Depending on what type of safari you want to do and what animals you wish to see will help you decide on what time of the year to visit South Africa. The dry season is usually May to September (which is actually their winter as although it is dry, the temperature drops during this period). There is virtually no rainfall during this winter period therefore animals often gather around predictable water sources, making them easier to find on a safari trip.

When going on a safari holiday, one of the most important things to consider is the clothing you need to take. Depending on where in South Africa you are going and what time of year will help you decide what clothing to pack. The summer months are usually April through to October and although this time of year can be very hot it is also often quite wet and the temperature will drop a lot at night. The winter months are May thorough to September and during this time you can expect cooler, drier weather.

If you are going to start writing a journal or diary now is the time. Often you will get home and a few weeks / months down the line start to forget many of the eye opening experiences you have had on your safari holiday.