June

June is perfect for a walking safari in Zambia, where the tradition began. With cooler temperatures, virtually no rain and abundant wildlife, it’s the perfect time to explore. Our expert guides will immerse you in the sights, scents and sounds of North or South Luangwa for an unforgettable bush adventure.

For a wildlife adventure like no other, Madagascar in June is phenomenal. The weather is dry but cool, perfect for exploring its tsingy stone forests, spotting lemur species and marvelling at majestic baobabs before kicking back on a tropical beach as humpback whales begin to gather off the coast.

In recent years Zimbabwe has become one of Africa’s most exciting safari destinations, and by June the vegetation has thinned sufficiently to make sightings excellent. Follow elephant megaherds in Hwange and Gonarezhou, track wild dogs in Mana Pools, spot rhino in Matobo, then relax by the awesome Victoria Falls.  

While the monsoon begins in June across much of India, the Himalayan region of Ladakh is in the rain shadow, and bone dry. Spend your days exploring its deep Buddhist traditions as you visit ancient Tibetan monasteries, cross rushing rivers and take in the surrounding mountain grandeur on a village-to-village hike. 

Often overlooked, Malawi is one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations, and one of its great conservation success stories. Spot the Big Five in Majete and Liwonde, unwind among the stunning tea estates of the Shire Highlands, then snorkel in Lake Malawi’s clear waters among brilliantly-coloured cichlid fish.