Green Season in Kenya

When is the Mosquito Season in Kenya? Mosquito season in Kenya is most noticeable during and just after the rainy periods. This is from April to June and again in November.  Gut reaction - I am going to ignore those months? Reality -- that is a massive mistake as, mosquitos are far less of an issue on safari than most first-time travellers expect, especially in dry regions like Samburu and the northern conservancies

A Bushwalk is saying goodbye to the Jeep! A Bushwalk is getting out and about with guards, Maasai, and, most importantly, guards. Is a Bushwalk in Kenya dangerous? Yes. Of course it is! These are wild animals. Elephants are very protective of newborn calves. The guards are armed, as a bushwalk is as fun as it is dangerous, and you need to be careful.

What are the best walking boots for the Green Season in Kenya? The best walking boots for the Green or Mixed Season in Kenya are not princess leather style boots. They will get ruined. Or riding boots, they are too clunky. Here is a picture of my boots that I wore on my last Safari.

Why Samburu in April feels like a Perfect Cotswolds Summer (with Elephants) I kid you not! Kenya can feel like the best of England in the Green Season. It offers a desert bloom that is so special, seeing landscapes that are usually golden and arid now lush with emerald green. Seeing a desert in bloom is a memorable experience. Yes. You go on safari to see wildlife. But in April and May, you have the best of both worlds. Fabulous landscapes that change with the weather. Dry m