Where to Go on African Safari in August

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

About The Month of August For Safaris

August is one of the prime months to visit East and Southern African Countries for safari adventures. The month is always dry and hot, making spotting wildlife at close range easy.

The great wildebeest migration is most active in August, and stampedes are commonly spotted in East Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. They move in a circular manner covering approximately 1000km from the south of Serengeti to Masai Mara and back.

August is a hot month, it’s ideal for both bush and beach safari holidays. It’s the best month to enjoy a beach holiday in Diani, or Zanzibar on the East African sandy beaches. The beaches are clean, crystal and beautiful to just relax and enjoy your holiday.

So you might be asking, where to go on an African Safari in August? Below are some of the best parks and reserves you can visit in the month of August.

How is the weather in August For Safaris

August is recorded to be a hot and dry month, best for a game drive in any park within East and South African Countries.

Daytime temperature 26.6°C
Nightly temperature 14.2°C
Average temperature 20.4°C
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 25.6°C
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 11.2kph

What to Pack For an African Safari In August

Since we have seen August is a hot and dry month, we advise you to pack for your African Safari very light clothes, sandals, and safari hats to protect you from direct sun.

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

What to Wear in August 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

Anders

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

Best Places to Visit this August

Watamu Malindi Safaris - Tours from Watamu Tsavo East National Park - Cheetah Safaris

Tsavo West National Park

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

View Park
Lake Manyara National Park - Tanzania Safaris - Tanzania National Parks - Cheetah Safaris

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Tanzania – Best Tourist Guide Have you booked a trip to Tanzania?

View Park
Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Buffalo Springs National Reserve – Complete Tourist Guide Located close to the Samburu National Reserve and

View Park
National Parks in East Africa

Meru National Park

Discover Meru National Park with Cheetah Safaris. Our team of expert guides with help you explore

View Park
Kora National Park

Kora National Park

Located in Tana River County, Kora National Park offers an unspoiled landscape and wilderness, known as

View Park
Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park – Tanzania – Best Tourist Guide Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest

View Park

Best Safaris to Book in August

Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara

7 Days 6 Nights Flying Safari to Samburu and Maasai Mara

From USD 4825 PPS

Duration 6 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary
Karen Blixen Camp Masai Mara

8 Days Tanzania Family Safari

From USD USD 7092 PPS

Duration 7 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary
Kenyan Safari

7 Days 6 Nights Kenyan Safari

From USD USD 3942 PPS

Duration 6 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary
12 Days 11 Nights Kenya Safari

12 Days 11 Nights Luxury Kenya Safari

From USD USD 7,050 PPS

Duration 11 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary
Wildebeest Migration Tanzania Safaris

6 Days Maasai Mara Wildebeest Safari

From USD 5044 PPS

Duration 5 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary
Wildebeest Calving in Serengeti and Ndutu Tanzania

4 Days 3 nights Ndutu Calving Safari

From USD USD 3,228 PPS

Duration 3 Nights

Destinations :-

View Itinerary

Gallery of August

Book an African Safari

Speak to an expert

Enquire Now

Other Months to Explore For Safaris

Where To Go on an African Safari in December

December

December is a wonderful time to go on an African safari, with the warm and sunny

View Month
November

November

November marks the start of the short rainy season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana,

View Month
October

October

October is the end of the dry season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, making

View Month
September

September

September is one of the best months for safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

View Month
July

July

July is one of the best months to visit Africa for an unforgettable safari experience. With

View Month
June

June

June marks the start of the dry season, making it an excellent time for safaris in

View Month
May

May

May marks the end of the long rainy season in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana,

View Month
Where To Go on an African Safari in April - Safari in Rainy Season - Kenya Safaris

April

Africa in April experiences one of the year’s biggest weather changes: heavy rains fall across East

View Month
March

March

March is a transitional month between the wet and dry seasons, offering a unique blend of

View Month
Where To Go on an African Safari in February

February

When it comes to planning an African safari adventure in February, it’s important to consider the

View Month
January

January

January marks the beginning of a new year and is one of the best months to

View Month

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. 

  • Education
  • Sustainable Travel
  • Wildlife Conservation
Our Sustainable Policy

Let us help you customize your trip

Like all of our holidays on this site, this is just an idea. All of our trips are tailor-made, so we’ll always adapt them to suit you.

Talk to an Expert

Browse our Cheetah Safaris Website. We’ll match you with a Specialist in our team who is best suited to help you plan your next safari adventure. To start, contact us now via our contact forms.

Prepare for your trip

Our Safari expert will be of help in planning your safari from start to end. They will advise you on all what you need to bring, wear and travel documents too. They will be ready to answer any queries you have.

When you return

We would love to hear from you about your trip with us. Your feedback will help us always work better and try to be the best. You can leave your review on our TripAdvisor Page. 

your dream safari escape

With the best safari team 

Book your trip Now
Partners / Memberships

People who always support and endorse our good work

Magical Kenya Logo
TripAdvisor_Logo
safari bookings
AMREF flying doctors
Trustpilot
Search
  • Login
  • Wishlist

Make a Quick Enquiry

Make a Quick Enquiry

blank

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Visit our Privacy Policy

OK