Where to Go on African Safari in April

The Best Places to Visit and Safaris to do in April Reasons why you should visit and Explore Africa in This Month

About The Month of April For Safaris

Africa in April experiences one of the year’s biggest weather changes: heavy rains fall across East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Zanzibar, but down in Southern Africa the reverse is true: it’s drying up.

Botswana should undoubtedly be considered if you’re planning a safari during April. At this time of year, the rains have ended, meaning the Okavango Delta is flooded, creating fresh, idyllic surroundings for the water-based safari activities you can only experience in this unique part of the world.

You can also visit other safari destinations like South Africa, Namibia, Seychelles, and Mauritius. The African Safari experience during these seasons is great since you will spot so much wildlife around water holes and pans.

In East Africa, the rains are heavy, and not suitable for a proper wildlife safari, but can still be a good time to enjoy offers and deals and explore more exclusive safari accommodations.

How is the weather in April For Safaris

April is the start of the long heavy rains in East Africa, and its the start of the dry season in Southern Africa. Below table shows the different weather conditions for East Africa, Kenya Tanzania and Uganda.

Daytime temperature 27.2°C
Nightly temperature 16.2°C
Average temperature 21.7°C
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 141 mm
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 29°C
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 10.1kph

What to Pack For an African Safari In April

April is a wet month and falls under the long rainy season from February to May, we advise you to pack your African Safari warm but light clothes.

Below are some of the essential items to pack for an African Safari in August.

What to Wear in April Medication to Pack for Safari
  • Comfortable sneakers/sandals/walking shoes for game walks
  • Flip-flops or similar for pool or in-room use, or even in safari vehicle
  • Baseball cap or hat to keep dust/sun from the head
  • Windbreaker/fleece jacket for layering during game drives and evening
  • Jeans (one or two pairs)
  • Khaki or cotton pants/slacks, for dinnertime
  • Four T-shirts for daytime wear
  • Button-down long-sleeve sports shirts (optional at dinner for men)
  • Long-sleeve and mid-sleeve women’s cotton shirts for layering
  • Shorts/cut-offs—two or three pairs for mid-day wear
  • Sleeveless shirts for warmer days—very necessary for summer
  • Bathing suit
  • Underwear (sports bras are recommended for game drives)
  • Socks
Pack enough daily vitamins and prescribed medicine to last your entire trip. Keep your prescriptions in their original bottles and store them in your carry-on bag. 

  • Allergy remedy
  • Rehydration salts like Liquid I.V.
  • Pain reliever
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Motion sickness tablets
    • Dramamine
    • Dramamine Natural Non-Drowsy
  • Heartburn remedy
  • Anti-diarrhea medicine
  • Cold/flu tablets

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For more clothing ideas, check out our guide to what to pack for an African safari.

Best Places to Visit this April

National Parks in East Africa

Meru National Park

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Tsavo West National Park

Part of a protected conservation area, Tsavo West National Park is a place of stunning natural

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria National Reserve is well-known as one of the most beautiful locations that Africa has

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Lake Manyara National Park

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Katavi National Park

Katavi National Park

The sheer number of games in Katavi National Park is staggering. In particular, the elephant and

Malka Mari National Park

Malka Mari National Park

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Best Safaris to Book in April

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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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