When is peak timing for Palearctic migrants on safari?
The Decision in One Line
Late November through February offers peak Palearctic migrant diversity across East Africa
What This Depends On
Key Assumptions
Different migrant species arrive over a 6-8 week window, not simultaneously.
High confidenceDecember-January represents peak migrant diversity before any species begin return movement.
High confidenceArrival timing varies by 2-3 weeks between northern Kenya and southern Tanzania.
High confidenceThis might change if...
Trade-offs to Understand
What you gain
What you accept
Evidence to Know
Different migrant species arrive over a 6-8 week window, not simultaneously.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningDecember-January represents peak migrant diversity before any species begin return movement.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningArrival timing varies by 2-3 weeks between northern Kenya and southern Tanzania.
Common but variable
Safari planningDecember-January: Maximum migrant species present simultaneously
Trade-off considerationDecember-January coincides with peak holiday pricing
Trade-off considerationRelated Decisions
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