It's always a good time to go to Africa, but if there's something special you'd like to see we've put together some highlights by season so you can plan your trip accordingly.
January to March
Namibia's desert flowers are in bloom
Enjoy pleasant weather & less crowds in South Africa
Flamingos flock to the shallows of Kenya's Lake Nakuru
Tanzania's southern Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater come alive with the mass birthing of calves
Witness the birthing season for hyena, zebra, antelope and mongoose in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park
Indulge in gourmet experiences along the southern Cape with warm, sunny days and lush, green vines
April to June
Experience the 'smoke that thunders' during high-water season at Victoria Falls
Botswana's Okavango Delta is in full flood and offers incredible views, especially on scenic flights
Perfect conditions for Zambia's famous 'walking safaris'
Enjoy green scenery, young wildlife and fewer crowds in the reserves of Kenya and Tanzania
The waterholes in Namibia's Etosha National Park come alive with wildlife and the dry salt pans make for spectacular photos
July to September
Witness part of the famous Great Migration in Tanzania's southern Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara
Encounter majestic Southern Right Whales off the coast of South Africa in Hermanus
Experience blue skies and concentrated wildlife (the perfect safari combination) in Namibia and Botswana
Fantastic conditions for game drives in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park
Perfect cooler conditions for trekking to see gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
July and August are cool and dry, making it an ideal time to explore Madagascar
October to December
Experience Zambia's huge diversity of wildlife at the end of the dry season
Birdlife comes alive across southern Africa in the Okavango Delta, Sibuya Game Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park
Witness South Africa's incredible landscapes when they are beautifully green and flowering
Exceptional game viewing in Kenya and Tanzania
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