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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in December

  • Spectacular green landscapes
  • Most rain comes in afternoon thunderstorms, there are plenty of sunny days
  • Great birding with migrant species present
  • Animals disperse, wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
  • It’s very hot in low-lying areas

Flag of ZambiaZambia in December

  • Some camps in South Luangwa NP stay open for the Wet season and offer low rates
  • Stunning lush landscapes and excellent birding
  • Many roads become impassable
  • Wildlife viewing is more difficult in the Wet season
  • Many camps are closed for the off season

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in December

  • It is summer with lovely warm weather
  • Landscapes are lush and beautiful
  • It never rains a lot, afternoon thunderstorms are the norm
  • Wildlife viewing is generally better in the Dry season

Flag of UgandaUganda in December

  • It’s relatively dry, which makes gorilla trekking easier
  • There are lots of sunny days
  • There are many newborn animals in the savannah parks
  • Forest paths are less slippery than in the Wet season months
  • Gorilla permits need to be booked long in advance

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in December

  • Wildlife viewing is always good in the Northern circuit parks
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Rain doesn’t often interfere with activities
  • Excellent birding with migrants present
  • Tarangire, Nyerere (Selous), Ruaha and Katavi National Parks are better visited in the Dry season

Flag of RwandaRwanda in December

  • Gorilla trekking is good throughout the year
  • There are many newborn animals in Akagera NP
  • Wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park is better in the Dry season
  • Chimp trekking is easier in the Dry season
  • Hiking is challenging in the Wet season

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in December

  • Although it is the Wet season, it doesn’t rain much
  • It is low season and parks are not busy
  • There are many newborn animals
  • It can get very hot
  • Animals are dispersed in Etosha National Park

Flag of KenyaKenya in December

  • Although best in the Dry season, wildlife viewing is good
  • It is mostly sunny and rain rarely interferes with activities
  • Fresh green scenery
  • Migratory birds are present
  • Wildlife viewing is best in the Dry season

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in December

  • The scenery is lovely and green
  • Rain seldom interferes with activities
  • Although wildlife viewing is best in the Dry season, it is good all year round
  • It is low season, meaning few visitors and lower rates
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season