Find out when is the best time to visit National Parks in East Africa. Game-viewing in East Africa is best in the dry months of July, August, January and February but some visitors prefer the lush vegetation of the rainy months of September, October, November and early December, plus March, April and May.
When is the Best Time to East Africa’s National Parks?
The East Africa’s major national parks of Uganda; Kidepo, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Semliki, Lake Mburo and Bwindi,
Rwanda, Nyungwe, Akagera, Volcanoes
Kenya; Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Tsavo, Amboseli,
Tanzania; Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Lake Natron, Arusha, Mikumi, Selous, Ruaha,
arean all year round destinations, with each season bringing its own highlights. Whatever time you decide to safari in the East Africa’s National Parks – you will not be disappointed!
Game viewing can be at its best during the dry months, however the wet season brings full waterholes, lush bushveld, many newborn wildlife and the summer migrant birds arrive. The Parks have a hot, tropical climate and most of the year it is hot during the day (above 25 ° C).
March, April, May, September, October, November,
The above months are the rainy season in East Africa. The rains fill the rivers and waterholes, resulting in the savannahs looking lush. Game viewing is sometimes a bit more difficult in the rainy season because the vegetation is dense, making it bit harder to locate and observe wildlife. Towards the end of November and early December, The National Parks are filled with newborns and spotting wildlife with their young is a memorable safari experience.
Birding is excellent during this time as the summer migrant birds arrive. If you are planning on visiting the birding prolific parks during the dry hot season, we recommend you try to stay as hydrated as possible as it can get very hotel in July, August, January and February.
It can get very hot during the day with up to a high of 30 degrees celsius. Camping can be a bit unpleasant, but if you are a die-hard camping enthusiast the heat and rain should not deter you.
The dry season months of July, August, January, February
Although some visitors might prefer the lush vegetation of the wet months, the best time for observing African wildlife in the East African National Parks is the dry season months. The parks are more open allowing for better visibility. The grass is low, the bushes and trees are sparsely leaved and because it is so dry – with no rain – the wildlife will migrate towards the water.
Water holes, dams and rivers become a hive of activity and you are more likely to spot wildlife in the morning and evening as they come for a drink of water. The early morning temperatures in dry months are pleasant but it can get quite chilly during the night-time so make sure you pack something warm when going on your afternoon/night game drives.
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