July Safaris | Safaris in July

The long rain season has ended and pasture is in abundance in the parks. Wild animals can be seen to roam freely and this is probably the start of great game viewing. In the Maasai Mara Game reserve, the pinnacle of a Kenyan safari, there is a stampede of a million wildebeests, Zebras and other animals crossing from the Serengeti plains of Tanzania for the abundant pasture. Rightly referred to as the seventh natural wonder of the world - the migration season is here and visitors stream into the Mara to get a glimpse of this phenomenon. Predators are also in abundance lying in wait for a quick meal. This is probably the best time to be on safari and catch all that mother nature has to offer. Equally in the other National parks life is abuzz with wild animals content . However in some areas long grass can be an impediment to getting a good glimpse of the animals. You can catch great photo's during this period.

Weather:

Rainfall: The rainy season is over

Temperature: July is usually chilly with temperatures dropping to 10° C in some areas during the night a comfortable high of 25° C during the day.

Mombasa and Malindi are cool and less humid in July

Samburu is cool with daytime temperatures reaching a high of 26° C and chilly nights below 15° C

Maasai Mara and Amboseli have cool days and chilly nights

Clothing: A traveler is advised to carry some warm clothing for the chilly nights.

Kenya Safari Costs July in US$ per person per day sharing (Season: peak)

Safari Destination	Safari Type	Camping 1 night	Extra Night	Budget 1 night	Extra Night	Luxury 1 night	Extra Night
Maasai Mara Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	632	370	957	710
Maasai Mara Game Reserve	Road	120	120	400	280	825	795
Amboseli National Park	Air	N/A	N/A	580	360	615	445
Amboseli National Park	Road	120	120	391	259	585	445
Samburu Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	650	360	829	468
Samburu Game Reserve	Road	120	120	391	259	699	699
Beach Holiday Mombasa	Sarova White Sands 2 People Sharing		Standard Single			250	Half Board
			Standard Double			350
			Palm Single			320
			Palm Double			400
			Sea Front Single			330
			Sea Front Double			410
			Suites : One bedroom			575
			Two bedroom			900
			Presidential			1510
Beach Holiday Malindi	Hemmingway's Hotel 2 People Sharing from 14th July		Superior single			223	Half Board
			Deluxe Double/Twin			359
			Junior Suite			398
			Executive Suite (one bedroom)			640
			Executive Suite (Two bedroom)			970
	Coral Key Beach Resort		Superior rooms			206	Half Board

Note:

1. Rates for road safaris are based on a minimum of 2 persons per day

2. Discount are available for more people traveling by road together as follows;

>>> 4 pax 10 %

>>> 6 Pax 15 %

>>> Request discounts for above 7 people

3. Enquire for rates for camping safaris for groups

4. Camping safari rates applicable to 4 Persons traveling together. Less than 4 people will join a group.

Cost Highlights include:

Budget and Camping

Luxury Camps

Transport as stated
Accommodation in Safari Lodges/ Camps - Full Board
Accommodation for beach Holiday - Half Board
Park Entrance fees
Game drives
Services of an English Speaking Guide/Driver
Government taxes
Complimentary transfer to/from Airport on arrival and departure date

Return transfers
Transport - Air or Road
Park fees and conservancy fees
All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
Sundowners
Walks and visits to Maasai villages where applicable.
Full board and
Free house wines, beer and soft drinks

Costs Do Not Include

Extras at the lodge i.e. drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.
International flight into East Africa
Departure taxes - Visa and any related fees
Tips to porters and drivers
All that not mentioned in what's included

Notes

Minimum Stay in Luxury camps is 2 nights
Some luxury Camps close in July. Those that are open offer the same services.
Enquire for Children Under 8 years
Single room supplement per night from US$90
Children (8-16years) each pay 60% if sharing with 2 adults
If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child pays 60%.
2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each

The above rates are based on a few standard (5 Star) and luxury (deluxe) tourist properties in Kenya. The rates July vary upwards or downwards depending on; Category of the property in terms of service levels and exclusivity of the property.