Darker cells are stronger weather or travel-fit months. The second row is crowd pressure.
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Darker cells mean a higher score for this topic on that metric.
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Quick answers
When is the best time to go?
Start with June, July, August & September. Choose April only with a written reason.
Is this a good honeymoon pick?
Romance score 78/100 sits next to crowd 62/100 — read both.
How crowded does it get?
On red months, empty midday or change region.
What should I budget per day?
Use bands in varies. Mid is the baseline. Not a live fare.
Do I need a visa?
Entry rules differ by country; check each passport pair.
How many days do I need?
Countries breathe at 7–12 days, honeymoon islands at 5–8. Continents: pick one region.
The table starts at tagine.
A short phrase (dry season) is the door to etiquette.
Food
- tagine — tagine is a coordinate on the Africa table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- injera — injera is a coordinate on the Africa table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- braai — braai is a coordinate on the Africa table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- peri-peri — peri-peri is a coordinate on the Africa table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
- Zanzibar spice — Zanzibar spice is a coordinate on the Africa table. Prefer markets to tourist menus.
Etiquette
- Greeting — dry season — wildlife concentrates
- Sacred sites — Cover shoulders and knees; read no-photo signs before the caption.
- Tipping — Tipping customs differ; read whether service is already on the bill.
- Queues — Skipping a queue is not a time save; it is a scene you cannot unshoot.
Festival notes
- Cape Town peak summer — Cape Town peak summer lands in January — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Easter safari — Easter safari lands in April — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Great Migration window — Great Migration window lands in July — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
- Atlas pleasant cool — Atlas pleasant cool lands in November — transport and beds move together. Lock dates first.
Phrases
- dry season — dry season: wildlife concentrates. Timing beats accent.
- malaria belt — malaria belt: prophylaxis zone. Timing beats accent.
- yellow fever — yellow fever: certificate some borders. Timing beats accent.
- overland — overland: long distances. Timing beats accent.
Culture is a speed, not a checklist. Slow is more accurate.
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