​Best Time To Visit – Shaba NR

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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

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Shaba National Reserve has a generally arid climate and can be visited year-round. The dry months from June to September and January to February, however, are the best times to see wildlife. After periods of heavy rain (April to May and November to December, although the rains don’t always arrive) animals tend to disperse across the reserve and might be harder to spot.


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Best Time June to September and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little to no rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (The reserves can get quite busy)
Low Season April to June (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather June and December (It tends to be cooler and fresher after the rains)
Worst Weather April and November (Wettest months)

June to September –Dry Season

  • Best time for wildlife viewing as vegetation is shorter and animals gather at water sources
  • Sunny and little rainfall
  • Not much malaria around in the Dry season
  • Conditions are dry and dusty

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October to May –Wet Season

  • The lush scenery is beautiful
  • April to June is low season and lower rates may apply
  • Best time for bird-watchers (migratory birds are around)
  • Road conditions can be difficult when it’s wet in April, May and November
  • Animals disperse, making them hard to find

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