SWEET SPOT IN AUGUST

August offers limited but distinct “sweet spot” travel opportunities. This typically applies to regions experiencing their dry season with manageable crowds or offering pleasant temperatures when other popular destinations are uncomfortably hot or wet.

Key Regions for Shoulder Season Travel:

Africa: Prime dry season for safaris in Southern Africa (e.g., South Africa, Botswana) means excellent wildlife viewing, though demand for lodges is high. Madagascar & Mozambique are also in their dry season, ideal for beaches and wildlife, and generally less crowded than later months.

Middle East / Central Asia: While generally hot, Oman’s Dhofar coast offers a unique cool, misty escape due to the Khareef monsoon. High-altitude Central Asia (e.g., Kyrgyzstan) is perfect for trekking.

South America: Many southern regions, including Rio de Janeiro, Uruguay, and Central Argentina, are in their comfortable winter dry season, ideal for city exploration and specific attractions like Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats.