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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in January

  • Beautiful landscapes and many newborn animals
  • Great birding with migratory birds present
  • Peak of the Wet season, some roads get washed out
  • Animals spread out and spotting is harder than in the Dry season
  • Victoria Falls has little flow
  • It is very hot in the low-lying parks

Flag of ZambiaZambia in January

  • Lush scenery and great birding with migratory birds present
  • Some camps in South Luangwa National Park stay open and offer low-season rates
  • Many parks and camps shut down for the off season
  • Peak of the Wet season, roads get washed out
  • Wildlife viewing is difficult as animals spread out
  • Victoria Falls has little water

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in January

  • Fresh scenery and dust-free skies
  • Great birding with many migrants present
  • Lots of newborn animals
  • Wildlife viewing in the main parks is not as good as in the Dry season
  • It can be very hot

Flag of UgandaUganda in January

  • Low rainfall and lots of sunny days
  • Excellent time for gorilla and chimp trekking
  • Good wildlife viewing in the savannah reserves as animals gather around water sources
  • There are many baby animals around
  • It is high season and gorilla permits need to be booked long in advance

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in January

  • Opportunity to witness the wildebeest calving in Southern Serengeti
  • Good wildlife viewing in the Northern circuit parks
  • Beautiful scenery after the rains
  • There are many sunny days and little rain
  • Wildlife viewing isn’t very good in the Southern and Western circuit parks

Flag of RwandaRwanda in January

  • Excellent time for gorilla and chimp trekking
  • Good wildlife viewing and lush scenery in Akagera National Park
  • There are many newborn animals
  • There is a dry spell in the Wet season
  • It still rains regularly in January; June to September is more reliably dry

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in January

  • Beautiful scenery and little dust in the sky
  • Fantastic birding with migratory birds present
  • It is low season with few visitors around
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season, especially in Etosha National Park
  • It is very hot

Flag of KenyaKenya in January

  • Great wildlife viewing in all parks
  • Many newborn animals around
  • Excellent birding and migratory birds are present
  • There is a dry spell in the Wet season
  • It is high season and some parks can get very busy

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in January

  • Lush scenery, great birding and many newborn animals
  • Excellent time to see the annual zebra migration in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
  • Low-season rates may apply
  • Wildlife viewing in most parks is not as good as in the Dry season
  • Peak of the Wet season, some parks and lodges close down