April
Long rains are typical in East Africa, so many safari camps close or go quiet. The Cape, the islands, and Victoria Falls are stronger choices this month.
Places that fit
Cape TownA harbour city between Table Mountain and the Atlantic, useful as a start or finish to a longer safari.
SeychellesGranite islands in the Indian Ocean, usually Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue on one ticket.
MauritiusA volcanic island east of Madagascar, with a reef lagoon and hotels along the coast.
Victoria FallsThe waterfall on the Zambezi between Zimbabwe and Zambia, with the town of Victoria Falls on one bank and Livingstone on the other.
Sample safaris
South Africa cities and safari
Cape Town and the winelands, then a stay in the greater Kruger area. The published rate is the starting point for your quote.
From $4,120 per person
Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue
Three islands on one public rate: a city beach, a quieter bay, and a day among the granite boulders.
From $4,480 per person
Mauritius lagoon stay
A single-island beach quote. The rate covers the stay, not flights.
From $3,050 per person
Victoria Falls on both banks
A short quote for the waterfall itself, from either Victoria Falls or Livingstone. Add a safari quote if you want the parks as well.
From $1,680 per person