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Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in November

  • The scenery is lovely and the sky is free of dust
  • Although it’s the Wet season, there are plenty of sunny days
  • It’s low season and the parks aren’t busy
  • Animals start to spread out and wildlife viewing is less good than in the Dry season
  • Victoria Falls is less impressive with minimal flow
  • It’s very hot in low-lying parks

Flag of ZambiaZambia in November

  • It’s low season, lower rates might apply
  • Beautiful landscapes and a clean sky free of haze
  • Rain mostly falls in afternoon showers and rarely interferes with activities
  • Roads deteriorate rapidly and some camps close down
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in November

  • Lovely warm weather
  • The scenery is beautiful
  • Rain rarely interferes with activities
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
  • It is high season and some parks get busy

Flag of UgandaUganda in November

  • It is low season and gorilla permits are easier to get than in high season
  • Gorilla trekking is good throughout the year
  • It rains a lot and some roads might deteriorate
  • Hiking and gorilla trekking are more challenging on slippery paths
  • Wildlife viewing in the savannah reserves is better in the Dry season

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in November

  • Wildlife viewing is good in Northern circuit parks (although best in the Dry season)
  • The scenery is green and lush
  • Although it is the peak of the ‘short rains’, rain rarely interferes with activities
  • Bird watching is excellent and migratory birds are present
  • In Tarangire, Nyerere, Ruaha and Katavi NPs wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season

Flag of RwandaRwanda in November

  • It is low season and the parks are not busy
  • Gorilla trekking permits are easier to get than in peak season
  • Rain can interfere with activities and paths are slippery
  • Primate walks are easier in the Dry season
  • Animals are dispersed and harder to find in Akagera NP

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in November

  • Namibia is a dry country and rain seldom interferes, even in the Wet season
  • Migratory birds can be seen
  • It is very hot
  • Animals disperse in Etosha National Park

Flag of KenyaKenya in November

  • Although better in the Dry season, wildlife viewing is still good
  • There are lots of sunny days
  • The scenery is starting to get greener and more beautiful
  • Migratory birds are present
  • Some parks are crowded

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in November

  • Wildlife viewing is still good at the beginning of the Wet season
  • Rain seldom interferes with your trip
  • Migratory birds arrive
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the Dry season
  • It is very hot