Saiwa Swamp National Park Best Time To Visit

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

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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 interfere with planned activities in the park.

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

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