The best times of safari in Zambia

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - If you look at the map, you will find that <strong>Zambia</strong> is quite in the tropics, but thanks to its high altitude and landlocked location we can say that it has distinct seasons. You can visit the country and take safari trips in Zambia during most periods of the year and its seasons, except for the very rainy summer period.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Zambia is located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, and it has been able to present itself to adventure lovers as a tourist destination among <strong><a href="http://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B6%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%... best countries for distinctive safari trips</a></strong> , such as <strong><a href="http://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%B9%D9%... , Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and <strong><a href="http://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%8A-%D8%A3%D9... Africa</a> .</strong></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Winter</strong> (May to July)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the most beautiful time of the year, with average temperatures reaching a minimum of 6-12°C during the day, while the average maximum temperature is between 21-26°C.<br /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Winter is probably the best time of the year to visit Zambia, especially if you travel early in the dry season, you will have the opportunity to observe birds and see the waterfalls flowing further, but if you travel later in the winter it is the most suitable time for safari trips and enjoy the chases among the wildlife .</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Spring</strong> (August and September)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This time of year enjoys pleasant weather with average minimum temperatures recorded between 15-22°C and average highs of 25-30°C.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The moonlight is at its height during this time of the year, when you can read a book under the moonlight, and this period witnesses most of the traditional festivals and spring break for students.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Dry summer</strong> (October-November)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is hotter and drier at this time of the year with maximum temperatures of 28-35°C.<br /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This can be a suitable season for safaris in the wet places where there are wild animal groups, namely the water bodies, lakes and on the Zambezi River.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Rainy summer</strong> (late November through March)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The minimum temperature during this period is between 14-19°C, while the maximum is 25-30°C, just as the name of the season is, there is a lot of rain every day, and sometimes the rain lasts just an hour or two, and other times It can go on for many days without stopping, but it is this time that makes up the great harvest of tropical fruits.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Autumn</strong> (late March and April)</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The minimum temperature ranges from 9-15 degrees Celsius and the maximum is 22-28 degrees. This is the harvest season, and a unique opportunity for lovers of fresh natural food while attending harvest festivals that start from now until the winter season.<br /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In all seasons you can notice that temperatures fluctuate based on altitude as well, if you are in a valley like the Zambezi it will be warmer, while if you are at a higher level like Mount Kasama it will be cooler.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>