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Where To Visit In January
Where To Visit In January
JANUARY
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
While the north is deep in winter, Africa's summer is in full swing. The continent offers a split personality: head to West Africa for dry, dusty skies and vibrant cultural celebrations under the Harmattan sun, or to Southern Africa for lush, stormy landscapes and newborn animals. The East African coast is at its most idyllic.
JANUARY
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
While the north is deep in winter, Africa's summer is in full swing. The continent offers a split personality: head to West Africa for dry, dusty skies and vibrant cultural celebrations under the Harmattan sun, or to Southern Africa for lush, stormy landscapes and newborn animals. The East African coast is at its most idyllic.
JANUARY
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
While the north is deep in winter, Africa's summer is in full swing. The continent offers a split personality: head to West Africa for dry, dusty skies and vibrant cultural celebrations under the Harmattan sun, or to Southern Africa for lush, stormy landscapes and newborn animals. The East African coast is at its most idyllic.
JANUARY
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
While the north is deep in winter, Africa's summer is in full swing. The continent offers a split personality: head to West Africa for dry, dusty skies and vibrant cultural celebrations under the Harmattan sun, or to Southern Africa for lush, stormy landscapes and newborn animals. The East African coast is at its most idyllic.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Best Places To Visit In January
Best Places To Visit In January
Nigeria
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
Visit when the harmattan clears, and coastal cities enjoy cool, dry air. Experience vibrant Lagos culture, lively music scenes, and bustling markets. It's a great time for festivals and exploring inland without the rainy weather.
Lagos (Lekki, Nike Art), Zuma Rock, Idanre Hills (lesser-known), Olumo Rock, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
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Nigeria
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
Visit when the harmattan clears, and coastal cities enjoy cool, dry air. Experience vibrant Lagos culture, lively music scenes, and bustling markets. It's a great time for festivals and exploring inland without the rainy weather.
Lagos (Lekki, Nike Art), Zuma Rock, Idanre Hills (lesser-known), Olumo Rock, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
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Nigeria
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
Visit when the harmattan clears, and coastal cities enjoy cool, dry air. Experience vibrant Lagos culture, lively music scenes, and bustling markets. It's a great time for festivals and exploring inland without the rainy weather.
Lagos (Lekki, Nike Art), Zuma Rock, Idanre Hills (lesser-known), Olumo Rock, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
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Nigeria
Dry season and festival time in many states; easier travel between cities.
Visit when the harmattan clears, and coastal cities enjoy cool, dry air. Experience vibrant Lagos culture, lively music scenes, and bustling markets. It's a great time for festivals and exploring inland without the rainy weather.
Lagos (Lekki, Nike Art), Zuma Rock, Idanre Hills (lesser-known), Olumo Rock, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library
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Ghana
Dry and comfortable; excellent for heritage tours and village stays.
This season offers lively streets and markets during festivals. Discover deep history at Cape Coast and hands-on crafts in Ashanti country. The friendly communities welcome immersive visits.
Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, Kumasi (Manhyia), Kakum canopy walk, Nzulezo stilt village (hidden)
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Ghana
Dry and comfortable; excellent for heritage tours and village stays.
This season offers lively streets and markets during festivals. Discover deep history at Cape Coast and hands-on crafts in Ashanti country. The friendly communities welcome immersive visits.
Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, Kumasi (Manhyia), Kakum canopy walk, Nzulezo stilt village (hidden)
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Ghana
Dry and comfortable; excellent for heritage tours and village stays.
This season offers lively streets and markets during festivals. Discover deep history at Cape Coast and hands-on crafts in Ashanti country. The friendly communities welcome immersive visits.
Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, Kumasi (Manhyia), Kakum canopy walk, Nzulezo stilt village (hidden)
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Ghana
Dry and comfortable; excellent for heritage tours and village stays.
This season offers lively streets and markets during festivals. Discover deep history at Cape Coast and hands-on crafts in Ashanti country. The friendly communities welcome immersive visits.
Cape Coast & Elmina Castles, Kumasi (Manhyia), Kakum canopy walk, Nzulezo stilt village (hidden)
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Senegal
Dry season; travel is easier, and visibility for photography is good.
The cool, dry months make city walks and river cruises enjoyable. Dakar's art, food, and slave-route history are vibrant during this time. It's also a great time for bird watching in salt flats and visiting island communities.
Dakar, Île de Gorée, Pink Lake (Lake Retba), Saloum Delta (hidden), Saint-Louis old town
Explore Senegal
Senegal
Dry season; travel is easier, and visibility for photography is good.
