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Africa
Nairobi
Kenya · NBO · 15,440.315 km from SF (via OAK)
Est. Sep 2026
$1120
shoulder
Rainy-season shoulder is the best safari value.
Great Migration peaks July to October.
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Suggested cheapest window November 2026 · 2026-11-07 → 2026-11-15
Or search September 2026: 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-15
September 2026 is shoulder
The in-between months — near-peak weather at a material discount. Often the best overall value.
Why this season?
- Cultural eventdrives prices upJul, Aug, Sep, OctGreat Migration
Wildebeest crossing in Masai Mara = peak safari.
- Weatherdrives prices upJan, Feb, DecShort dry season
Second peak window.
- Weatherdrives prices downApr, May, NovLong + short rains
Rainy shoulder months for cheap safaris.
Weather through the year
Typical weather by month
Open-Meteo averages · 2019–2023 · °F
avg high / lowrainy days
J
79°
58°
10d
F
82°
59°
9d
M
82°
60°
12d
A
78°
61°
25d
M
76°
59°
19d
J
75°
57°
9d
J
74°
55°
5d
A
75°
56°
8d
S
78°
57°
7d
O
80°
59°
14d
N
77°
60°
21d
D
77°
59°
17d
warmest 82°Fcoolest 74°F
12-month fare curve
12-month estimated fare curve
Range $875 – $1680
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$1680
$1680
$875
$875
$875
$1120
$1680
$1680
$1120
$1120
$875
$1680
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Cheapest month
November
~$875 · off-peak
Most expensive
December
~$1680 · peak
Peak months
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec
avoid these for budget