Luxury Green Season safaris made for you
Predator action
See young wildlife and big cats on the hunt
Bird watching
Look out for varied migratory birds
Lush scenery
Explore brilliant green landscapes
Discover new life and dramatic nature on green season safaris
There’s something truly special about a luxury green season safari. Lush scenery, incredible birdlife, an abundance of newborn animals and predators seizing the moment. Visit Africa, Latin America and Asia for an incredible wilderness experience without the crowds.
Your Botswana green season safari will take place between November and March. Marvel at large herds of elephants and lazing hippos in the Linyanti and Okavango Delta, framed by contrasting dark stormy skies and bright green landscapes. Thousands of migratory birds flock to Botswana during the rains, so your birdwatching experiences will be particularly rewarding.
From November to May, East Africa’s green season transforms the parched savannah into a verdant landscape. During this time you can track the Great Migration from a luxury mobile camp in the southern Serengeti, specifically from January to March, when the wildebeest calve and opportunistic big cats prowl the plains.
Traverse the dense treetops of Costa Rica’s Cloud Forests on canopy walkways from May to November, the annual green season. You’ll be able to spot masses of birds flashing across emerald leaves in an explosion of colour. This is also the season to watch delicate sea turtles make their way across the sands in Tortuguero National Park.
Borneo’s green season beckons from November to March when rising water levels make for thrilling river safaris. Waterfalls are at their most dramatic and the jungle is active. This is a great time to try and spot pygmy elephants and orangutans.
Speak with our team of specialists to plan your own green season safari adventure. Your trip will be bespoke, based on your interests and guided by our first-hand safari expertise.
Highlights
Head out on a green season boat tour through the Pantanal, birdwatching, navigating flooded forests and spotting wildlife like caimans and monkeys
See high densities of wildebeest and zebras in Zambia’s Liuwa Plain National Park as they congregate during the rains, bringing with them predators
Take on a green season safari in Kenya, combining wildlife with incredible photography opportunities of green landscapes, herds of elephants and snow-capped Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
Venture deep into the flooded Amazon jungle on a small boat for excellent birdwatching and dolphin spotting
Watch magnificent Antarctic humpback whales in the warm waters off Marino Ballena National Park in the Osa Conservation Area, when they arrive in June to breed
Keep your camera poised to capture spectacular scenes in the NamibRand Nature Reserve as the desert landscapes turns green and bloom
There’s a quiet calm in the green season, where you get front-row seats to nature’s greatest renewal – think lush landscapes, a 'baby boom' of wildlife and the kind of dramatic sunsets photographers dream of. It’s the ultimate secret for anyone wanting to swap the crowds for a more intimate experience.
Emily Wallington
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury green season safari lodges
There are many incredible places to stay for your green season safari. Here are some of our favourite camps and lodges, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
Safari expertise
Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive hotels, camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.
Unforgettable guides
We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife, wineries and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.
Positive impact
By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.
Green season safari trip inspiration
Get inspired with our example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
Where to go
Borneo
A compound of pristine rainforests, beaches and mountain ranges, Borneo is an off-the-beaten-track adventure.
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Botswana
Botswana’s incredible natural beauty coupled with a national focus on conservation makes for an exceptional luxury safari experience.
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Brazil
Whether you’re looking to relax on beautiful beaches, explore pretty towns, adventure into the rainforest, party in world-famous festivities or search for wildlife, Brazil has it all.
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Costa Rica
From jungle waterfalls and incredible wildlife to white sand beaches and volcanoes, Costa Rica is a Central American destination that really packs a punch.
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Kenya
Kenya’s landscapes are vast and varied. The country’s expansive national parks, as well as fascinating Maasai culture and exclusive conservancies, make for fantastic safari experiences.
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South Africa
This is a country of untouched veld and remarkable game reserves, of dramatic mountains and surf-beaten coastlines. It’s the setting for the journey of a lifetime.
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Tanzania
Few experiences thrill the soul like the sighting of lions silently prowling the savannah, the gentle rustle of elephants grazing in the morning sunlight, or the thunderous applause of thousands of wildebeest hooves traversing the Serengeti.
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Zambia
Landlocked Zambia is a country of exceptional safaris, thrilling activities and wild beauty. The Southern African nation offers a combination of well-preserved and pristine wildernesses.
Discover moreWhen to visit Africa for green season safaris
The peak of the green season across Africa typically unfolds between November and April. The landscapes transform into a haven for migratory birds and newborn wildlife. If you’re heading to Southern Africa, the window from January to March offers the most vibrant conditions, while East Africa is at its most spectacular during the rains of November and December or in April and May.
Green season
November–April
Southern Africa
January–March
East Africa
November–December
Plan your green season safari
Whatever you want from your green season safari adventure, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
