| Season | Months | Weather Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Dry Season | January - March | Very hot and dry; temperatures 25-35°C (77-95°F); minimal rainfall (<50mm); clear skies; dusty conditions; animals concentrate around water sources |
| Long Rains | March - May | Wet season with heavy rainfall (200-400mm); temperatures 22-30°C (72-86°F); high humidity; lush vegetation; some roads impassable; excellent birding |
| Cool Dry Season | June - October | Best weather for visiting; temperatures 20-28°C (68-82°F); minimal rainfall; clear skies; excellent visibility; optimal game viewing conditions |
| Short Rains | November - December | Light to moderate rainfall (100-200mm); temperatures 23-30°C (73-86°F); brief afternoon showers; good wildlife viewing; migratory birds arrive |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Area | 13,747 km² (5,308 sq miles) - Kenya's largest national park |
| Distance from Nairobi | 333 km (207 miles) via A109 Nairobi-Mombasa highway; approximately 4-5 hours drive |
| Distance from Mombasa | 150 km (93 miles) via A109 highway; approximately 2-3 hours drive |
| Road Network | Main access via A109 Nairobi-Mombasa highway; Primary gates: Voi Gate (main entrance near Voi town), Bachuma Gate, Sala Gate; Internal roads mostly gravel and earth - 4WD recommended; Good conditions during dry season, challenging during wet season |
| Airstrips | Multiple airstrips available: Voi Airstrip (main, 1,200m runway near Voi Gate), Aruba Airstrip (1,000m runway, central location), Satao Airstrip (private, serves Satao Camp); Daily flights from Nairobi (45-60 minutes) and Mombasa (30-45 minutes); Operators include Safarilink and AirKenya |