Question 1

When is the peak safari season in Africa?

Accepted Answer

The peak safari season for most of East and Southern Africa falls between June and October. This is the dry season when vegetation thins out, animals congregate around water sources, and wildlife viewing is at its best. However, peak season varies by destination — Botswana's Okavango Delta peaks during its flood season (June-August), and Rwanda's gorilla trekking is excellent year-round.

Question 2

What is the Great Wildebeest Migration and when does it happen?

Accepted Answer

The Great Wildebeest Migration is the annual movement of over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with zebra and gazelle, across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. It follows a roughly circular route: calving in the southern Serengeti (January-March), northward movement through the western corridor (April-June), dramatic Mara River crossings (July-October), and the return south (November-December).

Question 3

Is green season a good time for safari?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the green season (rainy season) offers several advantages: lower prices, fewer tourists, lush landscapes ideal for photography, excellent birding with migratory species, and calving season in some regions which draws predators. The rain usually falls in short afternoon showers, leaving mornings clear for game drives.

Question 4

How do safari prices change with the seasons?

Accepted Answer

Safari prices typically follow three tiers: Peak season (June-October in most destinations) commands the highest rates, often 50-100% more than low season. Shoulder season (transitional months) offers moderate pricing with good wildlife viewing. Low/green season (November-May varies by region) provides the best value with rates 30-50% lower than peak.

Question 5

Which African safari destination is best for each month?

Accepted Answer

January-February: Serengeti (calving season) and Kruger (summer wildlife). March-May: Rwanda and Uganda (lower prices, gorilla trekking). June-August: Masai Mara (migration crossings), Okavango Delta (flood season). September-October: South Luangwa (walking safaris), Etosha (waterhole gatherings). November-December: Kruger (bird migrations), Serengeti (short rains bring green landscapes).

Safari Seasons Calendar

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Great Wildebeest Migration Tracker

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Great Wildebeest Migration Tracker

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Destination	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Masai Mara Kenya
Serengeti Tanzania
Kruger South Africa
Okavango Delta Botswana
South Luangwa Zambia
Volcanoes NP Rwanda
Etosha Namibia
Bwindi Uganda