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Kenya in June

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June is such a fantastic time for photographic safaris! The weather is usually cool and cloudy, with some lovely sunshine now and then. While it’s a bit unpredictable, most parks still provide amazing wildlife experiences.

If you’re looking for Big Five destinations, both Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Nairobi National Park are perfect spots. And don’t forget about the Masai Mara, where you can see four of the Big Five—just the rhino is missing.

This month is also special because there are plenty of young animals around, making your safari even more exciting. Big game sightings are also superb during this time of year!

This sounds amazing already, but there’s even more to explore! Kenya is bursting with a rich cultural heritage that you can dive into and experience firsthand.

Weather in June

June’s weather is predominantly cloudy. Some common and abundant animals in Kenya include elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests.

Average Weather in June

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 10℃50℉2.2 mm
Max 24℃75℉241 mm

National Parks to Visit in Kenya and Why

Masai Mara National Park

June is the dry season, and wildlife appears in the park as vegetation gets thinner and waterholes dry out. Although the park is not a Big Five destination, it houses three of them, with elephants, buffaloes, and lions being common and leopards being spotted occasionally.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

As the dry season is well underway, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is an exciting place to visit if you want to tick off the Big Five. Both rhino species occur here, and it’s also a great place to be if you want to see some of the major predators, such as cheetahs, lions, and leopards.

Nairobi National Park

The Big Five and big cats are big attractions here. A Kenya safari during the dry season allows you to see abundant wildlife. Here, both species of rhino roam the plains.

Activities to do in June

  • Walking safaris
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Game drives

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