kenya
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When to go : June to October ( the dry season ) is best for wildlife-watching , including the Great Migration . January and February offer a gap in the rainy seasons , the heaviest rains being in April and May . Currency : Kenyan shillings ( KSh ) with U . S . dollars
also widely accepted Language : English and Swahili Getting around : Safaris generally involve fly-in or vehicle transfers from airports , organized by private tour operators , with 4WD vehicles in national parks and conservancies . Car rental is available and main roads in cities are generally good , while rural roads are more variable .
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Continue your Africa exploration on Oceania Cruises ’ 25-night Isles & Shore of Africa itinerary . Tour the western coast of Africa en route to Barcelona , Spain . As a gift from our agency , get a complimentary wine-tasting and a $ 250 Shipboard Credit per stateroom . Nautica departs Cape Town , South Africa , on February 2 , 2026 .
A lilac-breasted roller watching for insect prey from its perch
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It also pays to get up early . This is when the natural world is at its most active : hear the dawn chorus in full song , watch silent , stalking predators on the hunt , sense the sudden fear of their potential prey as they dart away — all playing out under the rising sun .
Be sure to take warm clothes for the surprisingly cool morning air or suitable layers in neutral shades of khaki and beige to subtly blend in with the bush , especially on walking safaris . But avoid blue and black since these attract the nasty nip of tsetse flies . Take your own field guide and binoculars to avoid missing out on the finer details of wildlife-watching .
Finally , don ’ t dismiss the little creatures while you ’ re there . Although the Big Five are justifiably popular , birds such as lilac-breasted rollers doing their acrobatic courtship dance or an army of sizzling ants on their march to massacre termites can be equally fascinating . image : awl images illustration : lis watkins
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