Victoria Falls

Where to Go on an
African Safari in April

April is a good time to visit parts of South Africa and Botswana. It’s the Green season (Wet season) in Tanzania’s Northern circuit, which means a fair amount of rain, but the scenery is spectacular and you might get low-season deals. South Africa’s Cape region mostly experiences wonderful weather in April and you can easily combine a trip here with a safari in one of the reserves in the Garden Route or Kruger National Park.

Best Time per Country

Zimbabwe
Zambia
South Africa
Uganda
Tanzania
Rwanda
Namibia
Kenya
Botswana

Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe in April

  • Everything is green after the rains
  • Moderate temperatures and little rainfall make for lovely weather
  • Excellent birding with some migratory birds still present
  • The spray of Victoria Falls blocks the views
  • Animals are harder to spot than in the middle of the Dry season

Flag of ZambiaZambia in April

  • Lush scenery after the rains
  • Great birding with many migratory birds still present
  • There is little rain at the end of the Wet season
  • Some roads are in bad condition after the rains
  • Animals are spread out and wildlife viewing isn’t as good as in the Dry season

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa in April

  • Mild weather and little rain
  • Fresh scenery after the rains
  • Great birding with some migrants still present
  • Low season (except for Easter holidays)
  • Wildlife viewing in the main parks is better in the Dry season

Flag of UgandaUganda in April

  • The savannah reserves are spectacularly green
  • Gorilla and chimp trekking always go ahead, even if it rains
  • Low-season rates might apply
  • Peak of the Wet season with lots of rain
  • Roads deteriorate and forest paths are slippery
  • Some lodges close down

Flag of TanzaniaTanzania in April

  • There are no crowds in the low season
  • Although Wet season, you can still have a good safari in the Northern circuit
  • Beautiful green landscapes
  • Peak of the Wet season with lots of rain
  • Animals scatter and are harder to find

Flag of RwandaRwanda in April

  • Although this isn’t the best time, gorilla trekking never gets canceled
  • Everything is green and the sky is free of haze and dust
  • It is low season; there are few visitors and gorilla permits are easier to get
  • There is lots of rain
  • Roads might deteriorate and forest paths are slippery

Flag of NamibiaNamibia in April

  • Beautiful scenery and dust-free skies
  • Excellent birding
  • Low season means few crowds
  • The weather is fine with little rain and moderate temperatures
  • Animals are still spread out after the rains – especially in Etosha National Park

Flag of KenyaKenya in April

  • Beautiful green scenery
  • Low-season rates might apply
  • Excellent birding
  • Peak of the Wet season, roads can be in bad condition
  • Wildlife viewing is not as good as in the Dry season
  • Some camps close down for off season

Flag of BotswanaBotswana in April

  • The scenery is spectacular after all the rains
  • There are few visitors in low season
  • The birding is very good
  • Lovely weather with minimal rainfall and moderate temperatures
  • Wildlife viewing is better in the middle and end of the Dry season

Visiting month

Flag of Botswana Botswana Good
Flag of Kenya Kenya Fair
Flag of Namibia Namibia Good
Flag of Rwanda Rwanda Poor
Flag of South Africa South Africa Good
Flag of Tanzania Tanzania Fair
Flag of Uganda Uganda Poor
Flag of Zambia Zambia Fair
Flag of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Good

Best Safari Parks to visit in April

See below for an overview of the best parks to visit in Africa by country. Please note that the listings focus on the most popular parks only and are not comprehensive.

Victoria Falls

Flag of Botswana Botswana

Best Parks & Reserves in April

Chobe NP

Chobe NP Good

Moremi GR

Moremi GR Good

355 Botswana Safaris
Victoria Falls

Flag of Kenya Kenya

No Best Parks & Reserves in April

Kenya does not have parks that are best visited in April.

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Victoria Falls

Flag of Namibia Namibia

Best Parks & Reserves in April

149 Namibia Safaris
Victoria Falls

Flag of Rwanda Rwanda

No Best Parks & Reserves in April

Rwanda does not have parks that are best visited in April.

When to visit Rwanda?

Victoria Falls

Flag of South Africa South Africa

Best Parks & Reserves in April

Kgalagadi TP

Kgalagadi TP Excellent

Kruger NP

Kruger NP Good

Sabi Sands

Sabi Sands Good

762 South Africa Safaris
Victoria Falls

Flag of Tanzania Tanzania

Best Parks & Reserves in April

5240 Tanzania Safaris
Victoria Falls

Flag of Uganda Uganda

Best Parks & Reserves in April

1531 Uganda Safaris
Victoria Falls

Flag of Zambia Zambia

No Best Parks & Reserves in April

Zambia does not have parks that are best visited in April.

When to visit Zambia?

Victoria Falls

Flag of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Best Parks & Reserves in April

Hwange NP

Hwange NP Good

229 Zimbabwe Safaris
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Safari Highlights in April

Unpredictability is the name of the game on safari. That’s what makes it so exciting. However, some highlights are seasonal and it makes sense to plan your trip carefully to make the most of your time in Africa. If you’re wondering where to go on safari in April, read on here.

The Okavango Delta Starts Flooding in Botswana

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Sometime in April, the beginning of the Dry season, the Okavango Delta starts flooding. As the waters start fanning out, a wonderful maze of lagoons, channels and floating islands emerges in the middle of the Kalahari Desert. This is a glorious time to go out in mokoro canoes as everything is green, but conditions are mostly dry. Wildlife viewing is best from July to October, which is the high season.

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Victoria Falls Is in Full Flow

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After the summer’s rain, Victoria Falls is in full flow. The waterfall can be viewed from Zimbabwe or Zambia, but why not visit both sides for a different perspective. Seeing the mighty Zambezi tumble down in a 1.7km-wide sheet of water is a powerful experience. Rainbows play in the drenching spray and the thunderous noise will take your breath away. Impressive as it is, you might find the views blocked by mist, so a helicopter flight is recommended to get the full picture.

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Excellent time for wildlife viewing in Kgalagadi, South Africa

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April is an excellent time to visit Kgalagadi, the transfrontier park shared between South Africa and Botswana. Wildlife viewing in this semi-arid region is good throughout the year, but possibly best around April, after the rains, when animals gather in the riverbeds. This shoulder month is also a good choice weather-wise. Temperatures start to drop and the heat is more tolerable than in mid-summer. Winter nights, on the other hand, are really cold.

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Diving in Seychelles’ Crystal-clear Waters

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April is the warmest and least windy month of the year in Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 idyllic islands in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. This is perfect weather for relaxation on the white sandy beaches. These calm conditions make April ideal for water activities too, most notably snorkeling and diving. Not only can boats reach remote spots to find sharks and manta rays, the clear waters offer amazing visibility in April – up to a staggering 30m.

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