Where to go in August

Not sure where to travel for your August vacation? Try one of these choices:

Kenya

The annual migration of wildebeest from the Serengeti reaches its peak this month, along with a literally mouthwatering parade of big predators of the plains. There is still one of the world’s most incredible spectacle, and should be high on the dream trips checklist of all the animal enthusiast (magicalkenya.com).
Iceland

This beautiful country hides its light under a bushel for half the year, but throughout the summer, Iceland flowers. The temperature hits the ceiling (for Scandinavia, in all cases), and the roads to the interior open – take a road trip through the hot springs and pastel mountains at Landmannalaugar, or see thousands of puffin chicks flee the glorious Vestmannaeyjar Islands (visiticeland. Com).
South Africa

Northern Cape Namaqualand is flowering, as thousands of bright flowers transform the desert into a fluorescent rainbow trout (arkie.co.za).

Kamchatka

This Russian peninsula of still steaming volcanic rock and deep forests are one of the last true wildernesses. Brown bears gather on the banks of the rivers here to feast on salmon in (travelkamchatka.com).

Where to avoid: The Med

Yes, weather can be baking, warm ocean and the nightlife is in full swing. But the French, Spanish and Italian coasts can be rammed with holiday makers this month so it’s definitely worth waiting a month or two before heading for the sun – if you can help it.