October
The first storms can arrive, but wildlife viewing stays strong and the parks are a little quieter than August. A good month if July is already full.
Places that fit
Masai MaraKenya's best-known reserve, continuous with the Serengeti, and the stage for the Mara River crossings.
SerengetiTanzania's great plains park, continuous with the Masai Mara, and the path of the wildebeest migration.
South LuangwaA wildlife-rich valley park where walking safaris were pioneered, along the Luangwa River.
Lower ZambeziThe Zambian bank of the Zambezi opposite Mana Pools, with canoeing, boating, and game drives.
Sample safaris
Kenya reserves and coast
A Nairobi start, time in the Masai Mara, and the option to finish on the coast. Priced per person in USD.
From $4,460 per person
Northern Tanzania safari
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, with room to add Zanzibar on a separate quote.
From $4,980 per person
South Luangwa walking safari
A walking-safari quote for South Luangwa, with Lower Zambezi available as a change of camp.
From $4,520 per person