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Where To Go on Safari Holiday During November
November is a month celebrated by true Africa hands. It is often dismissed for being too hot in the south, and too wet in the east. Wrong wrong wrong! True, November marks a turn of seasons in Southern Africa: the dramatic build-up of heat and the start of the rains: afternoon thunder and lightening and if you’re lucky, life-saving rain. In Kenya and Tanzania this is the season of the short rains.
In a continent as arid as Africa, no prayer forgets to include the hope of rain, and when it does come, what a miraculous sight! Weather patterns the world over are hard to predict, but recent years in Africa seem to purposefully contradict the norm. Mid November should see the clouds burst, the build up to this point is the pinnacle of theater in the bush, the congregation of game around surface water is never greater, competition for space, heat, dust, dehydration, drama and death!
More animals, fewer people
When it comes, rain brings life, it settles the dust, freshens the air, fills the waterholes. November is often referred to as the ‘emerald’ season, a reference to the vivid lushness of the bush, we call it the secret season. Typically a time of year with fewer safari visitors. It nestles between the peak periods, outside of school vacations - lodges drop their rates, often dramatically, and those traveling at this time of year are in for a glut of mind-blowing, crowd-free wildlife spectaculars!
East Africa
Witness wildlife reacting to the changing environment. Head to the Serengeti to see the Great Migration thunder its way back south to feast on the new grazing. The waterholes of Katavi National Park are a heaving, writhing mass of hippos and crocs which disperse with the first rainfall. The tan hides of big cats stand out boldly against the green hills across Kenya. The Maasai Mara settles back into its calmer daily routine, without the migration chasing hoards, but with incredible resident wildlife and all the space to enjoy it.
Southern Africa
Down south, it’s time to celebrate for all photographers, Zambia’s South Luangwa doesn’t get more beautiful or dramatic than this – from leopards stalking thirsty prey on the river bank, to the arrival of tens of thousands of flying migrants. The zebra and wildebeest migration leaves Botswana’s Boteti, heading back to the Makgadikgadi and the dust bowl of the salt pans become shallow lakes packed with flamingo. It’s the last month visitors can enjoy Zimbabwe’s Mana Pool National Park before this favorite African wilderness is off limits for the season, over in Hwange the elephant population is at its height – there is no experience like watching the giant Hwange bulls queuing patiently for their turn at water. How about being a witness to the greatest sand dunes turning green before your eyes, see the desert bloom!
Marine wildlife in November
If marine activity is what you are after, you’ll catch Humpbacks migrating along the Indian Ocean coast, whale sharks off Tanzania, Manta Rays off Mozambique, and turtles right across the east coast beaches. Down on the Cape you’ll hit the height of the Southern Right Whale season, November is a great month to visit the southern edge of the continent: the Cape experiences a climate all of its own and late Spring is a top time to visit.
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Kafunta River Lodge
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Kafunta River Lodge is located on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, overlooking a permanent lagoon.
Couples Wildlife
Khulu Bush Camp
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
The small Khulu Bush Camp overlooks an ancient riverbed, in today’s terms called a ‘vlei’, known to attract a variety of the greatest wildlife and bird life in Hwange National Park, right on your doorstep.
Adventure Couples Culture Eco/ethical tourism
Kichaka Zumbua
Ruaha National Park, Selous and southern Tanzania, Tanzania
Combining the wild adventure of an authentic safari experience with a stay in one of just three luxurious suites, Kichaka Zumbua offers a truly memorable experience in the remote, game-rich wilderness of Ruaha National Park.
Adventure Wildlife
Kuthengo Camp
Liwonde National Park, Blantyre and southern Malawi, Malawi
Nestled amongst Fever trees and Baobabs, overlooking an open stretch of river in Liwonde National Park sits Kuthengo Camp. Offering spectacular views, this intimate camp offers a range of exciting activities to explore this beautiful park.
Off the beaten track Wildlife
Letaka Mobile Camp - Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park, Botswana
Letaka's Tented Camp's venture into Chobe National Park in northern Botswana offers game drives to Savuti and Zwe Zwe, into one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa, perfect for wildlife and birdlife aficionados alike.
Adventure Wildlife Off the beaten track Eco/ethical tourism
Letaka Mobile Camp - Mababe
Mababe Private Reserve, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Enjoy a rewarding safari from this Letaka mobile camp in Mababe concession of the Okavango Delta. This is a fully-serviced mobile camp, offering superb guiding and activities ranging from game-drives and bush walks to mokoro rides in the waterways.
Adventure Wildlife Eco/ethical tourism
Letaka Mobile Camp - Moremi
Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana
Located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve, this is a fully-serviced mobile camp, located in the heart of the action for game-viewing. Explore floodplains and savannahs with your Letaka guide on a mobile safari journey.
Adventure Wildlife Off the beaten track
Magashi Camp
Akagera National Park, Rwanda
Wilderness Safaris always deliver the very best safari experiences along side conscientious conservation work. The newest addition to their camp portfolio, Magashi Camp in Akagera National Park is no exception to this.
Adventure Couples Wildlife Eco/ethical tourism
Mantadia Lodge
Andasibe, Eastern Madagascar, Madagascar
Mantadia Lodge is a welcome addition to the Andasibe area having opened in 2018. It offers contemporary accommodation set on the edge of the rain forest offering wonderful panoramic views.
Wildlife
Mapula Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Located in a 22,000 acre concession on the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta sits Mapula Lodge. With stylish interiors, stunning views across a lagoon and a stunning diversity in wildlife, Mapula Lodge offers an unforgettable stay.
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Ultimate Oman and Tanzania
Musandam Peninsula, Oman & Selous National Park
Escape for a remote and mountainous luxury beach retreat in Oman to spend your days basking in the sun and exploring the rugged surrounds of Zighy Bay. Then you’ll get your adrenaline pumping as you embark on an immersive safari experience in the lesser explored Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, tracking wildlife in an open safari vehicle...
Adventure Wildlife
$8,500 pp
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Highlights of Rwanda and South Africa
Nyungwe Forest, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali & Cape Town
Lose yourself in the very best of magical Rwanda and South Africa’s beautiful Cape Town. Go in search of the mountain gorillas of Rwanda in the well-known Volcanoes National Park and explore the lesser known Nyungwe Forest in search of the resident chimpanzee community before flying onto the buzz of vibrant Cape Town. Here you can indulge in...
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$28,800 pp
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Limitless South Africa and Antarctica
Kruger, Cape Town & White Desert Antarctica
Expand your horizons on this awe-inspiring tour through South Africa and on to Antarctica. One of the most exciting trips available, you will experience the great wilderness of the Kruger National Park staying in one of Africa’s most exclusive safari lodges. That will be followed by some luxurious downtime in Cape Town, and ending with the...
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