Africa in July

Where to go in July.

16 destinations are at their best in July, 3 are good, and 5 are better left for another month.

What happens in July

  • SerengetiMara River crossings start in the northern Serengeti.
  • Masai MaraThe migration arrives from the Serengeti; park fees switch to the high-season rate.
  • Mount KilimanjaroDriest and busiest climbing season.
  • ZanzibarDry, breezy and ideal after a safari.
  • Okavango DeltaHigh water for mokoro trips and dry land wildlife.
  • SossusvleiCool and pleasant for climbing Big Daddy dune.
  • Victoria FallsHigh water with clearer views of the falls.
  • South LuangwaWalking safari season in full swing.
  • Tofo, MozambiqueHumpback whales pass the coast.

Best in July

Also good

Better another month

  • Cape Town and the WinelandsCold, wet winter storms.
  • Marrakech and the AtlasSummer heat regularly passes 40 °C.
  • Sahara (Merzouga)Too hot for camel treks.
  • Cairo, Luxor and the NileLuxor and Aswan heat makes sightseeing hard.
  • Northern EthiopiaMain rainy season in the highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is best to go in Africa in July?

Serengeti, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha, Sossusvlei, Kruger, Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Tofo, Mozambique.

Where should I avoid in July?

Cape Town and the Winelands (cold, wet winter storms); Marrakech and the Atlas (summer heat regularly passes 40 °c); Sahara (Merzouga) (too hot for camel treks); Cairo, Luxor and the Nile (luxor and aswan heat makes sightseeing hard); Northern Ethiopia (main rainy season in the highlands).

Based on long-term climate patterns and wildlife cycles. Weather varies year to year.