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Where To Visit In July
Where To Visit In July
JULY
The Great Migration, World-Class Safaris, Desert Clarity.
This is safari royalty. Witness the drama of the Great Migration river crossings in Kenya and Tanzania. The dry season is at its peak, offering flawless wildlife viewing across Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Cool, dry conditions make desert exploration incredibly comfortable.
JULY
The Great Migration, World-Class Safaris, Desert Clarity.
This is safari royalty. Witness the drama of the Great Migration river crossings in Kenya and Tanzania. The dry season is at its peak, offering flawless wildlife viewing across Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Cool, dry conditions make desert exploration incredibly comfortable.
JULY
The Great Migration, World-Class Safaris, Desert Clarity.
This is safari royalty. Witness the drama of the Great Migration river crossings in Kenya and Tanzania. The dry season is at its peak, offering flawless wildlife viewing across Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Cool, dry conditions make desert exploration incredibly comfortable.
JULY
The Great Migration, World-Class Safaris, Desert Clarity.
This is safari royalty. Witness the drama of the Great Migration river crossings in Kenya and Tanzania. The dry season is at its peak, offering flawless wildlife viewing across Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Cool, dry conditions make desert exploration incredibly comfortable.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Best Places To Visit In July
Best Places To Visit In July
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)
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)
Explore Zanzibar
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)
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
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Dry season; ideal for cultural festivals and mountain treks.
The dry winter concentrates wildlife at permanent water sources, leading to world-class safaris and clear skies. Comfortable temperatures make tented camps pleasant for teens. The community conservancies in Botswana offer opportunities for cultural encounters.
Mantenga Cultural Village, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Ngwenya Glass craft center (hidden)
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Eswatini (Swaziland)
Dry season; ideal for cultural festivals and mountain treks.
The dry winter concentrates wildlife at permanent water sources, leading to world-class safaris and clear skies. Comfortable temperatures make tented camps pleasant for teens. The community conservancies in Botswana offer opportunities for cultural encounters.
Mantenga Cultural Village, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Ngwenya Glass craft center (hidden)
Explore Eswatini
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Dry season; ideal for cultural festivals and mountain treks.
The dry winter concentrates wildlife at permanent water sources, leading to world-class safaris and clear skies. Comfortable temperatures make tented camps pleasant for teens. The community conservancies in Botswana offer opportunities for cultural encounters.
Mantenga Cultural Village, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Ngwenya Glass craft center (hidden)
Explore Eswatini
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Dry season; ideal for cultural festivals and mountain treks.
The dry winter concentrates wildlife at permanent water sources, leading to world-class safaris and clear skies. Comfortable temperatures make tented camps pleasant for teens. The community conservancies in Botswana offer opportunities for cultural encounters.
Mantenga Cultural Village, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Ngwenya Glass craft center (hidden)
Explore Eswatini
Botswana
Prime safari season: dry weather ensures excellent game viewing; book camps early.
The winter dry season begins. Vegetation thins, and animals gather at permanent water sources, making for some of the year's best game viewing.
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Makgadikgadi salt pans & Kubu Island (hidden)
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Botswana
Prime safari season: dry weather ensures excellent game viewing; book camps early.
The winter dry season begins. Vegetation thins, and animals gather at permanent water sources, making for some of the year's best game viewing.
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Makgadikgadi salt pans & Kubu Island (hidden)
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Botswana
Prime safari season: dry weather ensures excellent game viewing; book camps early.
The winter dry season begins. Vegetation thins, and animals gather at permanent water sources, making for some of the year's best game viewing.
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Makgadikgadi salt pans & Kubu Island (hidden)
Explore Botswana
Botswana
Prime safari season: dry weather ensures excellent game viewing; book camps early.
The winter dry season begins. Vegetation thins, and animals gather at permanent water sources, making for some of the year's best game viewing.
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Makgadikgadi salt pans & Kubu Island (hidden)
Explore Botswana
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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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)
Explore Zambia
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)
Explore Zambia
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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?
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.
© 2025 Away to Africa ™ Powered by Hex & Layouts
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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