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Discover The Best Time For Your Africa Photo Safari!

Want to discover the best time for your Africa photo safari?
You've come to the right place!

Find peace of mind & answers to your questions about the best time for your African photo safari in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa! Plus African wildlife photography tips & superb safari deals.

When Is The Best Time For Your African Photo Safari?

This is a question we are asked a lot. We live in Africa, my wife is a local and we've been on over 80 African safaris. Here's what we think.

Most countries in Africa are a year round destination. This is especially true of Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania & Botswana. In these countries, you can have a wonderful African safari or vacation anytime of year.

We have taken safaris during all times of year – low season, high season, shoulder season as well as peak season. Of course in low season you will find far more deals on Kenya safaris, South Africa safaris, Botswana safaris & Tanzania safaris.

lioness fighting on Africa photo safari
Lionesses Battle! See Them On Your Africa Photo Safari
photo courtesy of Kwando Safaris & Mark Tennant


"I never knew of a morning in Africa
when I woke that I was not happy"

Ernest Hemingway
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The low season can be great for your Africa photo safari. It is low season largely because fewer tourists come. There is still great amounts of wildlife -- if you know where to go.

That's what we'll tell you...

Africa Photo Safari Guide - Kenya's Weather & Seasons

Kenya Seasons and Weather

Kenya has a definite rainy season that occurs from March to May. It is known as the long rains and it is common that to have a sunny morning and a downpour later in the day. The rains are short and usually aren’t a big problem for your Africa photo safari.

Spring: September – November
Summer: December – March
Fall: April – June
Winter: July – August

Here is a free game viewing guides for Kenya & its top wildlife safari parks.

Africa Photo Safari Guide - Kenya's Wildlife Parks

Kenya Safari Parks At A Glance
Aberdere National Park
How Big 776 sq. km or 296 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent -- Jan, Feb
  • Very Good -- June - Sept, Dec
  • Good -- Mar, Oct, Nov
  • Fair -- April, May
Where Is It In lower central Kenya, near Navaisha
Why Visit
  • Beautiful scenery
  • It has the Big Five as well as elusive, rare animals like the bongo antelope
  • Night drives
Amboseli National Park
How Big 392 sq. km or 151 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: June-Sept
  • Very Good: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
  • Good: Mar, Dec
  • Fair: April, May
Where Is It In southern Kenya, bordering Tanzania, near Namanga
Why Visit
  • Spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • Second favorite park in Kenya
  • Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo plus over 400 bird species, including the bee-eater, kingfisher, African fish eagle, martial eagle
  • Maasai people live in Amboseli
Meru National Park
How Big 870 sq. km or 336 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent -- Jan, Feb
  • Very Good -- June - Sept, Dec
  • Good -- Mar, Oct, Nov
  • April, May
Where Is It In north central Kenya east of Mt Kenya & Aberderes
Why Visit
  • Lion, elephant, leopard
  • Home of "Born Free" conservationists George and Joy Adamson; see the grave of Elsa the lioness
  • Luxurious jungle of forest, swamp and tall grasses
Masai Mara National Park
How Big 320 sq. km or 124 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: July-Sept
  • Very Good: Oct-Dec
  • Good: Jan-June
  • For annual migration: approximately July - October
Where Is It In southern Kenya, on border with Tanzania near Navok
Why Visit
  • Most popular game park in Kenya
  • Big five
  • Annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebra, gazelle - a wildlife spectacular
  • Balloon safaris
Nairobi National Park
How Big 117 sq. km or 45 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • All year round - especially during the dry season: July - September
Where Is It In southern Kenya, outside Nairobi
Why Visit
  • Close to Nairobi, easily accessible
  • Big four (no elephant) - chances of spotting a rhino are good
  • Oldest park in Kenya
Samburu, Buffalo Springs & Shaba National Reserves
How Big Together they equal around 300 sq. km or 116 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: Jan, Feb, Mar, July, Aug, Sept
  • Very Good: Dec
  • Good: May, Oct-Nov
Where Is It In central Kenya, near Nanyuki
Why Visit
  • These parks are much less visited than Masai Mara and Amboseli - giving more a wilderness sense
  • Big four (no rhino)
  • Close up sightings of elephants
  • See rare animals like Grevy's zebra, the beautiful reticulated giraffe and the beisa oryx
Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks
How Big 20,812 sq. km or 8,033 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide
  • Excellent: June - Sept
  • Very Good: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
  • Good: Mar, Dec
  • Fair: April, May
Where Is It In southern Kenya, near Tsavo
Why Visit
  • Kenya's largest park
  • Elephant, rhino, lion, leopard
  • Not as congested as other parks
  • Huge variety of habitats and scenery

Click the other country links to get similar guides for the other countries. Scroll down for useful tips on taking photos of wildlife in Africa.

Click for Botswana seasons & safari park info

Click for South Africa safari info

Click for Tanzania safari info

Africa Photo Safari Guide - Top 3 Photography Tips

Here Are Our Top 3 Wildlife Photography Tips

  • 1. Read up on animal behavior so you know what types of terrain to expect certain animals in. This will help you plan the best
    photos for your Africa photo safari. Also ask your guide for advice.

  • 2. Never interfere with the natural behavior of animals to take a better photo.

  • 3. If you want to take pictures of African tribal people, ask first.

Have the best Africa photo safari possible. Click here to learn more about taking good wildlife photographs

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