Africa in June

Where to go in June.

15 destinations are at their best in June, 5 are good, and 4 are better left for another month.

What happens in June

  • SerengetiThe herds move north; the Grumeti River crossings begin.
  • Gorilla trekking in RwandaLong dry season starts: firmer trails and easier treks.
  • Gorilla trekking in UgandaDry season in Bwindi; permit demand rises.
  • Okavango DeltaFloodwaters peak in the delta just as the dry season starts.
  • KrugerDry winter: thin bush and animals at the rivers.

Best in June

Also good

Better another month

  • Cape Town and the WinelandsCold, wet winter storms.
  • 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 June?

Serengeti, Zanzibar, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha, Sossusvlei, Kruger, Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Cabo Verde, Tofo, Mozambique.

Where should I avoid in June?

Cape Town and the Winelands (cold, wet winter storms); 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.