​Best Time To Visit – Saiwa Swamp NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Philip is an expert for SafariBookings and author of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Philip is the author of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Saiwa Swamp National Park can be visited year-round. This is a high-rainfall area, but December to March is quite dry, and there are a lot of sunny days. April to August is very wet, and rain might occasionally interfere with planned activities.

Best Time December to March (Little rain)
High Season Mid-December to March and July to October (The reserve never gets busy)
Low Season April to June and November to mid-December (Low-season rates may apply for accommodation)
Best Weather December to March (Little rainfall)
Worst Weather April to August (Wettest months)

December to March –Dry Season

  • It is mostly sunny and there is little rainfall
  • There are many migrant birds
  • Sitatunga antelope have their newborn

April to November –Wet Season

  • The scenery is very lush
  • You’re still likely to see the sitatunga antelope and other wildlife
  • It rains a lot, which might interfere with your activities

Best Time To Go by Major Park

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

Want To Visit Saiwa Swamp NP?

Saiwa Swamp Operators