Green Season Mastery
How to travel Africa in the "off" season and have the parks almost to yourself — half the price, dramatic skies, newborn animals, and the trade-offs explained honestly.
Everyone goes in the dry season, so prices peak and the waterholes get crowded. This guide is about the road less travelled — the “green” or “emerald” season, when the rains bring newborn animals, spectacular skies, brilliant birding, and lodges at a fraction of the price.
It isn’t right for every trip, and I’ll tell you exactly when to avoid it. But used well, green-season travel is the single biggest piece of insider knowledge I can give you. This is how to master it.