Kenya Safaris in April

April is the wettest month across much of East Africa, with the long rains in full swing. Rain typically falls in heavy afternoon bursts rather than all-day drizzle, leaving plenty of time for game drives. The reward is scenery at its most beautiful — emerald plains, full rivers and thundery skies that make for moody, memorable photography.

This is the green season at its most authentic: the lowest prices of the year, near-empty parks and a real sense of wilderness. Wildlife is still abundant but more dispersed as water is everywhere. A handful of seasonal camps close for refurbishment, and some unsurfaced roads become slippery, so a good guide and 4x4 matter. For value, birding and solitude, April is hard to beat.