Best Time to Visit Africa

It's a question we often get asked: when is the best time to visit Africa?

Well, our answer is not intended to be disingenuous but it really does depend on where you're going and what you want to see! Much of what people come to see on safari - namely the wildlife - moves around according to seasonal conditions and local weather patterns, and there's nothing quite as disappointing as arriving at a top safari destination to discover you've come at the wrong time of year ...

Click on the links below to see our recommendations for the best time to visit your chosen safari destination.

Best time to visit Southern Africa:

Botswana

A long dry season and a short but intensive rainy season characterises Botswana's climate - and the rains have a dramatic effect on wildlife.

Best Game Viewing: May - Oct
Dry Season: May - Oct
Rainy Season: Nov - April Read More >>

Namibia

A predictably dry and warm country, Namibia experiences a short rainy season which transforms the country.

Best Game Viewing: May - Oct
Dry Season: May - Oct
Rainy Season: Nov - April Read More >>

South Africa

A country with every climate you can name! Weather patterns vary wildly in South Africa and you'll need to know before you go.

Best Game Viewing: May - Sept
Dry Season: May - Sept (Kruger)
Rainy Season: Oct - April (Kruger) Read More >>

Zambia

The rainy season in Zambia is dramatic but vital for this hot and often parched land to recover every year.

Best Game Viewing: May - Oct
Best Time for Vic Falls: March - May
Dry Season: May - Oct
Rainy Season: Nov - April Read More >>

Zimbabwe

If it's Victoria Falls in full flood you want then make sure you get your timing right!

Best Game Viewing: May - Oct
Best Time for Vic Falls: March - May
Dry Season: May - Oct
Rainy Season: Nov - April Read More >>

Best time to visit East Africa:

Kenya

The famous wildebeest migration is seasonally driven so if you're planning to catch it you'd better make sure you've got the right month.

Best Time for Migration: July - Nov
Dry Season: Jan - March
Rainy Seasons: April - June; Oct - Dec Read More >>

Tanzania

A huge country with very different climate patterns, there are definitely better times than others to witness the wildebeest migration.

Best Time for Migration: Nov - June
Dry Season: June - Oct
Rainy Seasons North & East: March - May, Oct - Dec
Rainy Season South & Central: Dec - April Read More >>

Uganda

Rain can occur at any time in tropical Uganda but there are also distinct seasons and better times than others to go gorilla trekking.

Best Times for Gorilla Trekking: Jan - Feb, June - Sept
Dry Seasons: Jan - Feb, June - Sept
Rainy Seasons: April - May, Oct - Nov Read More >>

Rwanda

It's always pretty hot and wet in Rwanda but there are better times to go gorilla trekking than others.

Best Times for Gorilla Trekking: Dec - Feb, June - Sept
Dry Seasons: Dec - Feb, June - Sept
Rainy Seasons: March - June, Oct - Dec Read More >>

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