A herd of elephants with a small baby calf walking on a dirt path during the safari green season in Africa.

Luxury Green Season safaris made for you

Discover the magic of a luxury green season safari on an adventure designed specially 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. Across Africa, Latin America and Asia you can experience incredible wilderness experiences that feel exclusive and refreshingly peaceful.

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 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

Emily Wallington

Travel Designer

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:

Mombo Concession - Okavango

Wilderness Mombo Camp

One of the most famous camps in all of Africa, Wilderness Mombo rightly deserves its reputation due to its remarkable game viewing experiences coupled with the service and luxury of the camp.

Serengeti National Park

Wilderness Usawa Camp

Deep in the Serengeti National Park is where you'll find Wilderness Usawa Camp, a mobile camp that follows the wildebeest migration.

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Kunene River

Wilderness Serra Cafema

Wilderness Serra Cafema is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia on the banks of the Kunene River in the Hartmann Valley. Undoubtedly amongst the most remote camps in Southern Africa, Serra Cafema is only reachable by light aircraft which adds to the exclusivity of this beautiful property.

Danum Valley

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

In the heart of the Danum Valley, one of the world's oldest rainforests, lies Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

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The Pantanal

Caiman Lodge

Rising from the Pantanal – Brazil’s enormous wetland, Casa Caiman beckons guests to discover a land of immense biodiversity. This former farmhouse has been renovated into 18 suites. A short distance away from Casa Caiman lies Baiazinha, a separate lodge with six bedrooms, operating as a private villa.

Positive Impact

Tortuguero

Tortuga Lodge

A laid back, tranquil riverside retreat, this lodge just a mile north of Tortuguero town has the edge on most properties in the area: it’s the only one with its own private nature reserve.

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

9 Day trip

A Green Season Safari through Botswana

A luxury family adventure celebrating new life and growth

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8 Day trip

Green Season Migration Safari

Take a slower safari through the southern Serengeti during its thriving ‘Green Season’ for lusher landscapes & Wildebeest calving

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9 Day trip

Nature in Brazil’s Wetlands and Rainforest

The perfect chance to see some of Brazil's most stunning nature and wildlife in the Pantanal and Amazon

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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.

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When 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

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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.

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