January is a fairly dry month for safari with a lot of pasture for wild animals after the short November - December Rains. Sometimes the short rains spill into the first half of the month. January is a high safari season and a good time to take a safari after the December boom. Parks are usually quieter and there is also abundant wildlife to see.

Weather:

Rainfall: Scanty or No Rainfall

Temperature: Hot to warm days (Max 27 Degrees Celsius)

                     Nights may be chilly (less than 20 degrees Celsius)

Kenya Safari Costs January in US$ per person per day (Season: High)

Safari Destination	Safari Type	Camping 1 night	Extra Night	Budget 1 night	Extra Night	Luxury 1 night	Extra Night
Maasai Mara Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	600	300	957	710
	Road	120	120	380	240	825	795
Amboseli National Park	Air	N/A	N/A	559	240	615	445
	Road	120	120	380	240	585	445
Samburu Game Reserve	Air	N/A	N/A	579	238	829	468
	Road	120	120	380	240	699	699
Beach Holiday   Mombasa	Sarova White Sands  2 People Sharing		Standard Single			245	Half Board
			Standard Double			312
			Palm Single			305
			Palm Double			412
			Sea Front Single			325
			Sea Front Double			415
			Suites : One bedroom			570
			Two bedroom			945
			Presidential			1570
Beach Holiday Malindi	Hemmingway's Hotel  2 People Sharing		Superior single			322	Half Board
			Deluxe Double/Twin			512
			Junior Suite			562
			Executive Suite (one bedroom)			1006
			Executive Suite (Two bedroom)			1420

Note:

1.    Rates for road safaris are based on a minimum of 2 persons per day

2.    Discount are available for more people traveling by road together as follows;

        >>> 4 pax 10 %

        >>> 6 Pax 15 %

        >>> Request discounts for above 7 people

3.     Enquire for rates for camping safaris for groups

4.     Camping safari rates applicable to 4 Persons traveling together. Less than 4 people will join a group.

Cost Highlights include:

Budget and Camping	Luxury Camps
Transport as stated Accommodation in Safari Lodges/ Camps - Full Board Accommodation for beach Holiday - Half Board Park Entrance fees Game drives Services of an English Speaking Guide/Driver Government taxes Complimentary transfer to/from Airport on arrival and departure date	Return transfers Transport - Air or Road Park fees and conservancy fees All game drives in open 4x4 vehicles Sundowners Walks and visits to Maasai villages where applicable. Full board and Free house wines, beer and soft drinks
Costs Do Not Include Extras at the lodge i.e. drinks, laundry, phone calls etc. International flight into East Africa Departure taxes - Visa and any related fees Tips to porters and drivers All that not mentioned in what's included	Notes Minimum Stay in Luxury camps is 2 nights Enquire for Children Under 8 years Single room supplement per night from US$90 Children (8-16years) each pay 60% if sharing with 2 adults If sharing with 1 adult the adult pays single supp and child pays 60%. 2 children in own tent 75% of adult rate each

The above rates are based on a few standard (5 Star) and luxury (deluxe) tourist properties in Kenya. The rates may vary  upwards or downwards depending on; Category of the property in terms of service levels and exclusivity of the property.