May
Rains ease in the south and the parks start to dry. The Cape is in autumn, and Botswana's water is still high enough for boat days.
Places that fit
Cape TownA harbour city between Table Mountain and the Atlantic, useful as a start or finish to a longer safari.
Okavango DeltaAn inland delta of channels and islands, explored by mokoro, boat, and game drive.
Kruger National ParkA vast lowveld park along the Mozambique border, with year-round wildlife viewing and an easy mix of public and private camps.
Chobe National ParkA northern park famous for elephants along the Chobe River and for the drier Savuti interior.
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
Okavango and Chobe
A fly-in mix of delta water and Chobe's elephants. This is the public from-price for Botswana.
From $6,120 per person