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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in April

  • Everything is green after the rains
  • Moderate temperatures and little rainfall make for lovely weather
  • Excellent birding with some migratory birds still present
  • The spray of Victoria Falls blocks the views
  • Animals are harder to spot than in the middle of the Dry season

Flag of ZambiaZambia in April

  • Lush scenery after the rains
  • Great birding with many migratory birds still present
  • There is little rain at the end of the Wet season
  • Some roads are in bad condition after the rains
  • Animals are spread out and wildlife viewing isn’t as good as in the Dry season

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in April

  • Mild weather and little rain
  • Fresh scenery after the rains
  • Great birding with some migrants still present
  • Low season (except for Easter holidays)
  • Wildlife viewing in the main parks is better in the Dry season

Flag of UgandaUganda in April

  • The savannah reserves are spectacularly green
  • Gorilla and chimp trekking always go ahead, even if it rains
  • Low-season rates might apply
  • Peak of the Wet season with lots of rain
  • Roads deteriorate and forest paths are slippery
  • Some lodges close down

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in April

  • There are no crowds in the low season
  • Although Wet season, you can still have a good safari in the Northern circuit
  • Beautiful green landscapes
  • Peak of the Wet season with lots of rain
  • Animals scatter and are harder to find

Flag of RwandaRwanda in April

  • Although this isn’t the best time, gorilla trekking never gets canceled
  • Everything is green and the sky is free of haze and dust
  • It is low season; there are few visitors and gorilla permits are easier to get
  • There is lots of rain
  • Roads might deteriorate and forest paths are slippery

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in April

  • Beautiful scenery and dust-free skies
  • Excellent birding
  • Low season means few crowds
  • The weather is fine with little rain and moderate temperatures
  • Animals are still spread out after the rains – especially in Etosha National Park

Flag of KenyaKenya in April

  • Beautiful green scenery
  • Low-season rates might apply
  • Excellent birding
  • Peak of the Wet season, roads can be in bad condition
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
  • Some camps close down for off season

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in April

  • The scenery is spectacular after all the rains
  • There are few visitors in low season
  • The birding is very good
  • Lovely weather with minimal rainfall and moderate temperatures
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the middle and end of the Dry season