December

Peak Season

Short Rains Ease — Festive Season Safaris

December sees the short rains taper off and dry conditions return in time for the Christmas and New Year holiday peak. Gorilla trekking re-enters its second dry-season window. Book well ahead — festive-season demand rivals August.

Festive SeasonGorilla TrekkingFamily Safaris

What’s Happening in December

◆Gorilla trekking's second dry windowDecember through February is the other reliable dry season for Uganda and Rwanda trekking.◆Christmas & New Year safarisOne of the two busiest booking windows of the year — plan 9–12 months ahead.◆Warm, dry coastExcellent conditions for a festive-season bush-to-beach trip.

Weather

Short rains ease through the month; dry and warm by the holidays.