Africa in September

Where to go in September.

16 destinations are at their best in September, 8 are good, and 0 are better left for another month.

What happens in September

  • SerengetiHerds in the north, dry season game viewing everywhere.
  • Masai MaraCrossings continue; big cat sightings are excellent.
  • Mount KilimanjaroGood summit conditions, fewer climbers than July.
  • Okavango DeltaWater still high, animals concentrate at channels.
  • ChobeHuge elephant herds along the Chobe River.
  • EtoshaPeak waterhole viewing before the rains.
  • Cape Town and the WinelandsWildflowers on the West Coast and whales at Hermanus.
  • South LuangwaLeopards and lions around the Luangwa River.
  • MadagascarDry and sunny; lemurs are active in the eastern rainforests.
  • Northern EthiopiaMeskel festival at the end of the month; green highlands.

Best in September

Also good

Frequently asked questions

Where is best to go in Africa in September?

Serengeti, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha, Sossusvlei, Kruger, South Luangwa, Red Sea coast, Mauritius, Madagascar, Tofo, Mozambique.

Where should I avoid in September?

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

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