Discover the allure of Africa’s green season! African Travel Inc, the award-winning luxury safari outfitter, is offering a complimentary perk for guests to experience a lusher, less busy safari season. During this lush season, not only are crowds smaller, but guests can witness the season of new life, the transformation of dry landscapes into lush spaces and even the unforgettable zebra migration in Botswana, the second-largest animal migration route in Africa.

 

 

“Africa is a year-round destination, with each season offering its own unique charm and benefits. However, there's something truly special about the green season since it is the time when the wildlife is in its birthing season, making it a time of new life and a baby boom in the bush,” explains Sherwin Banda, President of African Travel, Inc.

 

“The green season is considered the continent’s best-kept secret, offering an amazing opportunity to stay longer and explore deeper since there are fewer crowds, allowing for a more intimate experience with Africa's wildlife,” he adds. 

 

From November to March, Botswana’s green season is a lush oasis thriving with the birthing of various species. One of the season's highlights is the mesmerizing zebra migration, where herds embark on two main routes, from the Okavango Delta to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and from the Chobe River floodplains to Nxai Pan National Park in search of fresh grazing grounds and water.

 

 

ASK US ABOUT the Platinum Botswana journey: 11 days of a once-in-a-lifetime luxury safari, including game drives, bushman walks and water safaris. Discover the Selinda Reserve, one of the nation’s most extraordinary animal populations, which is home to cheetahs, elephants, lions, leopards and giraffes. Guests explore the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in search of desert wildlife and elusive species such as the black-maned Kalahari lion.

 

During your stay at the legendary Jack’s Camp, enjoy a ‘Make Travel Matter’ experience where you learn about wildlife and the ancient culture including the second largest mammal migration routes in Africa, the zebra migration.

 

Unwind at the secluded five-star Xigera Safari Lodge offering 12 exquisite and locally handcrafted suites, part of the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Sustainability and conservation are at the heart of Xigera. From solar energy production to eliminating single-use plastics, caring for the environment and empowering the local community is a priority in every aspect of lodge operations. 

 

In East Africa, the short rains begin in November and the longer rains from March, April to May. January and February are the short dry season between these two green seasons. During this period, the Great Migration takes place in the southern Serengeti with baby wildlife being born.

 

ASK US ABOUT the 9-day Discover the Wonders of Tanzania offers a truly immersive safari experience with unforgettable game drives, safari walks and night drives while experiencing the friendly warmth of the Maasai people. Explore Tarangire National Park which is renowned for one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Lions, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and other creatures will graze and drink from the riverbanks during the green season.

 

Venture into the steep descent of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, cradling the highest density of wildlife in the world. Then fly to the northern part of Serengeti National Park and explore its vast plains during morning and afternoon, open vehicle game drives. For the perfect aerial wildlife photos, embark on an early morning hot air balloon ride, sweeping over the treetops and floating across the Serengeti’s unforgettable vistas to witness the roaming animals including hippos and giraffes.