When to Travel To Africa
Best Time to Visit Africa for Holiday Tours
Best Time to Visit Africa for safaris
Best time for safaris in Africa
The best time to visit Africa to see the beautiful savannah grasslands, wildlife, and culture is from January to April and June to November, during the drier hot months. The vegetation thins out and wildlife congregates around remaining water sources, and these seasons offer beautiful sightings due to the short grass.
Our Kenya Safaris are scheduled all through the year, but we can best customize and tailor-make it for you. You will be lucky to visit Kenya during these seasons and indulge in wildlife sightings, cultural experiences, and city tours.
The best time to visit Africa for the wildebeest migration is from June to October of every year, and the best time to see the wildebeest calving is from January to April. Where more than 8000 calves are born daily, and also marks the start of the Wildebeest Migration. Stay in Ndutu Conservation Area, or the Southern part of the Serengeti National Park. You will be welcomed with an abundance of big cats and scavengers that hunt and scavenge for the rich food available in the region.
Uganda and Rwanda offer incredible sightings of the Silverback Gorillas and chimpanzees. The best time to visit Africa for gorilla trekking safaris is from January to April and August to October, during the dry seasons.
Overall, Africa is a year-round destination. Its varying climates provide good conditions for a visit to one region or another at every time of year.
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Best Time to Visit Africa for safaris
Best time for safaris in Africa
The best time to visit Africa to see the beautiful savannah grasslands, wildlife, and culture is from January to April and from June to November, during the drier, hotter months. The vegetation thins out and wildlife congregates around remaining water sources, and these seasons offer beautiful sightings due to the short grass.
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month to month safari guide
Month to month guide of when to visit Africa for safaris
Our month-by-month guide of the best time to visit Africa for safari, either for bush and wildlife safaris, or visiting the African Beaches like Diani Beach, Zanzibar Island, and many others. These guides will help you plan for your next visit to Africa and will equip you with knowledge and ideas of what to plan for.
A more detailed guide on when to visit Africa for holidays is provided, visiting each African country, and understanding their month-to-month guide, as they differ from each other.
November marks the start of the short rainy season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana,
Africa in April experiences one of the year’s biggest weather changes: heavy rains fall across East
October is the end of the dry season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, making
September is one of the best months for safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
August is one of the prime months to visit East and Southern African Countries for safari
December is a wonderful time to go on an African safari, with the warm and sunny
March is a transitional month between the wet and dry seasons, offering a unique blend of
May marks the end of the long rainy season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana,
When it comes to planning an African safari adventure in February, it’s important to consider the
July is one of the best months to visit Africa for an unforgettable safari experience. With
Pack For a Purpose
Cheetah Safaris is a serious advocate of sustainable safari practices in Africa. As part of our efforts and initiative, we engage and support schools and children who need knowledge to better their lives. The best gift a child can be given is education, skills, and creativity.
In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.
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