Kenya in August

August tends to mirror July regarding wildlife viewing opportunities and the fact that it is the dry season. Although it’s still the dry season, the weather doesn’t get unpleasantly hot as the months go by. Parks tend to get busier around this time of year, and the wildebeest migration is often one of the most exciting parts of a Kenya safari experience. Apart from this, wildlife viewing remains excellent, and there is always the possibility of seeing the Big Five and other notable animals, such as zebras, hippos, and buffaloes.

You can visit the Nairobi National Park, home to all the big cats: lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Weather in August

Temperatures in August are generally mild, and most safari areas are dry, which creates the perfect environment for wildlife viewing. Occasionally, there may be a few thundershowers, but they usually don’t last long.

Average Weather in August

Temperature	Celsius	Fahrenheit	Rainfall
Min	10℃	50℉	1.4 mm
Max	24℃	75℉	312 mm

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National Parks to Visit in Kenya and Why

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is perfect for seeing lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The Big Five also occurs here, with the buffalo being the most common. For prey species, giraffes, hippos, and zebras are abundant in the park, and it can be an incredible safari experience for predator and prey activity.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

With the Big Five in attendance, the Lewa Conservancy is an excellent environment in the dry season. Since all major predators exist in the park, eventful predator and prey activity is likely here, which, depending on the explorer, can be an exciting experience on a Kenya safari.

Samburu National Reserve

August is an excellent time for wildlife viewing here, especially if you want to spot some Big Five. Samburu currently houses four of them, with just the rhino being absent. Elephants are abundant here; observing their behaviour is one of the highlights of a safari here! Other animals here are the beisa oryx, the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, the Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, the park’s very own Special Five.

Activities to do in August

Walking safaris
Horseback riding
Hot air ballooning
Game drives

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