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WHEN TO GO TO LAKE ELEMENTAITA

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BEST TIME TO VISIT ELEMENTAITA FOR A CENTRAL KENYA SAFARI

AfricanMecca wants you to enjoy every part of your bush safari in Kenya, and the equatorial climate can affect certain aspects of your time at Lake Elementaita. Understanding the weather helps know what to expect and prepare accordingly. Elementaita is a wondrous location to visit anytime during the year, but we recommend that you visit during the dry seasons that occur from July to October, January and February.

The reason that we recommend these times is that the water sources are limited, so the animals gather around the few remaining fresh watering holes. As a result, wildlife viewing is better, and you get to see a variety of species interact in a relatively small area.



Another reason to plan your adventure-loving trip to Lake Elementaita during the dry seasons is that the logistics of your activities are not impacted by wet roads that can be difficult to traverse during the rains. July through October, though, is when the more number of tourists visit the lake since it coincides with the wildebeest migration in the Great Plains of Masai Mara, so you may find that your accommodation is close to maximum capacity, and your activities may include more guests than during the rainy seasons. Guest numbers are also high during certain festive holidays, specifically Easter, Christmas and New Years.

The short rainy season is in November and December, and the small amount of rain that does fall evaporates quickly due to the solar proximity to the equator. You should consider, though, that roads can be affected by these short rains, so your activities such as nature walks may be limited due to the weather. The long rainy season arrives in late March and stays in the Lake Elementaita area until June. Although activities are centered on game drives during these rains, this can be a spectacular time of year that offers opportunities to enhance your nature-loving tour in Africa.



Some of the mammals, especially antelopes, give birth during this time, and you witness the first breaths of a new generation. You watch intently as mothers remain on alert for the predators that lurk in the brush, awaiting the perfect moment to take a young animal. Engaging moments like this can be some of the best parts of your exhilarating safari travels (read more on when is the best time to go to Kenya). The rains also bring the flora to life, and the grasslands are transformed into a lush, green landscape.

We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket or poncho to keep you dry and comfortable while outdoors. Should you be planning an AfricanMecca birdwatching holiday at Lake Elementaita, October through April is when the migratory species arrive from Europe. This gives you the chance to not only see resident avi-fauna, but a rich diversity of feathered waterfowl and other birds from regions beyond Kenya.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ELEMENTAITA
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WHERE TO STAY IN ELEMENTAITA

Whether you prefer a colonial-style camp or an intimate lodge, the accommodations at Lake Elementaita are perfectly suited for all. The main options are Elmenteita Serena, Sleeping Warrior and Sunbird Lodge.

SAFARI & TOUR IN ELEMENTAITA
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SAFARI & TOUR IN ELEMENTAITA

Most of Lake Elementaita is part of the Soysambu Conservancy where you have access to varied activities, such as game drives, bush walks, day trips to surrounding attractions, crater hikes and more.

GUIDE ON LAKE ELEMENTAITA
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GUIDE ON LAKE ELEMENTAITA

Elementaita is located in between Nakuru and Naivasha. It is a much less visited wilderness than other natural attractions, so you enjoy a sense of privacy and solitude in a wondrous volcanic landscape.

AFRICANMECCA REVIEWS

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  • Jambo Raza, The Lake Nakuru outing was great! We saw lots of pelicans, some flamingos, both black and white rhino... We've already recommended a Kenya safari to friends and relatives. Thanks again
    Scott Aaronson - Associate Professor, M.I.T - Boston, United States
  • Raza, it was the vacation of a lifetime, again, thanks so much. From the flamingo of Lake Nakuru and the foot hills of Masai Mara, we saw the best of what Kenya safari has to offer.
    Jamie Davis & Liudmila Kondakova - San Francisco, California, United States
  • Dear Altaf, We would like to thank your team for such a well planned and wonderful holiday. Kenya is such an amazing country, and we felt that the itinerary you helped us set up was perfect...
    Wee Siang Neo & John Lau - Singapore
  • Jambo Altaf, As usual the program went like clockwork and it was a wonderful holiday in Rift Valley & Masai Mara. Lake Nakuru is absolutely stunning and exceeded my expectations..
    Simon Woodlock, Chief Financial Officer, Synovate - Surbiton, United Kingdom
  • Thank you so, so much for all of your help in planning our amazing safari to Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Nairobi. Everything went so smoothly. Our tour guides were the best!!
    Joanne Wright - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - United States
  • Jambo Altaf and Raza! We are back on earth now after our fabulous honeymoon. This is to say THANK YOU so much for organising a week in Kenya that we will never forget.....!
    Dr Krina Zondervan, Oxford University - United Kingdom
  • We were extremely pleased with our itinerary. All those elephants and giraffes just posing and asking to have their pictures taken. Thank you for planning one of the best trips I have ever taken.
    Professor Donald S. Kisiel - Biology Department Suffolk County Community College - New York, United States

EAST AFRICA SAFARI BOOKING TRIP IDEA FOR LAKE ELEMENTAITA IN CENTRAL KENYA

When visiting Lake Elementaita, we recommend combining your safari to Masai Mara for the wildebeest migration, Amboseli, Samburu or Laikipia - Lewa, Nakuru, and Naivasha - Great Rift Valley Lakes. You can also climb the 2nd highest mountain in Africa: Mount Kenya.

You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas of Meru, Chyulu Hills or Tsavo East - Tsavo West for an offbeat wildlife tour.

You can end your vacation at the Indian Ocean for a beach vacation and Swahili cultural tour on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, Lamu, or Mombasa.

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