Region and month
Where to go in Sub-Saharan Africa in January
The destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in January, based on our season model.
Fit and cost figures are My Travel Choices estimates from our own destination model, not live prices or booking data.
How to read this January ranking
A strong fit means our records show high January suitability for that destination, weighed together with trip fit and on-the-ground costs. It is not a dry-weather guarantee and not a forecast: conditions vary between a country's cities, coasts and islands. Daily figures are estimates for being there and exclude international flights.
Best fits in Sub-Saharan Africa for January
#1
Kenya
Kenya
January fit: 9/10
USD 100–220 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#2
Nigeria — Osogbo
Nigeria
January fit: 9/10
USD 165–210 / person / day
Best November to January
Best for: culture
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
Zanzibar
Tanzania
January fit: 9/10
USD 150–250 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: beach, relaxation, romance
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#4
Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar
Tanzania
January fit: 9/10
USD 265–455 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, beach
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#5
Tanzania Safari
Tanzania
January fit: 9/10
USD 400–700 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems
Planning effort: more planning needed.
Where January is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: Eswatini — Ezulwini and Lobamba, Lesotho — Tsehlanyane.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Sub-Saharan Africa in January?
- The destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in January, based on our season model.
- Which places in Sub-Saharan Africa are worth avoiding in January?
- Weaker in this month: Eswatini — Ezulwini and Lobamba, Lesotho — Tsehlanyane.
- What is the cheapest option in Sub-Saharan Africa in January?
- Kenya carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 100–220 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.