KENYA’S GREEN SEASON SAFARI: SAVE UP TO 20%
In most traveler’s minds, Kenya presents as a busy safari destination, especially during the dry season, filled with trails of safari vehicles and dramatic wildlife sightings. However, there is a side of Kenya, one that is calmer, greener and more scenic, that many overlook. This is Kenya’s Green season.
The Green Season begins in March, with the rains transforming the country into lush green landscapes. The season provides a safari experience that feels quieter and more intimate, with dramatic skies and vibrant plains. With experts such as Antonio Safaris, travelers can save up to 20% on carefully curated safari packages and accommodation options during this period.
The Green Season
Kenya’s Green Season runs from March to May, during the long rains. As opposed to general beliefs and assumptions, long rains do not mean constant rain all day. The showers are usually short and often occur in the afternoons or evenings, providing plenty of time for game drives and outdoor experiences.
Working with well-seasoned and trusted operators such as Antonio Safaris ensures you enjoy the best the season has to offer, with a keen sense for comfort and wildlife sightings. For nature lovers and photographers, the change of scenery from dry plains and rivers to lush green landscapes with strong-flowing rivers presents the best highlight.
Travel during the Green Season
The Green Season presents its own advantages as a safari period, one of which is the value for money. Safari accommodations provide favorable rates during this period, making luxury safaris more affordable and accessible. Through operators i.e. Antonio Safaris, prices can be negotiated even further, ensuring travelers enjoy premium safari experiences at lower prices in comparison to the peak season.
The Green season also hosts fewer crowds, ensuring game drives in peak destinations like Masai Mara and Amboseli feel quieter, calmer and more private. As opposed to a swarm of vehicles at wildlife sightings like the peak season, the experiences attract only a handful other travelers, providing a more personal safari atmosphere.
The fresh air, dramatic skies, and greener landscapes make the parks more photogenic and make the Green season a dream season for safari, giving Kenya a completely different feel during this time of year. For couples, photographers, solo travelers, and repeat visitors, safaris organized by Antonio Safaris during this season often feel more exclusive and authentic, appreciating the rhythm and beauty of the wild.
Wildlife during the Green Season
Even in the rains, Kenya’s wildlife remain abundant in the parks, from Lions, cheetahs and leopards, to Elephants, giraffes and zebras, they roam freely across the savannahs. Antonio Safaris ensures you have the company of professional and experienced guides, and your journey is full of rewarding sightings.
The Green Season is also the calving season for many herbivores, hence newborn wildebeests, zebras and antelopes among others litter the plains. The younglings attract fierce predators and create exciting and unique wildlife interactions, where survival of the fittest comes into play.
Migratory birds arrive in Kenya from Europe and Asia during this period, making it especially rewarding for bird watchers. The breeding plumage, where many bird species present a more colorful nature, make the season a special time to travel and provides destinations such as Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha as iconic birding destinations.
So, Why a Safari during the Green Season?
A Green Season safari changes the traveler’s perception of Kenya as just a peak-season destination. From lush landscapes and incredible wildlife to quieter parks and affordable rates, traveling from March to May presents a unique, more immersive safari experience with excellent value and a deeper connection with nature.
For a quieter, more scenic and intimate safari, with the prospects of saving up to 20% on your safari expenses, Antonio Safaris offers specially tailored itineraries, prioritizing value, comfort and unforgettable moments in Kenya’s lush landscapes.
