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Where To Visit In August
Where To Visit In August
Where To Visit In August
AUGUST
Migration in Full Swing, Whale-Watching, Peak Season Perfection.
The epic wildlife spectacle continues unabated in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. This is the height of the travel season, with perfect, dry weather across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Head to São Tomé for a chance to see migrating whales off the coast.
AUGUST
Migration in Full Swing, Whale-Watching, Peak Season Perfection.
The epic wildlife spectacle continues unabated in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. This is the height of the travel season, with perfect, dry weather across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Head to São Tomé for a chance to see migrating whales off the coast.
AUGUST
Migration in Full Swing, Whale-Watching, Peak Season Perfection.
The epic wildlife spectacle continues unabated in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. This is the height of the travel season, with perfect, dry weather across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Head to São Tomé for a chance to see migrating whales off the coast.
AUGUST
Migration in Full Swing, Whale-Watching, Peak Season Perfection.
The epic wildlife spectacle continues unabated in the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. This is the height of the travel season, with perfect, dry weather across most of sub-Saharan Africa. Head to São Tomé for a chance to see migrating whales off the coast.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Best Places To Visit In August
Best Places To Visit In August
Zimbabwe
Dry season; Victoria Falls may be less voluminous but is more accessible; wildlife concentrates.
The dry months lower river levels, highlighting wildlife at waterholes and offering strong photographic chances. The falls and national parks shine under clear light and cooler nights. This is great for small-group cultural tours and trust-building community visits.
Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matobo Hills, Gonarezhou NP (hidden)
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Zimbabwe
Dry season; Victoria Falls may be less voluminous but is more accessible; wildlife concentrates.
The dry months lower river levels, highlighting wildlife at waterholes and offering strong photographic chances. The falls and national parks shine under clear light and cooler nights. This is great for small-group cultural tours and trust-building community visits.
Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matobo Hills, Gonarezhou NP (hidden)
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Zimbabwe
Dry season; Victoria Falls may be less voluminous but is more accessible; wildlife concentrates.
The dry months lower river levels, highlighting wildlife at waterholes and offering strong photographic chances. The falls and national parks shine under clear light and cooler nights. This is great for small-group cultural tours and trust-building community visits.
Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matobo Hills, Gonarezhou NP (hidden)
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Tanzania
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during June–October; January–February offers calving season and great game.
These two primary periods are excellent for safaris, with short dry months and longer dry months for migration viewing. Combine visits with Maasai communities and Serengeti drives for a well-rounded experience. Visibility for Mount Kilimanjaro is best in dry months.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Usambara Mountains (hidden cultural hikes)
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Tanzania
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during June–October; January–February offers calving season and great game.
These two primary periods are excellent for safaris, with short dry months and longer dry months for migration viewing. Combine visits with Maasai communities and Serengeti drives for a well-rounded experience. Visibility for Mount Kilimanjaro is best in dry months.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Usambara Mountains (hidden cultural hikes)
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Tanzania
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during June–October; January–February offers calving season and great game.
These two primary periods are excellent for safaris, with short dry months and longer dry months for migration viewing. Combine visits with Maasai communities and Serengeti drives for a well-rounded experience. Visibility for Mount Kilimanjaro is best in dry months.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Usambara Mountains (hidden cultural hikes)
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Tanzania
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during June–October; January–February offers calving season and great game.
These two primary periods are excellent for safaris, with short dry months and longer dry months for migration viewing. Combine visits with Maasai communities and Serengeti drives for a well-rounded experience. Visibility for Mount Kilimanjaro is best in dry months.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Usambara Mountains (hidden cultural hikes)
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Zambia
Dry season; excellent walking safaris and easier road travel.
Classic dry safari season with vast parks and walking safaris at their best. Rivers shrink to reveal island and floodplain dynamics, great for canoe and walking experiences. Towns and villages are calm and welcoming for cultural exchange.
South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi, Victoria Falls (Zambezi side), Bangweulu wetlands (hidden)
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Zambia
Dry season; excellent walking safaris and easier road travel.
Classic dry safari season with vast parks and walking safaris at their best. Rivers shrink to reveal island and floodplain dynamics, great for canoe and walking experiences. Towns and villages are calm and welcoming for cultural exchange.
South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi, Victoria Falls (Zambezi side), Bangweulu wetlands (hidden)
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Zambia
Dry season; excellent walking safaris and easier road travel.
Classic dry safari season with vast parks and walking safaris at their best. Rivers shrink to reveal island and floodplain dynamics, great for canoe and walking experiences. Towns and villages are calm and welcoming for cultural exchange.
South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi, Victoria Falls (Zambezi side), Bangweulu wetlands (hidden)
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Rwanda
Dry months allow for easier forest treks and community visits; gorilla-area logistics are simpler.
These short dry periods are great for trekking, community visits, and exploring cities. The country feels calm and safe, offering meaningful cultural exchanges. Green hillsides and open villages invite homestays.
Kigali Genocide Memorial, Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, Golden monkey treks, Nyungwe forest canopy walks (hidden)
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Rwanda
Dry months allow for easier forest treks and community visits; gorilla-area logistics are simpler.
These short dry periods are great for trekking, community visits, and exploring cities. The country feels calm and safe, offering meaningful cultural exchanges. Green hillsides and open villages invite homestays.
Kigali Genocide Memorial, Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, Golden monkey treks, Nyungwe forest canopy walks (hidden)
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Rwanda
Dry months allow for easier forest treks and community visits; gorilla-area logistics are simpler.
