Region and interest
Best destinations for nature in Sub-Saharan Africa
4 of the 5 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa score highly for nature, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for nature in Sub-Saharan Africa
#1
South Africa
South Africa
nature score: 10/10
USD 83–170 / person / day
Best February to April
#2
Kenya
Kenya
nature score: 10/10
USD 100–220 / person / day
Best June to October
#3
Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar
Tanzania
nature score: 10/10
USD 265–455 / person / day
Best June to October
#4
Tanzania Safari
Tanzania
nature score: 10/10
USD 400–700 / person / day
Best June to October
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for nature in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 4 of the 5 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa score highly for nature, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest nature option in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Africa carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 83–170 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- For South Africa our season model points to February to April.