The August trip is not just about soaking up the heat of the northern hemisphere on the beach – as our experts have proved, who have faced somewhat wild card recommendations to travellers this month.
Seeing whales on australia's west coast to face jaguars in Brazil's wetlands, August is a chance to see nature in the best way. Alternatively, how about travel time in Sweden?
Mocorro travels in Okavango Delta, Botswana
Its final resting place in the waters of the Okavango River, takes months to reach the world's most famous inland delta. Here the fresh waters of the Angolan Highlands do not flow into any sea or sea, but instead evaporate into the African sun and sink into the sand of kalahari. But his demise brings great life to the Okavango Delta - vegetation rises and iconic African animals move here in their thousands.
Although the blue sky and pleasant temperatures dominate August, it is actually a month when water is highest in the delta. It is incredibly beneficial on two fronts: wildlife is very high, and accessible to areas of the inner delta mokoro (dubout cano). Traditional watercraft is not being romantically polent through the myriad reed channels of this surreal atmosphere, so you can also be poised to reach epic wildlife scenery in modern powerboats. Either way, a safari to remember. And the dry winter season means that mosquitoes almost do not exist. Happy days.
Matt Phillips - destination editor for sub-Saharan Africa.
Whale watching in Western Australia
Watching a whale breach in the ocean is an unforgettable experience. An estimated 30,000 humpback whales migrate along Australia's west coast each year, passing through the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef route. This August, Ningaloo visitors will have the opportunity to swim with them as part of a new government-backed trial that could be permanent to succeed.
One of the best mysteries of the country, Ningaloo is a paradise for all kinds of marine life, including dolphins, mental rays, turtles and dugs. And humpbacks aren't the only decent giants for Australia's largest frying reef: it's one of the best places in the world to swim with whale sharks.
Tsmin Wabi - destination editor for Australia and the Pacific.
Medieval madness in Wisby, Sweden
This August, take steps back and forth on time from a boat with a trip to the Hansiatic town of Wisby on the Swedish island of Gotland.
For seven days each year, this UNESCO-listed port becomes a periodical during the World's largest festival Medelidswekan (medeltidsveckan.se/en), celebrating the Middle Ages. Visitors flock to the winding streets inside the ancient city walls of Wisby to surprise at leaning, banqueting and unaltered revelry, medieval-style fiesta. With markets, crafts, re-enactment, music and storytelling, it's close to the journey of time because it's possible to go without tardis.
More than 500 events have been planned throughout the week, this year's festival runs from August 7-14 and organizers expect 40,000 visitors, so book quickly so you can secure a place to reduce your loot.
Jemma Graham - destination editor for Northern Europe.
Jaguar spotting in Brazil's Pantal
This August, the World Olympics will set its sights on Brazil when it is in Rio de Janeiro. Although Cidade Maravilhosa (wonderful city) will descend into lightlight, travellers heading to Brazil for the Games must move westward to Pantalal, the country's top destination, to see the wild life.
Located in the heart of South America, Pantal is the world's largest flood and its vast, open wet land is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna. When water falls during the dry season, it is possible to examine deeply into the forest and August is the main time to see animals in their natural habitats - especially hidden jaguars, which are easy to take place against the emerging flaming green grasses on the dirty shores of mers at this time of year.
Masovaida Morgan - Destination Editor for South America.
Spot Bison at August Rut, Yellowstone Park, USA
Witnessing the rut (mating season) in U.S. national parks is not just a memorable visual experience – it's also auditory.
At Yellowstone National Park in August, herds of bullocks gather to compete for women. They use aggressive voice and behavior to emphasize their dominance and 'girlfriend postures' to secure a partner. In the Hayden Valley, the Gutul of the Rat Echo is called the Gutural Roar and audible about three miles away. If you park near a flock and turn off your engine, you'll hear about angry roars and ground-shaking bello from unknown voices, snorts and grunts
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