the rhino absent.

Unique to the Samburu National Reserve, the location houses its own special Big Five. These include the beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk.

Weather in July

The winter season sets in Kenya, and even though it can be cloudy, the sun still makes its way through during the day. Temperatures often reach a high of 25℃, and safari experiences are excellent. For a thrilling safari experience, the wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara in July, and it can be an incredible sight to see them splash through the water in large herds.

National Parks to Visit in Kenya and Why

Lake Nakuru National Park

Four Big Five are common here, but no elephants are on the grounds. Leopards and lions occur occasionally in the park, while other animals worth noting are giraffes, hippos, and zebras.

Loisaba Conservancy

June to September is the best time to see wildlife here. It’s also the perfect time to explore the different hilltop vantage points and see views from different perspectives. Animals you get to see here are Grevy’s zebra, buffalo, greater kudu, and reticulated giraffe. Seeing big cats is also possible as lions and cheetahs are present. The African wild dog population is also slowly picking up in the conservancy.

Amboseli National Park

The Big Five is housed here with elephants and buffalo occurring in abundance. Lions and leopards are rare, but they are seen occasionally.

Other wildlife worth noting are zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Activities to do in July

• Hot air ballooning
• Walking safaris
• Horseback riding
• Game drives