Marsabit National Park Best Time To Visit

By Anthony Ham
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Like most of Kenya’s parks, it is possible to visit Marsabit National Park year-round and see wildlife. However, the best months are when it is dry, from June to September and January to February. If visiting during the height of the short rains (November), and especially during the long rains (April and May), the wildlife experience may not be as good. Road conditions deteriorate in the wet months and animals tend to disperse.

Best Time June to September and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; vegetation is thinner and animals come to the crater lakes)

High Season December to March and July to October (This is high season in other parks; the reserve is rarely visited throughout the year)

Low Season April to June is low season in other parks (The reserve is rarely visited throughout the year)

Best Weather June and December (It tends to be cooler and fresher after the rains)

Worst Weather April (Wettest month)

June to September Dry Season

Wildlife viewing is best in the dry months when animals regularly come to drink at the crater lakes
It is sunny and there is almost no rain
Very little malaria in the Dry season
It is very dry and dusty
The sky is hazy and scenery is less beautiful

October to May Wet Season

Scenery is beautiful and lush
Best time for bird watching and migratory birds are in the reserve
Road conditions can be bad in April and May
Rain can interfere with your activities in the peak rainfall months, especially April

Best Time To Go by Major Park