These short dry periods are great for trekking, community visits, and exploring cities. The country feels calm and safe, offering meaningful cultural exchanges. Green hillsides and open villages invite homestays.
Kigali Genocide Memorial, Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, Golden monkey treks, Nyungwe forest canopy walks (hidden)
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Rwanda
Dry months allow for easier forest treks and community visits; gorilla-area logistics are simpler.
These short dry periods are great for trekking, community visits, and exploring cities. The country feels calm and safe, offering meaningful cultural exchanges. Green hillsides and open villages invite homestays.
Kigali Genocide Memorial, Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, Golden monkey treks, Nyungwe forest canopy walks (hidden)
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Kenya
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during dry months; migration peaks in July-October in the Mara.
These two dry periods are perfect for game viewing and cultural ceremonies. Witness abundant wildlife and visit Maasai communities when movement and visibility are optimal. Nairobi’s museums and conservation centers are open year-round.
Masai Mara (migration Jul–Oct), Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Mara lesser plains & community conservancies (hidden)
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Kenya
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during dry months; migration peaks in July-October in the Mara.
These two dry periods are perfect for game viewing and cultural ceremonies. Witness abundant wildlife and visit Maasai communities when movement and visibility are optimal. Nairobi’s museums and conservation centers are open year-round.
Masai Mara (migration Jul–Oct), Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Mara lesser plains & community conservancies (hidden)
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Kenya
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during dry months; migration peaks in July-October in the Mara.
These two dry periods are perfect for game viewing and cultural ceremonies. Witness abundant wildlife and visit Maasai communities when movement and visibility are optimal. Nairobi’s museums and conservation centers are open year-round.
Masai Mara (migration Jul–Oct), Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Mara lesser plains & community conservancies (hidden)
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Kenya
Peak wildlife viewing occurs during dry months; migration peaks in July-October in the Mara.
These two dry periods are perfect for game viewing and cultural ceremonies. Witness abundant wildlife and visit Maasai communities when movement and visibility are optimal. Nairobi’s museums and conservation centers are open year-round.
Masai Mara (migration Jul–Oct), Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Mara lesser plains & community conservancies (hidden)
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Zanzibar
Dry and festive periods offer the best access to cultural sites and village visits.
These two prime windows, during spice season and dry winter, are ideal for exploring Stone Town and engaging in cultural tours. Swap beach time for town walks, dhow trips, and spice farm visits. Festivals and Ramadan add to cultural depth at certain times.
Stone Town, Jozani Forest (red colobus), Spice tours, Kizimkazi dolphin cultural tours (hidden)
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Zanzibar
Dry and festive periods offer the best access to cultural sites and village visits.
These two prime windows, during spice season and dry winter, are ideal for exploring Stone Town and engaging in cultural tours. Swap beach time for town walks, dhow trips, and spice farm visits. Festivals and Ramadan add to cultural depth at certain times.
Stone Town, Jozani Forest (red colobus), Spice tours, Kizimkazi dolphin cultural tours (hidden)
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Zanzibar
Dry and festive periods offer the best access to cultural sites and village visits.
These two prime windows, during spice season and dry winter, are ideal for exploring Stone Town and engaging in cultural tours. Swap beach time for town walks, dhow trips, and spice farm visits. Festivals and Ramadan add to cultural depth at certain times.
Stone Town, Jozani Forest (red colobus), Spice tours, Kizimkazi dolphin cultural tours (hidden)
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Zanzibar
Dry and festive periods offer the best access to cultural sites and village visits.
These two prime windows, during spice season and dry winter, are ideal for exploring Stone Town and engaging in cultural tours. Swap beach time for town walks, dhow trips, and spice farm visits. Festivals and Ramadan add to cultural depth at certain times.
Stone Town, Jozani Forest (red colobus), Spice tours, Kizimkazi dolphin cultural tours (hidden)
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Madagascar
Dry season; some roads are rough, but wildlife sightings are high.
Cooler, drier weather reveals the island’s unique wildlife and baobab avenues. Trails and national parks are accessible without cyclones. It's great for families who enjoy unusual ecosystems and endemic species.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana, Isalo’s hidden gorges (lesser-known)
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Madagascar
Dry season; some roads are rough, but wildlife sightings are high.
Cooler, drier weather reveals the island’s unique wildlife and baobab avenues. Trails and national parks are accessible without cyclones. It's great for families who enjoy unusual ecosystems and endemic species.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana, Isalo’s hidden gorges (lesser-known)
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Madagascar
Dry season; some roads are rough, but wildlife sightings are high.
Cooler, drier weather reveals the island’s unique wildlife and baobab avenues. Trails and national parks are accessible without cyclones. It's great for families who enjoy unusual ecosystems and endemic species.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana, Isalo’s hidden gorges (lesser-known)
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Madagascar
Dry season; some roads are rough, but wildlife sightings are high.
Cooler, drier weather reveals the island’s unique wildlife and baobab avenues. Trails and national parks are accessible without cyclones. It's great for families who enjoy unusual ecosystems and endemic species.
Avenue of the Baobabs, Tsingy de Bemaraha, Ranomafana, Isalo’s hidden gorges (lesser-known)
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Collaborate With Us
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Have Questions About Our Trips?
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We are proud to rank among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor worldwide.
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Collaborate With Us
Yes! We work with travel agents & welcome partnerships with other travel stakeholders.
Have Questions About Our Trips?
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We are proud to rank among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor worldwide.
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