Kenya has two main dry seasons, January to March and June to October. Both suit safaris, because animals gather near water and the grass is shorter. The Great Migration in the Maasai Mara is usually at its peak between July and October.
The coast is hot all year, with long rains from April to June. Seas are calmest and clearest from October to March, which is the best window for snorkelling in Watamu and Kisite.
A common plan is to start with three to five days on safari between June and October, then finish with a week on the coast. Tell us your dates and we will suggest the order that works best for the weather.