Is April a good time to visit East Africa?

April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for East Africa. Wettest month, heavy afternoon rain. Lowest rates of the year; many camps shut for the season.

What is the best time to visit East Africa?

AskAnt rates January, February, July, August, September, October as the best months for East Africa.

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East Africa · Month by month · Quiet season

East Africa in April

April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for East Africa.

The weather

Wettest month, heavy afternoon rain.

Ant's take

Lowest rates of the year; many camps shut for the season.

Before this: March (good time). After: May (quiet season). Full picture in our East Africa travel guide.

East Africa through the year

JanBest time FebBest time MarGood time AprQuiet season MayQuiet season JunGood time JulBest time AugBest time SepBest time OctBest time NovGood time DecGood time

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East Africa in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit East Africa?: April is quiet season — fewer people, with real trade-offs for East Africa. Wettest month, heavy afternoon rain. Lowest rates of the year; many camps shut for the season.
What is the best time to visit East Africa?: AskAnt rates January, February, July, August, September, October as the best months for East Africa.

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