MARCH
"March can be shoulder season in some parts of Africa but I love it for that reason. The light is beautiful, the vegetation is rich and the lodges are quieter. For those who don't mind the occasional shower, it offers real value without compromise"
WHERE TO GO IN MARCH
Cape Town, South Africa
March is one of the very best months to visit Cape Town. The summer heat has softened to something altogether more agreeable, the famous Cape winds have quieted and the city is at its most relaxed and welcoming. In the Winelands, the vineyards are in full harvest; making it the perfect time to explore Stellenbosch and Franschhoek at their most spectacular. Whether you’re hiking Table Mountain, exploring the Cape Peninsula or simply enjoying exceptional food and wine in one of the world’s most beautiful settings, Cape Town in March is hard to beat. A natural companion to a safari further north.
WHERE TO GO IN MARCH
Laikipia, Kenya
Laikipia in March offers some of Kenya’s most rewarding game viewing before the long rains arrive. This vast, privately managed plateau is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife outside a national park; including significant populations of elephant, lion and the endangered Grevy’s zebra. With fewer visitors than the more famous reserves, it has an authenticity and sense of wilderness that is very hard to find elsewhere.
WHERE TO GO IN MARCH
Tanzania
March is a wonderful, slightly underrated time to visit Tanzania. The landscape is lush and green at the tail end of the rains, with dramatic skies and beautiful light for photography, while migratory birds in full breeding plumage make it a fantastic month for birdwatching. With fewer crowds and lower rates than the peak July–October season, it offers excellent value, though afternoon showers are possible — rarely lasting long, and many lodges adjust their prices to reflect it. For travellers happy to embrace a touch of unpredictability in exchange for quieter camps and striking scenery, March can be a wonderfully rewarding time to visit.
