Benefits of doing a safari in Low season

Benefits of doing a safari in Low season : The optimum time to go has traditionally been thought to be during East Africa’s dry season, which runs from the end of June until the end of October. The theory behind this is that when parks dry out, the bushes shrink and animals gather near water features, which makes the fauna more confined and visible. But for a number of reasons, we at Focus East Africa Tours would frequently advise travelling outside of this season which as well give you exceptional experience.

You will save money.

Safari vacations are infamously pricey! Although they are not going to be cheap even if you travel in low season, travelling in shoulder seasons really does cut the cost. Most camps throughout East Africa operate on a peak season prices form July – August and these can seriously be slashed when travelling outside this time… Apart from over the Christmas period where peak season prices also apply (because who wouldn’t want to be in the middle of the African bush on Christmas day!), if you look at travelling in sometimes October, November or January, February and March, you can get some excellent deals and not have to compromise on truly exceptional wildlife viewing. Several of our top East African resorts are offering fantastic deals in southern Tanzania during shoulder seasons, cutting the cost of your safari in half.

You won’t have to give up on seeing wildlife.

Okay, so the dry season is officially the best time to view wildlife in East Africa. However, safaris are notoriously unpredictable anyway. Many a time you can go on safari expecting the world and not seeing much, and other times you can go out expecting to simply enjoy being in the African bush and see everything from the rarest bird to the most dramatic predator action.

The Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti is another amazing sight in East Africa, and if you visit between December and March, you may be able to watch the calving season, which is truly something to witness. You have a greater possibility of seeing many young animals of various shapes and sizes all around East Africa. In addition, the bird life is simply amazing, especially after the lengthy rains from March to June and the brief rains in November.

Gorgeous and interesting surroundings.

When many think of an East African safari they often think of the standard barren sweeping acacia dotted plains, which would be an accurate depiction in the depths of dry season. There are fewer weeds and usually more dramatic wildlife activities. However, the green season is one of the most wonderful times to be in the bush the leafy paradises which in dry season are stark infertile lands are beautiful and bursting with life. There is no better time to visit East Africa for photographers than at sunset, when the sky bursts into vivid colours through the imposing clouds, and in the mornings, the sound of tiny rustling bushes creates a genuinely evocative soundtrack.

Escape crowds.

Like everywhere else in the globe, a country’s busiest time of year attracts the most tourists. If you aren’t nervous about slashing prices, but are looking to avoid the crowds, travel in October. This way you avoid the school holidays but also get to witness the very significant end of dry season in east Africa. If you are serious safari purists and have already ticked your animals off your list, then travel in green season! There is no safari wilder or more off the beaten track than East Africa in green season.

It’s likely that you won’t see another car all day, depending on where you are, which is really disappointing. The chances are, if you are interested in safari, you probably want to be away from it all and immerse yourself into the wild – there is nowhere so magical and off the beaten track than East Africa in green season. There are less people the further you go into the wet season. You might occasionally get trapped in the mud when travelling during the rainy season, but we consider that to be all part of the safari experience.

Take a trip just outside of the busiest season to avoid crowded places and expensive pricing, yet far enough away from the rainy months to guarantee the best weather! This period, known as “shoulder season,” is often considered to be the greatest time to travel and occurs in most parks between the end of June or October. When June ends, the shrubs are dense and the parks are exceptionally beautiful.

If you visit at the end of June, you’ll see the best wildlife of the dry season, and if you plan to visit the beach on July 1st, you’ll probably have fantastic sunny days. Even though October falls outside of peak season, it still offers incredible wildlife towards the end of the dry season, making it a wonderful time to take advantage of promotions and free nights, especially in southern Tanzania.

We hope this is useful. It would be better to give us a call and speak with one of our specialists if you are confused about when to go and you are juggling multiple windows. While each of us has a different favourite time of year to travel to East Africa, discussing your priorities with us together with our extensive knowledge of the greatest offers can help you narrow down your alternatives.