Where to travel in August

August is a fantastic month for exploring diverse landscapes and cultures around the world. In Bolivia, the dry season makes it ideal for visiting the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats or hiking through the Andes. Mongolia comes alive with the Naadam Festival, a celebration of traditional sports, music, and nomadic culture. Madagascar’s unique wildlife and stunning beaches are at their best in the dry season, perfect for spotting lemurs and exploring coral reefs.

Bolivia

Bolivia enjoys its dry season in August, which means clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and minimal rainfall—perfect for exploring the country’s stunning landscapes.

 

It’s an ideal time to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats, where the expansive white desert looks especially breathtaking under the bright sun. The high-altitude destinations, such as La Paz and the Andean highlands, are more accessible and enjoyable in cooler, drier conditions.

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Mongolia

For those seeking something wild and secluded, Mongolia is an extraordinary getaway. Here, spend your days living like a nomadstaying in a private ger in the wilderness and enjoying the vast sense of space on the steppe and sunny days.

 

We can even organise for you to spend time with the eagle hunters in western Mongolia, an extraordinary experience.

Madagascar

For a wildlife adventure, Madagascar in August is phenomenal, when the humpback whales gather off the coast and the weather is dry but cool, perfect for walking in the Tsingy de Bemeraha National Park and spotting the island’s endemic wildlife in the dense jungle.

 

August also offers a chance to experience local festivals and cultural events, adding a vibrant touch to your adventure.

Iceland

With long days, pleasant weather, and endless adventures, August is the perfect time to explore Iceland. You can explore on foot or by a vehicle, with a private guide who can tell you more about the country’s distinctive geology and culture.

 

It is also prime time for whale watching in, with the waters around Húsavík being some of the best places to spot these magnificent creatures.

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Borneo

Home of the orangutan, Borneo is an exotic paradise of pristine rainforests, unique wildlife, and secluded luxury resorts, offering unparalleled adventures and exclusive experiences.

 

The weather is warm and sunny in August, providing excellent conditions for trekking, wildlife spotting, and beach activities. Elsewhere, you might catch the Borneo Arts Festival, a week-long celebration of the arts  that takes place either in August or September.

Brazil

August presents ideal conditions to make the most of Brazil’s diverse attractions. You can explore the country with comfortably warm temperatures and mostly clear skies, with potentially fewer crowds too.

 

We also recommend visiting Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, which becomes more accessible in the dry season, and makes it perfect timing to spot jaguars, capybaras, caimans, and an incredible variety of birds.

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