
Exploring Kenya Safari in Wet Season
Exploring Kenya Safari in Wet Season : For the visitors/ travellers wants to undergo a different type of tour experience then a safari tour in Kenya during a wet season is quite an option. Though many tourists may be discouraged from booking trips during this period, which is regarded as a long rainy season extending from March to May, and another short rainy period from October to December, there are very many exciting activities that can be undertook during this period.
Here is a list of the following activities to be done by a wet season safari in Kenya.
Wildlife Photography
One way or another the wet season may open perfect shots at game viewing. The high rainfall leads to a green environment and most plants develop bright coloured leaves improving the beauty of the background work. One of the lighting conditions that can be created by rain showers is special, for example during dawn or dusk. Most photographers take photographs of animals against such backgrounds during the wet season when the colours are most pronounced. Besides this, submissive animal behaviours may appear at this time due to changes in water and food supply. This will allow you to witness animals as they drink, take their baths and play or feed their young, offering variety in the shot subjects.
Bird Watching
The wet season in Kenya is, therefore, perfect for those enthusiastic bird watchers. Cross continental movement of birds from Europe and North Africans start their migration process to the country during this time the wildlife is well mixed. It also wakes up habitats and make food easier to come by, seen through intensified levels of nest building and foraging. Some of the more famous bird watching areas include the Amboseli National Park and the Lake Nakuru National Park; flamingos, egrets and various types of eagles and vultures are some of the varieties of birds that are evident due to the perennial water floods.
Closer Animal Encounters
Small mammals include impala, sassaby, Houosts, Kudus, Warthogs, Water buck, Giraffe, Bush pork’s and Zebras all of which are found grazing in the wet season in green savannahs because of the availability of food. This may cause rather interesting aggregations of animals when grazers and browsers are often to be seen congregated around water sources. Lions, tigers, lions, giraffes, and wildebeests are less commonly offered . The result is that guests may periodically see such activities as socialization, courtship, and parenting of young. It’s easier to find and appreciate the wildlife with fewer visitors during the wet season because tourism rates are far and in-between.
Visit Local Communities
Wet season is ideal for interaction with locals since Kenya hosts a variety of cultures. Most of the cultural places and villages open their doors to the people to join them in their natural usual undertakings. Ask people of the Maasai or Samburu tribe,they may have some very intriguing things to say about the evolution of the landscape and its past with wildlife. You may get involved in dancing, Heel or trinket making ceremonies, thus, you are able to engage in cultural practices.
Guided Nature Walks
During the wet season, the great landscape of national parks of Kenya offers great chances for the guided hike in the nature. You also have an opportunity to explore on your own on foot accompanied by experienced guides for the avian and floral exhibits. Nature walks are also different from game drives since they make you see small animals and insects you would not typically see while driving by. The guides are usually knowledgeable of the ecosystem and the animals are more often than not showcased usually giving the viewer an educational experience.
Camping Under the Stars
If aspiring to enjoy a camping experience, travelling to Kenya in the middle of the rainy season is good news. Most of the camps provide an opportunity to go on a mobile camping, in contact with the wildebeest. Here, the rain intensifies the sounds of nature, which will put you to sleep. To savory a meal at night alongside romantic trees and the chimps of nature around you is probably one of the most rewarding moments. I think the only thing to know is that its best to dress like you are going to go swimming, just remember to have proper waterproof clothes!
EXPLORE KENYA’S NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES
More so, parks like Maasai Mara and Amboseli are well known, but the wet season is perfect to discover other parks and reserves. Safari destinations like Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kora National Park can make your adventure experience alone, beautiful sceneries and finally sighting the wild animals with little or no company. These areas might be accessible during the wet season when the road is has been repaired by rain water.
Eco-Tourism Initiatives
Some many companies offering Safari services during the wet season incorporate the company on conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Engaging in such programs such as planting trees, tracking endangered animals and species and rehabilitation of natural environment provide a worth while experience by leaving a positive impact on the environment as you enjoy your open-air safari. These can offer an added side to your safari trip; the satisfaction of being part of an effort that will help maintain the stunning landscapes of Kenya for the generations to come.
Night Game Drives
Certain safari lodges and camps organise night game drives That is something very special during the wet season. As the animals get a bit cold during night, this is a good time to spot such animals as the leopard, the hyenas and the bush babies which are rarely seen during the hot daylight. Night drives give the thrill seekers an opportunity to see animals as they interact at nights.

Socializing and Relaxation
Guest accommodations for many lodges include casual and casual comfortable sitting areas, mostly after an enchanting day out. Since it rains and at times can produce a heavy down pour there are numerous numbers of things that one can get to do such include spending some time in the lodge reading through a book, socialize with people who are also in the lodge, have some extra coffee or cocktail in the mid of the afternoon. As such travel can be made more interesting by sharing experiences with various people in different parts of the world.
Kenya’s wet season is characterized as one of growth and change regarding the physical landscape and animal population. Without as many tourists to disturb, the vibrant scores of the geography and wildlife make the respective safaris more personal. Besides wildlife, photography, bird watching, interaction with local cultural practices, among other activities, the wet season is full of activities that may be a memorable encounter. No matter which of the above you are looking for, a wet season safari in Kenya is guaranteed to enthral and entice.
