December brings real contrast across Africa, with parts of the continent deep in wet season green while others hit their busiest, driest month of the year.
East Africa's short rains typically ease by mid December, with the Serengeti and Ndutu area building toward calving season as the month goes on. Southern safari regions stay in their wet season, with warm, humid days and striking afternoon storms, though many camps remain open and lower priced than during peak dry season. Cape Town and the wider Cape region hit their busiest month of the year, with warm, dry weather drawing large numbers of both local and international visitors. North Africa turns cool and mild, comfortable for exploring cities without the summer heat. Warm layers still help with early mornings in parts of the south.
The destinations on our list for Africa reflect that same range, from quieter wet season safaris to the Cape's busiest summer stretch.
