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Your First Safari

We have a detailed article to guide you on your first safari. Understand what a safari is, what happens during a safari, and much more.

Where to Visit

nderstand the best places to visit on your first safari in Africa. Its important to know this as it might guide you inIt’s planning.

Best Time to Visit

Once you know the best place to go on safari, it’s also important to know when the best time is to visit the destination for safari.

What to Pack for Safari

Packing is essential once you know where to go, and when is the best time to go. Learn what to pack for safari for the first time.

Speak to an Expert

Expereinces and Activities

Balloon Safari

We have a detailed article to guide you on your first safari. Understand what a safari is, what happens during a safari, and much more.

Cultural Visits and Experiences

Induldge in diverse cultural experiences, such as the Maasai and Samburu Communities, and interact with them deeply into their culture.

Walking Safaris

Learn about the flora and fauna of the African Wilderness through our guided walking safaris.

Helicopter Safaris

Enjoy scenic views and sightings with our helicopter safaris and excursions in Northern and Southern Kenya.

Safari Activities

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Apply for Visas

Find the best guide to apply for any African Safari Visas that our safaris go to. We help our booked safari guests with applying for the visas as well.

Month to Month Safari Guide

A month-by-month guide of when to visit, understanding the month’s details such as temperatures and best places to go in that month.

Health and Safety on Safari

Understand your health precautions. We endeavor to offer assistance anytime our guests need us by working closely with our suppliers.

Safest Countries For Safaris

Learn more about the safest countries in Africa for an authentic luxury safari. We have listed the safest and best safari countries someone can go.

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Our Destinations

Eastern Africa

Kenya Safaris

Visit Kenya and enjoy luxury safaris into the wild Masai Mara and Samburu, and immerse yourself in the turquoise beaches of the Kenyan Coast.

Tanzania Safaris

Spot the wildebeest migration and the visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater, later interact with the Hadzabe communities in Tanzania.

Uganda Safaris

Walk through the jungles of Uganda and track Gorillas, chimps, and end it with the sightings of climbing lions in Isasha, in Queen Elizabeth.

Rwanda Safaris

A premium destination for Gorilla Trekking, Rwanda offers amazing opportunities to spot the Silverback Gorillas as a premium and exclusive guest.

Our Destinations

Southern Africa

Botswana Safaris

Botswana is an exclusive and high-end destination in Africa, offering very luxurious safaris and holiday experiences. Discover the beauty of Botswana.

Zambia Safaris

Enjoy the wilderness and a close encounter with elephants in the wild side of Zambia. Discover the magic of Zambia through our tailor-made safaris.

Zimbabwe Safaris

Visit the Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe, and later enjoy the magical sightings of the elephants in Mana Pools and walking safaris as an add-on experience.

Namibia Safaris

From the dry and hot Kalahari to the white soiled elephants of Etosha, Namibia is an ultimate destination for your next holiday in Africa.

South Africa Safaris

Explore the wild Kruger National Park and many other conservancies in South Africa for luxury safari, with a city tour in Cape Town.

Islands & Beaches

Lamu Island

Extend your safari to the small island of Lamu, and enjoy activities like donkey rides, cultural excursions, and beach activities.

Nosy Be Island

A small and exclusive island in Madagascar, with a beautiful white sandy beach, offering the best high-end and luxury beach holidays in Southern Africa.

Zanzibar Island

A very popular island in the east of Tanzania, Zanzibar is the buckelist beach holiday destination for everyone who wishes to have bush and beach experience.

Mafia Island

A small island south of Zanzibar and east of Tanzania, best for exclusive safari holidays, and it’s best combined with a safari in Tanzania.

Beach Destinations
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Our Safari Types and Categories

Family Safaris

Best Choice of you are travelling with Family. Africa has the best safari holidays and activities for families with young and old kids to engage in.

Private Exclusive Safaris

Our Private Safaris are more of exclusive safari experiences that involve customising high-end and ultimate luxury safaris and activities in Africa.

Kenya and Tanzania Safaris

A popular safari that combines both Kenya and Tanzania due to the amazing sightings of the great wildebeest migration and big cat safaris.

