Can you go on safari in October?

October is still a fantastic time of year to go on safari with Uganda and Rwanda being excellent 'shoulder' seasons to visit the magnificent mountain gorillas. October also sees the beginnings of migratory birds arriving in East and Southern Africa, making it an excellent time to visit if you are a keen birder.



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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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For a safari experience, we recommend a safari budget that typically falls between $1,000-$2,000+ per person sharing, per night. This safari budget would include accommodations, meals, internal air and most activities.

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It indicates that a handful of popular safari destinations are among the most expensive destinations, with trip costs surpassing $20,000 per person. Botswana averages the highest trip cost this year among safari destinations with an average trip cost of $23,577.

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Toilet Stops on Safari This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.

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1. Kenya. Kenya is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for your first safari, with a vast array of landscapes and classic activities for you to enjoy.

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The temperature often warms up during the day, so it is best to dress in layers.
  • Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours.
  • T-shirts.
  • Shorts or a light skirt.
  • Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.
  • Jackets, windbreaker, fleece, sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives.


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The best time to visit the Serengeti National Park is in the Dry season (from late June to October). This period offers the best wildlife viewing in general – with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. Wildlife viewing is good throughout the year, but certain areas are better at specific times.

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