Best Time to Go on Safari
East Africa offers extraordinary safari experiences throughout the year, each season revealing a unique mood, rhythm, and wildlife spectacle. The ideal time to travel depends on your interests, travel style, and the experiences you wish to prioritize.
Considered the prime safari season, the dry months offer outstanding wildlife viewing. As water sources become scarce, animals gather around rivers and watering holes, making sightings more frequent and rewarding. Clear skies, open landscapes, and comfortable travel conditions create the perfect setting for classic game drives.
This season also aligns with the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration across Kenya’s Masai Mara and northern Tanzania — one of the most awe-inspiring natural events on earth.
Ideal for:
Big game viewing, migration safaris, photography, and optimal travel conditions.
The green season breathes life into the savannah, transforming it into a lush and vibrant landscape. Dramatic skies, fresh vegetation, and abundant water attract prolific birdlife, while many animals give birth during this time, offering intimate and heartwarming wildlife encounters. With fewer visitors, safaris feel more exclusive and unhurried.
Ideal for:
Scenic and wildlife photography, birdwatching, newborn wildlife sightings, and a quieter safari experience.
A peaceful and lesser-traveled season, the long rains bring refreshing showers and rich, emerald landscapes. While a few camps close temporarily, many remain open and offer excellent value without compromising quality. Wildlife is still present, and the atmosphere is serene and uncrowded.
Ideal for:
Travelers seeking privacy, value-driven luxury, dramatic landscapes, and a tranquil safari pace.
Our Approach
Every season unveils a different side of Africa. At Africa Typique Safaris, we help you choose the perfect time to travel based on your interests and expectations, crafting a safari that is thoughtfully planned, expertly guided, and perfectly timed.
When to Experience Africa at Its Finest
Best overall wildlife viewing: June – October
Best for migration: July – September
Best for photography & greenery: November – March
Best value & fewer crowds: April – May
Best birding: November – March
Seasonal Safari FAQs
Yes. Seasonal changes influence animal movement and behavior. During the dry season, wildlife tends to concentrate around water sources, while the green season offers more dispersed wildlife along with newborn animals and vibrant scenery.
The Great Migration is a continuous, year-round movement. Specific highlights vary by season, with river crossings typically occurring between July and September and calving season taking place from January to February.
Safaris operate year-round. Rainfall is usually short and localized, and many destinations continue to offer excellent wildlife viewing alongside fewer crowds and greener landscapes.
Each season offers distinct photographic opportunities. The dry season is ideal for clear wildlife encounters, while the green season provides dramatic skies, rich colors, and softer natural light.
Yes. The green season and long rains attract fewer visitors, creating a more peaceful and exclusive safari experience while still offering rewarding game viewing.