The low season, which largely overlaps with the green season, offers several advantages for safari travelers.
Key Advantages:
- Lower Prices: Accommodation, flights, and tour prices are often significantly lower during the low season.
- Fewer Crowds: Enjoy a more exclusive and peaceful safari experience with fewer other tourists.
- Lush Landscapes: The rains transform the landscape into a vibrant green, creating stunning scenery.
- Excellent Birdwatching: The rains bring an influx of migratory birds.
- Newborn Animals: Many animals give birth during the green season, providing opportunities to see young wildlife.
- Availability: It’s easier to find availability at top lodges and camps during the low season.
Potential Drawbacks:
- Rain: There is a higher chance of rain, which can affect game drives and road conditions.
- Accessibility: Some roads, especially in more remote areas, can become challenging or impassable during heavy rains.
- Migration Dispersal: The migration herds are more dispersed during the green season, making it more challenging to see massive concentrations (except during the calving season).
Who Should Consider a Low Season Safari:
- Budget-conscious travelers.
- Birdwatchers.
- Travelers seeking a more peaceful and exclusive experience.
- Photographers who appreciate lush landscapes.
- Those interested in seeing newborn animals.
- Travelers willing to accept the possibility of rain.