Rift Valley in Septemberhow the month reads

• At its best
  The migration in the Masai Mara

  the densest herds and the most frequent Mara River crossing attempts, most reliably between about 15 August and 5 September

  Sources: kenyaluxurysafari.co.uk, africanmeccasafaris.com

Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.

• Temperature
  29°C
  −0.1°C vs. yearly mean
• Month rank
  2 of 12
  for Rift Valley
• Best months
  June · September · December
  highest regional score

Parts of Kenya carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.