Peak dry season through October and November paints the bush for photography while heightening predator-prey interactions in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana

Timing is everything in the wilds of Africa, so seasoned adventurers seeking unrivaled wildlife experiences may want to consider Amber Season with African Bush Camps. Unfolding annually through October and November, Amber Season showcases the raw beauty of heartlands as it comes alive during peak dry season in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia, with abundant predator-prey action, fiery sunsets, striking amber tones, and longer days to soak it all in.

Named by African Bush Camps for the vibrant spectrum of orange, yellow, and crimson that transforms the African bush, Amber Season sits on the calendar directly before the rains of Emerald Season and casts a glow all its own. Baked in the warmth of the sun, African wildlife comes alive, revealing dynamic interactions as heat and aridity drive animals to congregate around fewer water sources, resulting in more frequent and concentrated wildlife sightings.

With daytime temperatures rising from 88°F to 95°F, Amber Season offers travelers a welcome escape from the chill of the Northern Hemisphere. Clear skies, low humidity, and sparse vegetation create conditions amenable to frequent animal sightings. Meanwhile, sundrenched colors visible across the land while reflecting in the eyes of predators provide an exquisite backdrop for captivating photography.

Beks Ndlovu, CEO and founder of African Bush Camps comments: “We are always excited to offer guests a unique and exciting chapter in their safari journeys, in which they can witness the unfiltered beauty and intricate relationships of the African wilds in their most striking form. Amber Season frames the wildlife in a vivid light, displaying the drama and beauty at the heart of the bush.”

Amber Season Safari with African Bush Camps

With 18 luxury tented bush camps and lodges welcoming guests to wilderness destinations within Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia, African Bush Camps has safari experiences to satisfy every desire during Amber Season and the remainder of the year.