Hot and humid to begin with, March also heralds the arrival of the rainy season as the days progress, making this a month of contrasts.

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Overview

• Temperatures and humidity will remain high, especially in inland areas, while evenings tend to be cooler.
• The dry northeasterly monsoon winds known as kaskazi are present during March, and can be felt blowing in on the coast.
• The rains will arrive towards the end of March, which may result in mountain park closures as tracks become muddy and sometimes impassable.
• Short plains grasses and limited water sources make for great wildlife-viewing, but as the rains return, animals will spread out and vegetation will become more lush.

Where to Go

• Before the rains arrive, clear waters provide excellent conditions for snorkelling and diving. Afterwards, high temperatures and heavy rain along the coast make beach trips less than ideal.
• The East African Arts Festival takes place in Nairobi every March, offering an exciting schedule of art, music, fashion, literature and theatre events to enjoy.
• The Great Migration is absent during March, but wildlife-viewing is excellent across many of Kenya’s national parks, reserves and conservancies.

Things to Remember

• Although March isn’t in high season and thus offers better pricing and camp/lodge availability than other months, it is worth bearing in mind that some safari properties will close for the upcoming wet season.
• Photographers will want to pay particular attention to the arrival of the rains, as the bush will grow greener with each passing day.