Region and interest
Best destinations for relaxation in Sub-Saharan Africa
4 of the 5 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for relaxation in Sub-Saharan Africa
#1
Zanzibar
Tanzania
relaxation score: 10/10
USD 150–250 / person / day
Best June to October
#2
Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar
Tanzania
relaxation score: 9/10
USD 265–455 / person / day
Best June to October
#3
South Africa
South Africa
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 83–170 / person / day
Best February to April
#4
Kenya
Kenya
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 100–220 / person / day
Best June to October
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Zanzibar costs about 58% more than South Africa (roughly 74 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
South Africa: lower costZanzibar: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for relaxation in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 4 of the 5 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest relaxation 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 Zanzibar our season model points to June to October.