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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in August

  • The Dry season is best for wildlife viewing
  • It is sunny and it hardly ever rains
  • Although high season, parks won’t get busy except for Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls is picture-perfect without too much spray blocking the view
  • Nights are cold, you’ll need warm clothing for game drives

Flag of ZambiaZambia in August

  • Best time for wildlife viewing
  • Blue skies and no rain
  • Although it is high season, it doesn’t get crowded (except for Victoria Falls)
  • It is chilly at night, you’ll need warm clothing for game drives
  • The sky is very hazy

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in August

  • Excellent wildlife viewing in the Dry season as animals stay near water
  • Minimal rainfall (except for Cape Town and surrounds)
  • It is low season with few crowds (except in school holidays)
  • There are almost no mosquitoes
  • It is chilly, especially on early morning and evening game drives
  • The beaches, Cape Town and the Garden Route are more enjoyable in warmer months

Flag of UgandaUganda in August

  • Gorilla and chimp trekking conditions are excellent
  • Wildlife viewing in the savannah reserves is great as animals stay near water sources
  • There is less rainfall and there are many sunny days
  • It is high season and gorilla permits are scarce
  • Although not crowded, some parks get busier

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in August

  • Superb wildlife viewing as the bush thins out and animals stay close to water
  • Chance to see the wildebeest crossing the Mara River
  • Lovely weather with little rainfall
  • It gets chilly at night, you’ll need warm clothing
  • The Northern circuit gets busy in peak season

Flag of RwandaRwanda in August

  • Gorilla trekking conditions are great
  • Good wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park as the bush has dried out
  • Sunny days and minimal rainfall
  • Gorilla permits are scarce, you’ll need to book long in advance
  • The sky is very hazy

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in August

  • Wildlife viewing is great in all parks
  • Lots of sunshine and no rain
  • Although it is peak season, most parks don’t get busy
  • You’ll need warm clothing for chilly mornings and evenings
  • Etosha NP and Sossusvlei get crowded in the peak season

Flag of KenyaKenya in August

  • Wildlife viewing is at its best in the Dry season
  • It rarely rains and skies are clear
  • A chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara NR
  • Parks can get crowded in the high season

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in August

  • Wildlife viewing is excellent in the Dry season
  • Sunny dry weather
  • Although it is high season, most parks don’t get crowded (except for Chobe NP)
  • It’s cold on morning and evening game drives – you’ll need warm clothing
  • Chobe NP gets crowded in peak season