February

Possibilities are similar to January, plus February and March are good trekking months in Nepal, and turtle-watching in South Africa is another highlight. 

1. 

   Brazil

   • Rio Carnival is from the Friday before Shrove Tuesday to Ash Wednesday (The date moves each year but is between Feb 3 and March 9).
2. 

   Botswana

   • Zebra migration in Savuti and the Makgadikgadi Pans. 
   • The green season is excellent for birding.
   • Some lodges offer great rates. 
3. 

   Ecuador

   • Good month to climb Cotopaxi.
4. 

   Galapagos

   • One of the best month’s for diving (clear waters).
   • Flamingoes on Floreana begin to nest.
   • Galapagos Doves nesting season.
   • Black-tailed pintails start breeding.
5. 

   Malawi

   • One of the best times to visit Malawi (warm weather and calm lake).
6. 

   Morocco

   • Walks in the Saghro region.
7. 

   Nepal

   • Excellent month for trekking.
   • One of the best months for birding due to the cross-over between winter and summer migrants.
8. 

   Peru

   • No Inca trail treks.  This is the wet season, and trekking at this time can cause damage to the trails, and does not allow the trail to recover.
9. 

   South Africa

   • Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles off KwaZulu Natal coastline.
10. 

    Tanzania

    • The herds of the annual migration are in southern Serengeti (calving time, excellent for predators).
    • Good time to visit the Selous Game Reserve, and also Ruaha NP as –both are quiet and lush.