Before you plan your trip and book your accommodation in Africa, do a little research of the destination you are traveling to and find out when their peak season is. Traveling during peak season can be costly as everything becomes more expensive then. Prices will rise for not only fights and accommodation, but also popular activities such as safari tours and culinary adventures. Instead of fighting your way through the crowds during peak season, explore the less busy side of Africa and visit during off-peak season!
There are generally two seasons in Africa – rainy and dry season. In most cases, dry season is peak season as that is when safari sightings are most successful, and off-peak season is rainy season.
If going on a safari is what brings you to Africa, it is best to take note that rain in Africa is often intermittent, leaving you plenty of hours of sunshine to explore. While sightings of the more precocious animals may be challenging, expert African guides will be able to help you track down plenty of other African species including the big five and a large variety of birds.
Rocio Espinosa (to be continued)
