{"id":11282,"date":"2020-09-23T08:40:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T07:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/?p=11282"},"modified":"2020-09-24T09:48:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T08:48:10","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/2020\/09\/best-places-to-visit-in-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Best places to visit in August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning a holiday in August but aren\u2019t sure where to go? See our best places to visit in August below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About your August holiday: With the summer holidays in full swing in Europe and North America, it can be difficult to pick less travelled destinations. Naturally, you should be prepared that even shoulder and off-peak destinations are likely to be busier than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/travel-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Calendar<\/a> for more months and destinations to get the travel inspiration flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lionsinmasaimara.jpg\" alt=\"Lions in Masai Mara, one of the best places to go in August\" class=\"wp-image-11316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lionsinmasaimara.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lionsinmasaimara-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Masai Mara, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/africa\/kenya\">Kenya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Masai Mara is one of the most sought-after nature reserves in all of Africa. This is because of the excellent wildlife spotting opportunities visitors get all year round. It\u2019s home to all of the \u201cbig five\u201d and you can witness the annual Great Migration in the Masai Mara. The famous migration of the wildebeest takes place from July through to October. This easily makes it one of the best places to visit in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/viewofdubrovnik.jpg\" alt=\"Croatia is one of the best places to visit in August\" class=\"wp-image-11314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/viewofdubrovnik.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/viewofdubrovnik-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/europe\/croatia\">Croatia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretching along the Mediterranean coast and world-famous for its beautiful sand beaches, it\u2019s not a surprise that Croatia is one of the most popular destination amongst Europeans in August, the peak of the European summer. With mostly dry weather and temperatures in the high 20 degrees Celsius, you can fully enjoy your trip to Croatia in good weather. Whether you want to enjoy one of the many islands or explore historical sites on the mainland, Croatia is one of the best places to go in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazonforest.jpg\" alt=\"View over the amazon jungle, it's one of the best places to visit in August\" class=\"wp-image-11318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazonforest.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/amazonforest-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Amazon Jungle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/brazil\">Brazil<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/peru\">Peru<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose to go to the Peruvian Amazon Jungle on one of our group tours, or you choose a Tailor-made tour to the Brazilian Amazon Jungle, it\u2019s one of the best places to visit in August. This is because it\u2019s the dry season which brings stunning days and blue skies to the jungle. Whether you\u2019re going to spot exotic wildlife or you\u2019re an explorer who enjoys hiking amongst the wilderness of the jungle, the Amazon Jungle delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iguazufalls.jpg\" alt=\"The breathtaking Iguzau Falls are one of the best places to  travel in August\" class=\"wp-image-11319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iguazufalls.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iguazufalls-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Iguazu falls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/argentina\">Argentina<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/brazil\">Brazil<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at the border of Argentina and Brazil, the Iguazu Falls are a spectacular destination that shouldn\u2019t be missed if you\u2019re visiting either country. You can enjoy the falls all year round, however, August is in the dry season when there are less crowds around. And although the falls are less powerful, they\u2019re actually easier to view in the dry season and nonetheless spectacular, making it one of the best places to visit in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/colcacanyonperu.jpg\" alt=\"Traveller admiring the view of Colca Canyon in Peru, it's one of the best places to visit in August\" class=\"wp-image-11337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/colcacanyonperu.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/colcacanyonperu-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/peru\">Peru<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stunning colonial-style cities, rich in culture, the incredible Andes and breathtaking sites like Machu Picchu. Peru is a destination that simply makes it impossible not to fall in love. The winter in Peru runs from June through to September. Although temperatures are cooler, it aligns with the dry season which makes it by far the most popular time to visit the country. It\u2019s also the time of year when you\u2019re the most likely to catch Machu Picchu in front of clear blue skies, making Peru one of the best places to visit in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/rigacapitallatvia.jpg\" alt=\"The center of Riga, the capital of Latvia, one of the best places to travel in August\" class=\"wp-image-11338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/rigacapitallatvia.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/rigacapitallatvia-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/europe\/latvia\">Latvia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mystic countryside, baroque architecture and cobbled streets in the cities. Europe is the perfect destination in August for anyone who likes to explore in warmer weather. In the capital Riga in August you can expect temperatures between 20-25 degrees Celsius and mostly clear days. Latvia\u2019s neighbours Lithuania and Estonia are experiencing similar weather, why not make a Baltic Adventure out of your trip? The region is definitely amongst the best places to visit in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/boliviasaltflats.jpg\" alt=\"The endless Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia during dry season\" class=\"wp-image-11339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/boliviasaltflats.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/boliviasaltflats-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/south-america\/bolivia\">Bolivia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Peru, the South American winter brings calm and dry weather to Bolivia. It\u2019s ideal weather for exploring the highest capital on earth at 3,640m altitude and, of course, it\u2019s also one of the best times to visit Bolivia\u2019s most popular attraction, the Uyuni Salt Flats. As it\u2019s the dry season you can expect to see the white salt flats as far as the eye can see. Depending on whether you want to see the dry salt flats or would like to experience \u201cthe infinity mirror effect\u201d, you may prefer to travel during the wet season. Either way, the Salt Flats remain a view that is worth visiting no matter your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/angkorwatcambodia-1.jpg\" alt=\"One of the many temples of Angkor Wat, Cambodia is one of the best places to visit in August\" class=\"wp-image-11340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/angkorwatcambodia-1.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/angkorwatcambodia-1-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/asia\/cambodia\">Cambodia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the country\u2019s location, temperatures in Cambodia remain fairly stable all year round. However, August is in the middle of the wet season and therefore falls into Cambodia\u2019s low-season. If you\u2019re not going to Cambodia for a beach holiday but want to explore historic sites such as Angkor Wat then it may be one of the best places to go in August for you. Considering it\u2019s August (peak travel time for European and North American tourists), there are relatively few crowds. On top of that, you\u2019re likely to welcome the sudden flashes of rain that will cool you down while exploring one of the many ancient temples. With temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, there is no danger of getting cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elephantsinkruger.jpg\" alt=\"Elephants in Kruger National Park in South Africa, one of the best places to visit in August\" class=\"wp-image-11341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elephantsinkruger.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/elephantsinkruger-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>9. Kruger National Park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tucan.travel\/destinations\/africa\/south-africa\">South Africa<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kruger National Park is one of the few places on earth where you have the chance of spotting all of the \u201cbig five\u201d. A safari in Kruger National Park also has the benefit that it can be combined with a trip to Cape Town and its surrounding highlights, such as Robben Island and Table Mountain. August falls towards the end of the dry season and with the scarce vegetation and few places for wildlife to hide, it\u2019s the perfect time to be wildlife spotting in Kruger National Parks. This makes it one of the best places to visit in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Anna is on the marketing team at Tucan Travel. From a young age, Anna has travelled solo and on group tours through Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia. You can find her on LinkedIn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/annafranketravel\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a holiday in August but aren\u2019t sure where to go? See our best places to visit in August below. 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