Gateway
Africa Safaris has the
experience and knowledge to create quality small group African
vacations.
Gateway Africa specialize in Scheduled overland camping safaris, and Tailor
made tours customized
to your Travel time and Interests.
Each African safari package are different, yet all with excellent
wildlife viewing and so many exciting adventures to enjoy. If
you do not see your safari tour here - speak
our experienced Travel Consultants, who will plan all the complex
details of the tour itineraries, activities, camps, luxury lodges and transport.
Gateway Africa Safaris
together with our operator partners, have built a well earned reputation for
quality and affordable African safari tours to unique wildlife
destinations in Southern Africa: Namibia,
Botswana,
Zambia
Southern Africa:
In most parts of Southern Africa the rainy season is generally from
November through to March. This is true for the safari areas. The exception
is the Western Cape area, including Cape Town experiences winter rainfall.
The peak safari time is in the dry winter months as this is when the game
concentrates around the water sources, although the summer months can be
productive.
Weather Tips:
Although these are general guidelines regarding seasonal weather
patterns, please be advised that the weather can vary dramatically
throughout your trip. Also keep in mind that people travel year round to
most safari destinations. Each season has its advantages, so if you have
set dates for travel, chances are you will be able to have a great trip no
matter where you are going.
It is important to understand the seasonal trends and how they will affect
your trip; but remember that weather is variable and so it is quite
possible to go for days without rain during the peak of the rainy season,
or have thundershowers in the middle of the dry season!
Dry Season:
The best game-viewing period in Africa is during the dry winter-season.
Permanent water supplies attract animals and the vegetation becomes
thinned out and trees don't have so many leaves to obstruct the view. This
optimum safari season usually includes winter (May - August) and the hot
spring months of September and October. The climate is comfortable in the
dry winter months of May, June, July and August. Daytime temperatures are
mild and the nights get a little cool.
Given that it hardly ever rains in winter, the animals must come to the
waterholes to drink in the mornings and afternoons and can easily be
observed from a vehicle or hide. So as a rule, game viewing is best at the
end of the dry season when temperatures are high. Unless game are on the
move, as you'll find with migrations in the north-eastern Botswana,
western Zambia and Kalahari.
Wet Season:
The grass can be long in some areas after the rains; therefore game
viewing at these times can be difficult. In some areas the wildlife will
disperse during the rains due to the ample water supply, as they are not
dependent on water holes.
During the period of November to April of each year, Southern Africa
experiences a transformation; the first rains bring on the antelope
lambing season, flora comes into flower and the bird life is prolific
throughout this period. This season delivers exciting new sights and
experiences.
Remember: There are no bad
months, just different experiences. Africa is so diverse that there is
always something to see and do. Certainly, climate should not be seen as
the sole deciding factor in making the choice of when to travel.
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