The cool, dry months make city walks and river cruises enjoyable. Dakar's art, food, and slave-route history are vibrant during this time. It's also a great time for bird watching in salt flats and visiting island communities.
Dakar, Île de Gorée, Pink Lake (Lake Retba), Saloum Delta (hidden), Saint-Louis old town
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Senegal
Dry season; travel is easier, and visibility for photography is good.
The cool, dry months make city walks and river cruises enjoyable. Dakar's art, food, and slave-route history are vibrant during this time. It's also a great time for bird watching in salt flats and visiting island communities.
Dakar, Île de Gorée, Pink Lake (Lake Retba), Saloum Delta (hidden), Saint-Louis old town
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Senegal
Dry season; travel is easier, and visibility for photography is good.
The cool, dry months make city walks and river cruises enjoyable. Dakar's art, food, and slave-route history are vibrant during this time. It's also a great time for bird watching in salt flats and visiting island communities.
Dakar, Île de Gorée, Pink Lake (Lake Retba), Saloum Delta (hidden), Saint-Louis old town
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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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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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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)
Explore Tanzania
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)
Explore Tanzania
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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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)
Explore Zanzibar
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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Benin
Dry season; festivals and cultural ceremonies are more accessible.
Visit when the coast is dry, and spirit ceremonies can be observed by respectful travelers. It's the birthplace of voodoo culture, along with lively markets and palaces. The country is compact enough for in-depth exploration on a short trip.
Ouidah (voodoo route), Porto-Novo museum, Ganvié stilt village, Tata Somba houses (hidden)
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Benin
Dry season; festivals and cultural ceremonies are more accessible.
Visit when the coast is dry, and spirit ceremonies can be observed by respectful travelers. It's the birthplace of voodoo culture, along with lively markets and palaces. The country is compact enough for in-depth exploration on a short trip.
Ouidah (voodoo route), Porto-Novo museum, Ganvié stilt village, Tata Somba houses (hidden)
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Benin
Dry season; festivals and cultural ceremonies are more accessible.
Visit when the coast is dry, and spirit ceremonies can be observed by respectful travelers. It's the birthplace of voodoo culture, along with lively markets and palaces. The country is compact enough for in-depth exploration on a short trip.
Ouidah (voodoo route), Porto-Novo museum, Ganvié stilt village, Tata Somba houses (hidden)
Explore Benin
Benin
Dry season; festivals and cultural ceremonies are more accessible.
Visit when the coast is dry, and spirit ceremonies can be observed by respectful travelers. It's the birthplace of voodoo culture, along with lively markets and palaces. The country is compact enough for in-depth exploration on a short trip.
Ouidah (voodoo route), Porto-Novo museum, Ganvié stilt village, Tata Somba houses (hidden)
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Togo
Cool, dry; best for cultural immersion and trekking.
The crisp, dry weather is perfect for exploring markets, voodoo shrines, and hillside villages. These intimate cultural experiences with artisans and storytellers make for great family-friendly hikes and workshops.
Lomé markets, Koutammakou (Mud palaces), Aneho, Akloa village weaving (hidden)
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Togo
Cool, dry; best for cultural immersion and trekking.
The crisp, dry weather is perfect for exploring markets, voodoo shrines, and hillside villages. These intimate cultural experiences with artisans and storytellers make for great family-friendly hikes and workshops.
Lomé markets, Koutammakou (Mud palaces), Aneho, Akloa village weaving (hidden)
Explore Togo
Togo
Cool, dry; best for cultural immersion and trekking.
The crisp, dry weather is perfect for exploring markets, voodoo shrines, and hillside villages. These intimate cultural experiences with artisans and storytellers make for great family-friendly hikes and workshops.
Lomé markets, Koutammakou (Mud palaces), Aneho, Akloa village weaving (hidden)
Explore Togo
Togo
Cool, dry; best for cultural immersion and trekking.
The crisp, dry weather is perfect for exploring markets, voodoo shrines, and hillside villages. These intimate cultural experiences with artisans and storytellers make for great family-friendly hikes and workshops.
Lomé markets, Koutammakou (Mud palaces), Aneho, Akloa village weaving (hidden)
Explore Togo
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Collaborate With Us
Yes! We work with travel agents & welcome partnerships with other travel stakeholders.
Have Questions About Our Trips?
We're available M-F. Schedule a chat with an Away to Africa agent today.
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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