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Where to go in Sub-Saharan Africa in October

5 of the 8 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in October, 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 October ranking

A strong fit means our records show high October 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 October

  1. #1

    South Africa

    South Africa

    October fit: 9/10

    USD 83–170 / person / day

    Best February to April

    Best for: adventure, food, hidden gems

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  2. #2

    Kenya

    Kenya

    October fit: 9/10

    USD 100–220 / person / day

    Best June to October

    Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  3. #3

    Zanzibar

    Tanzania

    October 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.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  4. #4

    Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar

    Tanzania

    October fit: 9/10

    USD 265–455 / person / day

    Best June to October

    Best for: adventure, nature, beach

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  5. #5

    Tanzania Safari

    Tanzania

    October fit: 9/10

    USD 400–700 / person / day

    Best June to October

    Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

Where October is a weaker choice

No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.

Common questions

Where should I travel in Sub-Saharan Africa in October?
5 of the 8 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in October, based on our season model.
Which places in Sub-Saharan Africa are worth avoiding in October?
No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.
What is the cheapest option in Sub-Saharan Africa in October?
South Africa carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 83–170 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.

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