Each of the itineraries on our site has the indication of the best time to travel. Overall, South Africa is great for year-round travel, but the focus of your trip should determine the most convenient time. The best months for Kruger safari are March to November, to avoid the summer heat. For those looking for beaches, outdoor activities and warmth, the reverse logic: best from October to April. For Garden Route and Cape Town, avoid the rainy and cold winter months (June to August). As most seek a combination of different attractions and destinations, simply choose the route that combines best seasonality and your preferences. With few exceptions, the same logic applies for other countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Southern African countries generally have a large thermal range in winter (cold nights and mild days, with lots of sunshine and little rain), while in summer high temperatures, heavy and intermittent rainfall between periods of strong sunshine. East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands have a pleasant, sunny climate, well distributed throughout the year, but the rainy season should be avoided (with variations, but usually March to May in East Africa and December to March in the islands). For safaris in Kenya and Tanzania we should consider the wildebeest migration, which vary position for each month of the year.