Tanzania or South Africa for August safari?

Wildebeest Migration season in both Kenya and Tanzania is extremely busy (at Masai Mara and in the Serengeti). South Africa, although very popular with tourists, has big parks that are well spread out. It also has many private reserves. read more

August is winter in South Africa. Expect cool weather and rain. The animals are similar but the experiences are profoundly different. South Africa reserves with their mainly sealed roads are kind of like driving around a big park or zoo. Tanzania without these "luxuries" offer a more authentic and out there experience. read more

South Africa has a much more seasonal climate, with warm sunny days from November through February or March, and temperatures that can dip below freezing from June through August (especially in the interior of the country, where safari sites are located). read more

South Africa. August is an equally superb time of year to be in South Africa. The north of the country, especially, guarantees very good weather as well as excellent safaris in Kruger National Park. read more