DECEMBER
"December in Africa is great for families and couples celebrating something special, and Africa delivers every time. Christmas morning in the African bush or New Year's Eve under a southern sky - there's nothing quite like it"
WHERE TO GO IN DECEMBER
Cape Town & Winelands, South Africa
December is Cape Town at its most vibrant and alive. The long summer days fill the city with energy, the beaches are magnificent, the Winelands are lush and abundant and the food and wine scene is among the finest anywhere in the world. Table Mountain presides over it all with quiet magnificence, and the Cape Peninsula offers some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on earth. For those looking to combine a safari with a world class city experience, Cape Town in December is simply unbeatable.
WHERE TO GO IN DECEMBER
Rwanda
December is a magical time to visit Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. The short rains are easing and the Virunga volcanoes emerge from the mist in all their dramatic, otherworldly beauty; a landscape that feels ancient, remote and deeply special. Gorilla trekking permits are limited throughout the year, ensuring that every encounter remains wonderfully intimate, and December’s quieter festive period makes it one of the most peaceful and unhurried times to experience one of Africa’s most humbling wildlife encounters. For those looking for something truly different to mark the end of the year, Rwanda is nothing short of extraordinary.
