Hi cmtlatitudes,



Why don’t you go to Southern Africa in April or May? You said “tentative”, so I assume you have not put money down yet? If so, then just switch to Southern Africa and do east Africa later.



In the short term, with South Africa and Botswana vs. Tanzania you won’t run the same level risk of western airports or the US government adding restrictions. The animal viewing in southern Africa is rapidly IMPROVING in April and May vs. this being the rainiest and worst time of year in east Africa. And, the deals are aplenty right now in southern Africa. Places like Tswalu (ultra-luxury) are running stay4pay2 through April 30. Other ultra-luxury lodges have special rates in the hands of their best US agents. Many will happily waiver single supplements.



I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania last August right when the borders opened. I don’t think crowds or over-tourism is going to be an issue anywhere in the next three months. I am going to Botswana in six weeks and I can’t wait. Katie Gomer, our Africa Product Manager, is going on her honeymoon to Mombo and two Singita properties in the Kruger ecosystem. She leaves in two weeks.



On my 50+ trips to Africa, in the time period you are traveling, I have been on safari in Botswana in March ’08 and ‘18, April ‘17, and May ’07,’08,’09,’10. You can’t go wrong with this time of year in Botswana and South Africa. Soon I will add April ’21 to the list!



Craig Beal – owner – Travel Beyond