We frequently get asked by our clients about the best times to travel, particularly around the school calendar. To help, we’ve put together a general guide for you. We hope you find it useful. Feel free to reach out to discuss your holiday plans in more detail, and we’d be happy to explore some options with you.
February Half Term
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; South Africa
Note: Wildebeest migration in Tanzania
Easter Holidays (March/April)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Malawi; Mozambique; Botswana; South Africa; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe or Zambia); Namibia
Note: Many of the camps/lodges in Kenya & Tanzania are closed from early April – but the coast is still lovely
May Half Term
Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Summer Holidays (June-September)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Note: Wildebeest migration in Kenya & Tanzania
October Half Term
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Christmas Holidays
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Mozambique; South Africa
Winter Break (February)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; South Africa
Note: Wildebeest migration in Tanzania
Spring Break (March / April)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Malawi; Mozambique; South Africa; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe or Zambia); Namibia
Note: Many of the camps/lodges in Kenya & Tanzania are closed from early April – but the coast is still lovely
Summer Break (June – August)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Note: Wildebeest migration in Tanzania
Christmas Break
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Mozambique; South Africa
Autumn Holiday (April)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Malawi; Mozambique; Botswana; South Africa; Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe or Zambia); Namibia
Note: Many of the camps/lodges in Kenya & Tanzania are closed from early April – but the coast is still lovely
Winter Holiday (July)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Note: Wildebeest migration in Tanzania
Spring Holiday (October)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Malawi; Zambia; Zimbabwe; Botswana; Mozambique; South Africa; Namibia; Madagascar
Summer Holiday (December – January)
Kenya; Tanzania; Ethiopia; Rwanda; Mozambique; South Africa
We’ve shared our recommendations for the best times to visit the countries listed above. However, these destinations are wonderful to explore year-round, with each season offering its own unique experiences, like exceptional birding opportunities. We’d be happy to discuss your travel dates and provide personalized recommendations based on your plans.
Get in touch and let us start planning your special trip… info@sarahjamestravel.com
