EAST AFRICA

Best time to travel

KENYA

Kenya is a year-round destination with each season providing its own spectacular experience.

January – March: Hot dry months with low water levels and short grass. The wildlife have to fight over resources and can easily be seen gathered around water sources.

April – May: The rains arrive and are characterized by short, intense thunderstorms & rainbows. The landscape turns lush and wildflowers abound. This is also when there are the lowest visitor numbers ensuring an exclusive experience. June: The rains cease and the skies are crisp and clear with lush long grass.

July – September: The migration arrives in the Masai Mara and there are numerous river crossings.

End-September – October: The grass dries out and water sources shrink. The migration moves back down into the Serengeti.

November: The short rains arrive and provide relief for the wildlife.

December: The rains stop and by the end of December resources are getting limited again.

TANZANIA

Tanzania is a destination that can be visited throughout the year.

January – March: These are the hot dry months with low water levels, short grass and the wildlife have to fight over resources. The migration is calving in the Southern Serengeti which is spectacular to behold.

April – May: The rains arrive – short, intense thunderstorms & rainbows. Lush, green grass and wildflowers abound – simply stunning.

June: The rains cease and there are crisp clear skies. The grass is longer and the migration moves up the Western Corridor of the Serengeti.

July – September: The migration arrives in the Northern Serengeti and there are numerous river crossings into Kenya.

End-September – October: The grass dries out and water sources become limited. The migration moves back down into the Serengeti.

November: The short rains arrive and provide relief for the wildlife.

December: The rains stop and by the end of December resources are getting limited again.

RWANDA

Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking is possible all year round in this wonderful little country.

January – May: The rains gradually increase throughout these months, the trees are heavy with fruit and the primates are full and content.

June: The rains cease and the days are characterized by blue, crisp clear skies.

July – September: These are the driest months with only a few scattered thunderstorms over the mountain ranges.

October – December: Rainfall increases throughout these months and thunderstorms happen a few times a week by December.

UGANDA

Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking also possible throughout the year in Uganda as is the safari experience.

January – May: The rains gradually increase throughout these months, the trees are heavy with fruit and the primates are full and content.

June: The rains cease and the days are characterized by blue, crisp clear skies.

July – September: These are the driest months with only a few scattered thunderstorms over the mountain ranges.

October – December: Rainfall increases throughout these months and thunderstorms happen a few times a week by December.

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