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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in July

  • Animals are easy to spot in the Dry season
  • Lots of sunshine and no rain
  • Although it’s high season, the parks won’t be crowded except for Victoria Falls
  • Victoria Falls looks great without spray blocking the views
  • Early morning and evening game drives are chilly, you’ll need warm clothing

Flag of ZambiaZambia in July

  • Wildlife viewing is best in the Dry season
  • Sunny days and no rain
  • Although it is high season, the parks never get crowded
  • It is cold on early morning and afternoon game drives
  • There is a lot of haze in the sky

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in July

  • Wildlife viewing is excellent in the Dry season
  • It rarely rains (except for Cape Town and surrounds)
  • It is low season and visitor numbers are low except in school holidays
  • There are no mosquitoes
  • Evenings and early mornings are very cold, winter clothing is needed
  • Generally, the country is more enjoyable in the warm summer months (especially the Cape)

Flag of UgandaUganda in July

  • Gorilla and chimp trekking conditions are optimal in the Dry season
  • Great wildlife viewing in the savannah reserves as animals stay close to water
  • It is mostly sunny and rainfall is minimal
  • It is high season, gorilla permits need to be booked long in advance
  • Although not really crowded, some parks can get a little busy

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in July

  • Excellent wildlife viewing as the bush is thin and animals stay close to water
  • Chance to see the wildebeest migration
  • Lots of sunny days and little rainfall
  • It gets chilly at night, warm clothing is recommended
  • It is high season, the Northern circuit parks become busy

Flag of RwandaRwanda in July

  • Best conditions for gorilla trekking
  • Excellent wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park in the Dry season
  • Lots of sunny days and minimal rainfall
  • It is high season and gorilla permits need to be booked long in advance
  • There is a lot of haze

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in July

  • Great wildlife viewing in all parks
  • Clear blue skies and no rain
  • Although it is peak season, most parks don’t get very crowded
  • It is cold at night, you’ll need winter clothes for open-vehicle game drives
  • It is peak season, it gets busy in Etosha NP and Sossusvlei

Flag of KenyaKenya in July

  • Good wildlife viewing
  • Lovely weather with lots of sunny days and little rain
  • There are very few mosquitoes
  • It is high season and some parks get busy

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in July

  • Outstanding wildlife viewing in the Dry season
  • Plenty of sunshine and no rain
  • Although it is peak season, most parks don’t get crowded
  • It’s cold on early morning and evening game drives
  • It is peak season and Chobe NP can get very busy