When to go on safari

Safaris across Southern and East Africa

Generally, it is always a good time to go on safari !  However, every safari destination has it’s own seasonality, which is often related to weather patterns, so if you are particularly adverse to rain or cold weather, or there is something in particular that you want to experience, like the Great Migration in Kenya or Tanzania, it is worth investing a few minutes to read through this guide, so that you don’t turn up on safari to find out that you have arrived at totally the wrong time !

South Africa

May-September is the best game viewing in KrugerGenerally the drier winter months (May - September) are considered to be better for game viewing, and this also coincides with low-season rates and special offers at many lodges.

Unfortunately Cape Town is better in the summer months (December - March) as it has a climate that has a lot of rain over the winter, so depending on your plans you may have to choose between a cheaper safari and having reliably good weather in Cape Town.

Kenya

The great migration in June,July, August is the most popular time to visit KenyaTypically split between the dry months and the rainy months, with the wildebeest migration in July/August being the busiest (and most expensive) time to visit. Read more...

Tanzania

Tanzania is popular all-year.Tanzania is generally recognised as being an ‘all year’ safari destination, with particular emphasis being during May to July for the start of the Great Migration. Read more ...

Namibia

Visiting Etosha in the dry season makes it easier to spot animals.The Etosha National Park is at its busiest during December and January (although this is the rainy season). Game viewing is more predicible in the dry season when animals are more reliant on waterholes.

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Botswana

Botswana offer great game viewing in both the dry and wet seasons.The dry winter months (May through to October) are considered be the best time to visit, however the Okavango Delta is spectacular during the wet season. Read more...

 

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