When To Visit

When To Start Planning

About 12-18 months in advance

As accommodation is limited in remote and unique camps.

Seasons & Wildlife

Southern Africa is a year round destination, with excellent safari options available all times of the year. Seasonal influence applies.

Green Season/Rainy Season

Mid November Through March

The two best big game safari destinations at this time of the year are South Africa and Botswana and in Kenya and Tanzania in West Africa.

Because of the re growth of foliage, animals are harder to see than in dry season.

Best Migrant Bird Watching

Early Dry Season/Shoulder Season

April Through Mid-June

Victoria Falls is at its most spectacular and the Okavango Delta is in full flood.

This is a high demand season, with warm days, clear skis and cool nights.

Mid Dry Season/Peak Season

Late June Through Mid-September

This is the height of peak season, high rate and 12-18 mos advance booking required.

Excellent visibility and wildlife with moderate and very pleasant temperatures.

Late Dry Season/Best

Late September Through Mid-November

Best timeframe of the year for visibility, diversity and concentration of wildlife.

Victoria Falls and the Okavanga Delta water are at the lowest. Large herds of elephants in Zambezi and Chobe/Linyanti) the Okavango Delta, and Busanga Plains in Kafue).

Average temperature is about 90Fwith dry heat in the day and cool nights at 60F.

Please call us to create an itinerary to suit your specifications.