The easy answer to that headline is “anytime”! That’s one of the best things about travelling with SW Africa DMC – thanks to our spread of amazing safari destinations across the continent there is no “bad” time to be in Africa! Let’s find out why…
It’s currently winter here in Southern Africa which makes it peak safari season because it’s the dry season, when it’s easier to see wildlife as the bush thins out and animals congregate around water. The climate is also fabulous at this time of year, with wonderfully warm days great for relaxing in the sun and chilly evenings perfect for sitting around the campfire and snuggling down under fluffy duvets for sweet dreams in the African wilderness.
Winter officially lasts from June to September, when spring kicks in and the build-up to the annual rains begins. September and October see temperatures climb and by November the bush is begging for rain, but game viewing is at its zenith, with the vegetation sparse and wildlife focused on surviving until the rains begin, which hopefully they do by the end of spring.
This is when everything changes and life springs forth in abundance, as the life-giving rains soak the ground and the African bush turns from brown to green in a matter of weeks. Summer kicks off in December and lasts until the end of February, when autumn, or fall, takes over, seeing us through March, April and May. Summer is also known as the emerald season, when summer migrant birds fill the skies and the wilderness is lush and verdant and filled with baby animals of all kinds.
Autumn is perhaps the most glorious season in Southern Africa as the evening temperatures cool and the bush takes on its coat of many colours as leaves turn every shade of gold, orange, rust and red. There is still plenty of food for the grazers and browsers (and, of course, the predators!) and the days are still long and wonderfully warm.
So, your African safari can take place at any time of the year and still be spectacular, irrespective of whether it’s for pleasure of business. At SW Africa DMC we do everything with no small amount of passion, with our small but dedicated team of people committed to making your African safari as perfect as it can be.
Whether it’s for leisure or business, we ensure professional, hassle-free service that crosses all the t’s and dots all the i’s, leaving you free to sit back, relax and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Check us out here and remember, we’ve got you covered when it comes to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions!
Our expert travel planners are on hand to put together amazing South African safaris for your top performing team members, giving them the incentive they need to take your business to the next level. Feel free to chat to us today about your needs.
