East Africa Travel - When To Go On Safari

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:: WHEN TO TRAVEL TO EAST AFRICA

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East Africa is a great destination all year round. Each season has its advantages, and each area has its best moments. If you have already decided when you are going on safari, you can use these pages to decide on the best time to vist East Africa and the safari to book. If your dates are flexible you'll be able to plan your safari better by understanding the seasonal trends in East Africa. The annual wildebeest migration is an incredible event, only witnessed in East Africa, so we've also included a special section to help you plan a safari with the best chance of witnessing it for yourself.

The Equator, the geography, the time of year and the Indian Ocean trade winds are all factors that influence the weather in East Africa and should be taken into account if you are planning any type of Africa safari travel.

As a general rule of thumb, on safari you should expect hot days and cooler evenings. No matter what time of year you are travelling we always recommend that you travel with at least a warm jersey and light rain jacket. On safari travel to Lamu, Zanzibar, Tanzania and Kenya beaches you can expect the climate to be humid and tropical, with occasional light breezes.

	Л December - March... This is summer in East Africa, so temperatures are warm. The short rains from November to March are sporadic and don't last long. Game viewing in the Serengeti and diving in Zanzibar are excellent now.

	Л April - June... The long rains are from early April through early June, but don't be put off: safaris are still good in the Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Samburu and the Masai Mara. It is also less expensive and less crowded for travellers during this season, which makes it one of the best times to go.

	Л July - November... This season offers comfortable temperatures and is a popular time for travel because of summer holidays in the northern hemisphere. It can get very busy, so be sure to book well in advance. If you want to climb Kilimanjaro, now is the time to do it.

	Л The Migration Seasons... East Africa is the stage for the world's greatest wildlife drama. The migration is an annual journey of hundreds of thousands of zebras and wildebeests from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya.

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