Know what to expect at your destination. Monthly temperatures, rainfall patterns, and the best seasons for wildlife viewing across Africa's top safari regions.
Seasonal weather data for eight of Africa's most popular safari destinations. Plan your trip around the conditions that suit you best.
Kenya
Minimal rain, best for migration
Heavy afternoon showers
Brief showers, green landscape
Tanzania
Cool and dry, excellent visibility
Long rains, fewer tourists
Light rain, lush scenery
South Africa
Sparse vegetation, best game viewing
Lush but harder to spot animals
Botswana
Peak water levels, mokoro safaris
Animals concentrate at water
Rain, birdwatching, lower prices
Uganda
Easier trekking conditions
Harder trails, lush forest
Namibia
Animals at waterholes, best game viewing
Pan floods, flamingos arrive
Rwanda
Clearer trails, comfortable trekking
Slippery but fewer crowds
Zimbabwe / Zambia
Spectacular falls, heavy spray
Less spray, better views, activities
Safari weather can change dramatically throughout the day. Here is what to bring for each season so you are prepared for any conditions.
Now that you know what weather to expect, find the perfect safari for your preferred season. Browse verified tours or explore our other planning guides.