Where to go on safari in May

Where to go on safari in May? These destinations score highest this month on weather, wildlife seasons and crowds.

Africa

1. Chobe Botswana · 29° · mostly dry
2. Kruger South Africa · 29° · mostly dry
3. Madikwe South Africa · 24° · mostly dry

   Winter is dry and sunny with nights near freezing; the best period for viewing around water.

4. Okavango Delta Botswana · 29° · mostly dry
5. Pilanesberg South Africa · 24° · mostly dry

   The dry winter gives clearer viewing, with cold mornings.

6. Sabi Sand South Africa · 29° · mostly dry

   The dry winter offers the best viewing; early mornings and nights are cold on open vehicles, so pack warm layers.

7. Serengeti Tanzania · 27° · some rain

   Herds move north and west; Grumeti River crossings in the Western Corridor often occur around May-June.

8. Central Kalahari Botswana · 27° · mostly dry
9. Etosha Namibia · 28° · mostly dry
10. Hwange Zimbabwe · 27° · mostly dry

The Gulf

1. AlUla Saudi Arabia · 34° · mostly dry
2. Ras Al Jinz Oman · 39° · mostly dry

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