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When Should I Go?
Home » Adventure Travel » African Safaris » When Should I Go?Posted by Your Guide on March 1, 2006 7:39 PM
One of the first questions travelers ask when planning a trip on an African safari is “When is the best time to travel to Africa”. The great part is there is no “best time”. Anytime is great to travel to Africa as each season has unique benefits. While it is true that there are one or two rainy periods of the year in most regions of sub-saharan Africa, even then the rain is intermittent and not a continual downpour. The great thing about this time of the year is that it brings out streams of baby animals as well as thriving landscapes of beautiful flowers.
There are several things to keep in mind when deciding when to travel on an African safari. First, traveling during off-season is cheaper than going during the peak season. In addition, there are less people during this season. It is also important to realize that Africa’s seasons are the reverse of what we in the northern hemisphere are accustomed to. Africa’s summer is actually November and December when it is the hottest outside, while June and July are the coldest months. Finally, keep in mind the high altitude of the East African region. It can become rather cool at night so you will want to be prepared
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