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You are sure to have a uniquely exciting adventure on one of the many Africa tours that we offer! What you might encounter is truly unpredictable...
  • Observe hippos, leopards, & gorillas in their natural habitat
  • Be in the midst of the THRILLING frenzy of the Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Interact with Zulu tribesmen for a glimpse into their fascinating culture
  • Insert your experience here________

But when should you plan your adventure of a lifetime to Africa?  We want to provide some helpful resources for our valued travelers.  The following chart shows the optimum months to visit Africa based on RAINFALL patterns, overall WEATHER, & WILDLIFE viewing throughout the year.
 
Best Times to Visit Africa by Location & Month
B=Best | G=Good | F=Fair | P=Poor

 
DESTINATION Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
BOTSWANA P P P F B B B B B G P P
Chobe G G B B B B B B B B B G
Moremi F F F F G G G G B B F F
Okavango F F F F G B B B G G F F
Savuti/Kalahari B B B B G G G G G G G G
NAMIBIA F F F F B B B B B B F F
Caprivi P P F F B P P B P P P P
SOUTH AFRICA B B B G G G G G G G G B
Cape Town/Western Coast B B B G G P P P G G B B
Kruger P P P G B B B B B G G P
TANZANIA B B F F F B B B G B B B
Zanzibar G G P P P G G B B B G G
Mt. Kilimanjaro B B B G G G B B B B G G
UGANDA/RWANDA B B P P P B B B B G G G
ZIMBABWE/ZAMBIA F G G F F B B B B G G G
MOZAMBIQUE F F G G G B B B B B G F
 
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