Africa in October

Where to go in October.

17 destinations are at their best in October, 7 are good, and 0 are better left for another month.

What happens in October

  • ChobeHottest month, and the best for elephant sightings at the river.
  • Victoria FallsLow water, Devil's Pool open on the Zambian side.
  • Marrakech and the AtlasMild autumn, ideal for the medina and mountain hikes.
  • Red Sea coastSea at its warmest, mild air.
  • MauritiusCalm seas and warm days.
  • SeychellesSecond calm window, good for diving.
  • MadagascarWarm and dry, with lemur babies in the forests.
  • Tofo, MozambiqueWhale sharks and mantas, warm water.

Best in October

Also good

Frequently asked questions

Where is best to go in Africa in October?

Serengeti, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha, South Luangwa, Marrakech and the Atlas, Sahara (Merzouga), Cairo, Luxor and the Nile, Red Sea coast, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Northern Ethiopia, Tofo, Mozambique.

Where should I avoid in October?

None of the destinations we track are off-limits in October.

Based on long-term climate patterns and wildlife cycles. Weather varies year to year.