Where to Travel in August
With the Masai Mara migration season in full swing, it’s arguably one of the best places to travel to in August, but with summer festivals in Croatia and longer daylight hours in Estonia, you have plenty of choice on where to go this month.
NAMIBIA
It’s prime time for game viewing
August is the peak season for spotting elephants, giraffes and lions in Namibia, as little rainfall means they congregate around waterholes which makes them much easier to spot. Even though it’s warmer, you’ll need to pack layers for cooler nights, as you’ll be sleeping under canvas on our Discover Namibia – Camping trip. If the thrill of biking across Namibia appeals, August is a great month to Cycle Namibia and take in its otherworldly landscapes as temperatures usually as it sits comfortably around the mid-twenties. View all Namibia trips here
CROATIA
Enjoy the summer festivals
While it may be tempting to visit European hotspots once the crowds have dissipated, the joy of exploring places like Croatia in August means you can witness the Summer Festival in Dubrovnik and enjoy the dry and hot weather. It’s also a perfect time to get out on the water, by taking a boat to Mljet National Park for a picnic or visiting Korčula island to explore a maze of lanes in the medieval walled town. Visit Croatia in August on our Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast trip or Cycle Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. View all Croatia trips here
ESTONIA
Soak up the longer evenings
After July, August is the second warmest month of the year, with pleasant daily temperatures hovering in the early twenties. The daylight hours are also longer this time of year too, with locals affectionately calling their evenings, “white nights” as the North Pole tips towards the sun. On our Discover the Baltics trip, you’ll get to discover the architectural wonders of Talin and the forest trails across Lahemaa National Park. Or journey through Otepaa, “Estonia’s Switzerland” on our Cycle the Baltics adventure. View all Estonia trips here
KENYA
Watch the Great Migration at its peak
Commonly known as the greatest show on Earth, the Great Migration arrives in Kenya’s Masai Mara each August. This unforgettable natural spectacle sees an estimated 1.2 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra undertake a 1,000km journey from Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Masai Mara and back again. Thundering river crossings, dramatic predator encounters, and vast moving herds make it one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife events. So why not head to Kenya and witness this awe-inspiring phenomenon for yourself? View all Kenya trips here
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