Where To Go On Safari In March

This is a pivotal time in the seasonal calendar, and an African safari in March can have a strange end-of-days feel to it – not of foreboding, but of imminent change. Experience the last days of summer, warm days but cool nights, harvest season, migrating herds turning tail or baby animals being nursed…

Northern Tanzania safari in March

Don’t miss the climax of the wildebeest birthing season in the southern Serengeti – wobbly legs and bobbing heads start to turn northwards in search of fresh grazing as March draws to a close. Local predators make the most of the bonanza, and you can witness the best of the action – and fall asleep by ‘glamplight’ – by staying at one of the luxury, semi-permanent mobile camps that follow the herds on their ceaseless journey.

As luck would have it, two of Tanzania’s finest safari destinations, Lake Manyara & Tarangire National Parks, lie side by side in the Great Rift Valley. March sees the end of the dry season, with falling lake levels concentrating food sources – and no flamingo can resist being in the pink of health. Less graceful but equally compelling, the giants of Tarangire are also on the move, with huge herds of elephant making a time-honoured trek to the remaining water points in the parks. Continue exploring…

Maputaland safari in March

The private game reserves of the South African section of Maputaland offer diverse habitats – and great opportunities for divers and safari-goers alike. This wild coastline has long, empty sweeps of sand extending over the border into Mozambique, opening up exciting safari-and-beach-holiday possibilities. This combination of surf and turf is perfect for families. Continue exploring…

Cape Town & Garden Route to accompany your safari in March

Summer in South Africa is so special that you’ll be tempted to linger and enjoy its last days… Technically, summer ends in February, but you’ll find March is still blissfully warm, and a trip from Cape Town up the Garden Route is especially rewarding when combined with a safari in March. Think balmy beach days with cooler nights warmed by bonfires and world-famous Cape brandy. Continue exploring…