October in Africa and the weather is in charge. In East Africa the short rains have begun and the landscape replies with a blanket of fresh green grass. South of the Zambezi, however, it has barely rained since May and animals ...

As the northern hemisphere sinks into the short, cold, dark days of winter, Africa stretches its arms out wide in a warm welcome. December in Africa is when summer gets going and many places are at their best. ...

November in Africa and the sun is setting later and rising earlier - summer is on its way! Now is the time to come on a beach vacation because Africa’s tropical island destinations – like the Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar - are stunning ...

September in Africa see temperatures climbing steadily and many safari destinations across the continent rapidly approaching their annual best. In Southern Africa, winter’s crisp conditions are replaced by perfect ‘not-too-hot-not-too-cold’ weather. Safaris to Namibia and Botswana are very rewarding ...

Gathered around a cheerful fire, July’s safari travellers discuss the sightings of the day. The winter night sky is so full of stars it lends a luminous glow to the scene and the far-off baying of hyenas promises ...

Halfway through the year, Africa’s dry winter months arrive marking the start of safari peak season. Southern Africa’s best wildlife destinations lie under clear skies in June. Its frosty nights and chilly mornings take some visitors ...

The arrival of May during my northern hemisphere childhood promised the long, warm and sometimes sunny days of summer. South of the equator, however, things are heading in the opposite direction. Days are shortening and chairs are getting ...