Kenya Safaris in November

November ushers in the short rains, a far gentler affair than the long rains of April. Showers usually fall in short afternoon bursts and clear quickly, leaving plenty of time for game drives under dramatic, fast-changing skies. The landscape greens up almost overnight, and the freshness of it all is a photographer's dream.

It's a standout month for birdwatching, as migratory species arrive from the north and resident birds come into breeding plumage. The migration herds drift back across the southern and eastern Serengeti to take advantage of new grazing. With low visitor numbers and green-season rates, November rewards flexible travellers with beauty, value and solitude.