Why April is Kenya's Best Kept Secret: A Guide to the "Mixed Green Season" safari
- Bena Roberts
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
The Mixed Season Safari is also known as the Green Season. It occurs during April and May in Kenya.
I love the Safari Green Season in Kenya!
Every other Safari blog or company will tell you that the dry season is the best in Kenya. They will rave about the migration, savannahs, and colours. But I am going to be counterintuitive and tell you why the Green Season is the best for the British or Northern Europeans - and anyone who loves luxury for less money!
The Safari Season Comparison Table
Feature | Peak Season (July-September) | Mixed or Green Season (April - May) | Why its great for the British or Northern European |
Crowd Levels | High 20+ Jeeps to one lion | Ultra low | Peace, quiet and no queues |
Temperature | 30 degrees Dusty/ Hot | 23 degrees Fresh/ Nice | Feels like a perfect UK summer day |
Photography | Harsh and brown | Lots of greens | Dramatic and moody |
Mosquitos | Low (Dry) | Moderate near water | Manageable |
Price Luxury | Premium $$$$$ | Value $$$ | My ten-night female safari would cost 3 times more in Summer. |
The Vibe | Golden and Arid | Emerald and Lush | Desert bloom |
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 mornings, wet afternoons followed by sun, when it matters during the golden hour.
Trust me, it doesn't get better! Also, I believe in sustainable tourism and sustainable luxury. Have both in the mixed season.
The Rivers of Kenya in the Green Season and Reflection Photography
The Ewaso Nyiro River at Soroi Larsens Camp and Soroi Samburu Lodge swells in May. This creates the dramatic mirror effect reflections that I love. I hate stills. I love action or photography that is different. This means unique pictures. Really creative pictures and something hard to get in the Summer. It's the time for kills and stills.
I love action pan and getting creative with photography.
Experience the mixed season magic for yourself!
Most people avoid April and May. That is exactly why you should go! You get the same world-class luxury, the same "Special Five", and the most dramatic photography at a much better price.
I have exclusive luxury April and May 2026 Safari Dates available that offer the highest value-for-money, which I am aware of. Don't just watch my journey, start yours.
Guided tours with Bena are for solo female travellers. But anyone can book the package. Contact me!
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