Rainy and dry season varies from place to place in
Sub-Saharan Africa. To give you a general idea, here is a basic overview:
West Africa – If you are traveling to countries in the
western region including Ghana, Gabon and Mali, the dry season lasts from
November to April. Southwest Africa experience rainy season from April to July
and from September to October. Northwest Africa has one rainy season from July
to September.
East Africa – East Africa is home to popular safari
destinations such as the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park
in Tanzania. Dry season in this part of Africa lasts from July to September and
is arguably the best time to visit East Africa. However, one can still visit
East Africa during the wetter seasons and be mesmerized by wildlife there.
East Africa experiences a major rainy season from
April to June and then a smaller one from October to December. If you are
looking to trek gorillas in Uganda, avoid going between April and June where
flooding frequently occurs. Instead, visit between October to December where
crowds are smaller and rain is less heavy.
Southern Africa – The southern region of Sub-Saharan
Africa experiences dry season from April to October where the mornings are
sunny and the nights are cool. Rainy season goes from November to March. The
rainy season is the best time to visit Botswana for avid birdwatchers as the
country’s Okavango Delta transforms into lush greenery that attracts a vast
variety of bird species.
Rocio Espinosa (to be continued)
