Where to Go on African Safari in January

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

About The Month of January For Safaris

January marks the beginning of a new year and is one of the best months to embark on a safari adventure in Africa. With dry and sunny weather in East and Southern Africa, this month offers excellent wildlife viewing, comfortable travel conditions, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether exploring Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Botswana, January provides thrilling game drives, birdwatching, and cultural experiences.

January offers a mix of prime wildlife viewing, scenic beauty, and cultural experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Whether you prefer the dry season safaris of East Africa or the lush green landscapes of Southern Africa, this month provides an unforgettable safari adventure.

In Serengeti Tanzania, the wildebeest calving season is at its peak, where more than 8000 wildebeest calves are born. This season starts from January to March every year.

How is the weather in January For Safaris

January is part of the dry season in East Africa and the green season in parts of Southern Africa. Here’s what to expect:

Weather Condition	Measurement
Daytime temperature	28.5°C
Nightly temperature	15.4°C
Average temperature	21.9°C
Daily sunshine	9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall	85 mm
Rainy days	10 days
Sea temperature	28.0°C
Humidity	65%
Windspeed	12.0 kph

January generally offers warm days with cool nights, minimal rainfall in most areas, and great conditions for game viewing.

What to Pack For an African Safari In January

What to Pack for a January Safari

What to Wear in January	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

What to Wear in January

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 January

Central Island National Park

Central Island National Park is set in the middle of the largest permanent desert lake in

Amboseli National Park

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

Chobe National Park

The Chobe National Park, located in northern Botswana, is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. It

Buffalo Springs National Reserve

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

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is located in central Botswana, it spans over 52,800 square kilometers,

Borana Conservancy

Borana Conservancy lies at the foot of Mount Kenya, displaying 35,000 acres of land with stunning

Best Safaris to Book in January

11 Days 10 Nights Luxury Kenya Classic Safari

From USD 7,130 PPS

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Honeymoon Safari in Zimbabwe and Zambia

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11 days Kenya Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari

From USD 7,840 PPS

Duration 10 Nights

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10 Days Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

From USD 8500 PPS

Duration 9 Nights

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10 Days Luxury Kenya Tanzania Safari Tour

From USD 5,920 PPS

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Other Months to Explore For Safaris

December

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

November

November marks the start of the short 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

September

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

August

August is one of the prime months to visit East and Southern African Countries for safari

July

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

June

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

May

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

April

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

March

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

February

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

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Where to Go on African Safari in January

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

About The Month of January For Safaris

How is the weather in January For Safaris

What to Pack For an African Safari In January

What to Pack for a January Safari

Best Places to Visit this January

Best Safaris to Book in January

From USD 7,130 PPS

Duration 10 Nights

Destinations :-

Destinations :-

From USD 7,840 PPS

Duration 10 Nights

Destinations :-

From USD 8500 PPS

Duration 9 Nights

Destinations :-

From USD 5,920 PPS

Duration 9 Nights

Destinations :-

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Other Months to Explore For Safaris

Pack For a Purpose

Let us help you customize your trip

Talk to an Expert

Prepare for your trip

When you return

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