When is the BEST Time to Travel to Africa?

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When is the BEST time to Travel to Africa?

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When is the BEST Time to Visit Africa?

Traveling to Africa is largely based on the Seasons

& what YOU want to experience.

Here are some pointers to keep in mind as you plan your trip.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

November-April is the wetter, warmer 'green' season which offers better availability and rates. For Safaris, the rainy season may make game viewing more difficult due to thicker foliage. This is the ideal time to visit Cape Town and the Winelands. April is early Fall for the Cape, but very pleasant. Victoria Falls is in full flood from February -May. December is considered high season and popular destinations, especially in Cape Town, will be crowded.

May-October is dry season when conditions are cooler and drier and wildlife watching opportunities are greatly improved. wildlife watching opportunities are greatly improved. Visibility for game viewing is better as the foliage isn’t so dense and animals gather at water holes to drink. For those interested in the Okavango Delta, June-August is ideal.

EAST AFRICA

November-May is also the wetter 'green' season in East Africa and you’ll see plenty of young animals since it’s calving season. This means predatory animal sightings more common and makes for excellent photography opportunities.

June – October is dry season and if you want to experience one of the most jaw-dropping spectacles on earth, the Great Migration, this is the time to travel. Be aware that this is peak season and availability can be limited. This is the season for epic balloon safaris and a great time to combine a safari with gorilla trekking.

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Guest Feedback

"People ask me for a favorite moment or what stands out as the most amazing thing I saw. I am hard pressed to narrow it down to just a single experience or sight. To a person, the people we met all along the way left such positive impressions in my head and heart. And for me the time spent on the drives as we searched for animals was nothing short of magical.

Glad that part came at the end as anything we might have done afterwards would have felt anticlimactic. So… many thanks to you both for all of your wonderful planning of every detail and to Robin for being with us every step of the way.

Those traveling with you in the future are in for a real treat!"

Former Governor of Kentucky Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear

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