November is considered a high safari seasons probably because of the spill over of the safari activities from the peak season which ended in October. The short rains are expected to start in November and may be early or late by one or two weeks. The effects of the three dry preceding months is evident at the beginning of November  and watering holes are fast depleting with the precious commodity - water. With the clouds gathering and the first few drops of rain beginning to fall, there is a sign of relief among the animals as there watering holes begin to refill. The short rains are not heavy and there is a lot of sun in between rain spells.  The temperatures are still quite high and there is a high humidity during the day. There are fewer visitors to the game parks at this time of the year. This high season extends way into mid December.

Weather:

Rainfall: Short light Rains

Temperature: Humid and warm days

                    Nights may be chilly (less than 22 degrees Celsius)

                    Mombasa and Malindi are quite humid in November                

Kenya Safari Costs November 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
Masai 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 Some luxury Camps close in July. Those that are open offer the same services. 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.