Flying and Charter Safaris

One of our popular safari types that guests prefer booking, offering fast and easy transfers across all our destinations covered in itineraries.

Our safari Types

WIldebeest Migration Safaris

One of the world’s seven wonders, the wildebeest migration is the largest animal migration of close to 2 million moving across Kenya and Tanzania.

Honeymoon Safaris

Perfect for the newly weds, or people looking to enjoy their anniversaries, Africa offers amazing destinations for safari and beach to celebrate love.

All Inclusive Safaris

Our all-inclusive safaris involve safaris and holidays with itineraries that are all inclusive of activities, drinks, and full guiding services throughout the trip.

Gorilla Trekking Tours

Gorilla Trekking Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, where you track and spot the silverback gorillas in their own habitats, such as the Bwindi.

More Safari Types

Nairobi City Safaris

Explore Nairobi with our city tours, including a game drive session, to the giraffe centre, and even enjoy local cuisines within the city.

Mombasa City Tours

Mombasa offers rich historical tours, sites, and the popular coastal dishes as you enjoy the city tour, visit Fort Jesus, and Haller Park.

Corporate & Incentive Safaris

We offer amazing and the best corporate safaris and holidays. Visiting destinations in Africa for team building or conferencing, combined with safaris.

Bush and Beach Safaris

It’s the most popular safari type, where you enjoy the big five sightings and wrap up your safari on the beach of Zanzibar or Kenyan Coast.

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Our Impact

Our Sustainable Impact

Community Partnership

We have partnered with communities around our major safari destinations to offer them basic support, such as education and sanitation.

Wildlife Conservation

Human Wildlife conflicts are real, we come in handy to help and support organisations to manage these situations in our safari destinations.

Our Sustainability Policy

Apart from the field, we have guiding policies that help us remain sustainable and be part of building the future for our generations.

Our Impact Report

Find reports of our previous projects and initiatives through our partnerships with previous safari guests and organisations.

Our Sustainability Policy
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About Cheetah Safaris

Know more about Cheetah Safaris, our core values, missions and visions, and our purpose in the tourism industry in Africa.

Our Safari Experts & Guides

Meet our Safari experts, both the safari guides and safari planners, who make all our guests’ safari holidays the best.

Our Reviews

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Where to Go on Safari in August

The Best Places to Visit and Safaris to do in August

Booking An African Safari in the Month of August

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 the 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 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

Looking For a Safari in Africa?

Explore our collection of over 70 luxury African safaris. You can also contact us to design a bespoke, tailor-made adventure just for you.

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

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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 August

Under the best places you can visit in August, and if you would probably enjoy the best safari in Africa. We prefer luxury and guided safaris in Africa for an optimum experience. With this August guide, you will be able to understand if it suits your interests and preferences. For further assistance, kindly get in touch.

Kora National Park

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

Kibale National Park in Uganda

The Kibale National Park in Southwest Uganda is populated by miles of evergreen rainforest and has...

Shaba National Reserve

Explore the Shaba National Reserve Located in the south eastern corner of the Samburu District, the...

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is Located about a five hour drive (240 km or 150 miles) southeast...

Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest park in Tanzania, covering an area of 3,230 sq...

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

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

Our Tailor Made Safari Packages to Book in August

Luxury African Safari Packages and Tours to book in August

Looking for a perfect African Safari to book in August? We’ve got some of the best safari ideas for you here. Browse and choose the best that suits your holiday safari interest. In case there is none, please get in touch with our Safari Experts, and we will ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.

7 Days 6 nights Tarangire Serengeti Safari

Cost: USD 6084 PPS

No. of Nights 6

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Gallery of Safaris in August

How it looks like on safari in August

Other Months to Explore For Safaris in Africa

Looking for the perfect Time for an African Safari? We have listed below more guides that will help you determine the best time and place to visit Africa for your safari Adventure.

April

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

June

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

January

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

May

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

October

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

December

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

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.

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, submit your Safari Inquiries.

Prepare for your trip

Our Safari experts will be of help in planning your safari from start to end. They will advise you on all that you need to pack 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 Reviews Page or TripAdvisor Page.

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