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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in March

  • Stunning landscapes and skies free of dust
  • There are many newborn animals
  • Excellent birding with migratory birds present
  • Peak of the Wet season, some roads get washed out
  • Animals spread out and they are harder to spot than in the Dry season

Flag of ZambiaZambia in March

  • Lush scenery and great birding with migratory birds present
  • Some camps in South Luangwa National Park stay open and offer low-season rates
  • It rains a lot and many roads are in bad condition
  • Animals are spread out and wildlife viewing isn’t very good
  • Victoria Falls has little water

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in March

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

Flag of UgandaUganda in March

  • Even though wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season, there are always animals around
  • Gorilla and chimp trekking won’t ever be canceled due to rain
  • There are many baby animals around
  • It rains a lot and there are many overcast days
  • Some roads deteriorate and forest paths are slippery after rain
  • Some lodges in high-rainfall areas close down

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in March

  • Although wildlife is more prolific in the Dry season, there are always animals around
  • Bird watching is excellent with migrant species present
  • Beautiful scenery and dust-free skies
  • Peak of the Wet season
  • Wildlife viewing isn’t as good as in the Dry season

Flag of RwandaRwanda in March

  • Although this isn’t the best time, gorilla treks go ahead even if it rains
  • Everything is green and there is no haze in the sky
  • It is low season and there are few visitors
  • It is the peak of the Wet season
  • Roads might get washed away and forest paths are slippery

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in March

  • Beautiful scenery and dust-free skies
  • Excellent birding and migratory birds are present
  • It is low season; there are few visitors and low-season rates are offered
  • The weather is fine with moderate temperatures
  • Animals are spread out after the rains – especially in Etosha National Park

Flag of KenyaKenya in March

  • Good wildlife viewing in most parks
  • Many newborn animals
  • Excellent birding and migratory birds are present
  • It is low season but the rains haven’t reached their peak yet
  • Can be very wet in Masai Mara National Reserve and wildlife viewing is not at its best

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in March

  • Green landscapes
  • Great birding and many newborn animals
  • Opportunity to see the zebras massing in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
  • Rain seldom interferes with your trip and low-season rates may apply
  • Wildlife viewing in some parks is not as good as in the Dry season