Region and month
Where to go in Sub-Saharan Africa in September
7 of the 8 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in September, 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 September ranking
A strong fit means our records show high September 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 September
#1
South Africa
South Africa
September fit: 9/10
USD 83–170 / person / day
Best February to April
Best for: adventure, food, hidden gems
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#2
Eswatini — Ezulwini and Lobamba
Eswatini
September fit: 9/10
USD 115–140 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: culture, nature, relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
Kenya
Kenya
September fit: 9/10
USD 100–220 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#4
Zanzibar
Tanzania
September 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.
#5
Lesotho — Tsehlanyane
Lesotho
September fit: 9/10
USD 155–305 / person / day
Best April
Best for: nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#6
Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar
Tanzania
September fit: 9/10
USD 265–455 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, beach
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#7
Tanzania Safari
Tanzania
September fit: 9/10
USD 400–700 / person / day
Best June to October
Best for: adventure, nature, hidden gems
Planning effort: more planning needed.
Where September is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: Nigeria — Osogbo.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Sub-Saharan Africa in September?
- 7 of the 8 destinations we track in Sub-Saharan Africa are a strong fit in September, based on our season model.
- Which places in Sub-Saharan Africa are worth avoiding in September?
- Weaker in this month: Nigeria — Osogbo.
- What is the cheapest option in Sub-Saharan Africa in September?
- South Africa carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 83–170 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.