September

September brings about the end of some wildlife seasons and migrations but the start of some other wonderful wildlife. It still remains that ideal time for splendid safari game viewing across various Eastern and Southern Africa regions.

Make the most of the last remaining perfect weather in Uganda and Rwanda and go gorilla trekking. It may be the end of the humpback whale season in Mozambique and Madagascar; however September brings around new and exciting wildlife. Madagascar boasts many bird species, and the breeding of its world famous lemurs, whilst Mozambique’s waters bring whale sharks and Manta rays in.

Safari game viewing opportunities across Zambia, Tanzania and Malawi remain at an all-time high. With the weather still in its prime, it provides those ideal conditions to witness some prolific wildlife.

A safari trip cannot be complete without the sightings of African elephants. The excellent conditions in Botswana’s Okavango Delta may be drawing to a close, but it brings the most spectacular array of wild elephants, more than Chobe National Park can ever offer.

The weather off Kenya’s coastline remains perfect for a beach holiday this time of year, as well as the idyllic island destinations of Mauritius and Zanzibar.

Make the most of the most of the wildebeest migration that is still running in the Masai Mara, Kenya, and the even better weather off South Africa’s cape for whale watching.

South Luangwa, Zambia

Kafunta River Lodge is perfectly located overlooking a permanent lagoon bordering the South Luangwa National Park. A relaxed camp with wonderful game viewing and excellent guiding, it's one of our top picks for an affordable safari in the South Luangwa.

Kafunta River Lodge

South Luangwa, Zambia

Chamilandu Bush Camp is one of the South Luangwa's most luxurious walking safari camps in a remote area of the park. An authentic experience awaits with expert walking guides and a fabulous setting on a prime stretch of the Luangwa River.

Chamilandu Bush Camp

South Luangwa, Zambia

Chindeni Bush Camp is a stylish and luxurious bush camp in a fabulous position overlooking a permanent lagoon and is the perfect base for a walking safari exploring a remote area of the South Luangwa National Park - this is the ultimate in bush luxury.

Chindeni Bush Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara is a luxury tented camp in the private Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the Masai Mara. An exciting big five safari awaits in unspoilt surroundings with excellent guides, outstanding wildlife viewing and Maasai cultural experience.

Ol Seki

South Luangwa, Zambia

Flatdogs Camp is a wonderful safari camp in the Mfuwe area of Zambia’s South Luangwa. Flatdogs is very family-friendly and even has a treehouse for sleeping in, while the combination of exceptional guiding and value for money makes Flatdogs a steal.

Flatdogs Camp

South Luangwa, Zambia

Island Bush Camp is a simple walking camp in a remote area of Zambia's South Luangwa valley. The excellent position overlooking the Luangwa River is a magnet for game, particularly during the dry season. This is the perfect spot for a wild walking safari.

Island Bush Camp

South Luangwa, Zambia

Lion Camp is one of the most remote of the seasonal camps in the northern part of Zambia's renowned South Luangwa National Park. An independent camp set on an oxbow lagoon, enjoy fantastic game viewing from camp away from the more congested Mfuwe area.

Lion Camp

Near Victoria Falls, Zambia

Waterberry Lodge offers an intimate and exclusive stay in a peaceful setting on the banks of the Zambezi, upstream of Victoria Falls. A relaxing base from which to explore the Falls, with plenty of activities on offer to make the most of your stay.

Waterberry Lodge

Pemba Island, Tanzania

Fundu Lagoon is the ultimate beach hideaway on Pemba Island, offering an off-the-beaten-track barefoot luxury stay. With outstanding diving, snorkelling and fishing on the doorstep, this is the perfect choice for an active yet relaxed beach stay.

Fundu Lagoon

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Vakona Forest Lodge is a fantastic wildlife lodge close to Madagascar’s famed Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Nestled in lush tropical rainforest, Vakona Forest Lodge is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, especially those wanting to see Indri lemurs.

Vakona Forest Lodge

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Karoo, South Africa

Spend one of your nights at Samara in their four-poster star bed in a remote and secluded location and watch as the night sky comes to life before your eyes. In our opinion there is no better way to experience the bush at night.

Samara Star Bed Sleepout

Madikwe and the northwest, South Africa

At Madikwe Safari Lodge there are a host of activities for kids to experience the magic of the bush. The Eco House is an educational centre for kids to paint, draw, model, learn about the bush, plenty to keep them entertained for hours!

Families in Madikwe

KwaZulu Natal and the northern coast,South Africa

Spend the day hiking the Drakensberg, the eastern part of the Great Escarpment. Choose from a variety of trails ranging from gentle walks to steep climbs, as well as opportunities to stop for a picnic or even a swim in the natural pools or waterfalls.

Hiking in the Drakensberg

KwaZulu Natal and the northern coast, South Africa

Slip on a pair of walking shoes and spend the morning with an expert ranger and tracker to find the rare and endangered black rhino on foot. Follow rhino tracks, recognise rhino middens and scratching posts, and read the signs of the bush in your search.

Black Rhino Tracking on Foot

KwaZulu Natal and the northern coast, South Africa

Witness the incredible natural ritual of the enormous leatherback and loggerhead turtles as they emerge from the Indian Ocean at Sodwana Bay to lay their eggs in the sand before they head back to the ocean.

Turtle Nesting Adventure

Madikwe, South Africa

Madikwe is a 'Big Five' safari destination, teeming with wildlife. Whilst on a drive, you should keep an eye out for lion, elephant, black & white rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, spotted & brown hyena, and a whole array of plains game.

Game Drives in Madikwe

Madikwe, South Africa

Bush Walking is the closest you get to the essence of the African wilderness. No car engine, no interruptions, just you and nature. With professional guides reading spore on the ground and teaching you the way of the wild this experience is captivating.

Guided Bush Walks in Madikwe

Waterberg, South Africa

Some of the greatest game viewing you can do is from horseback, being able to canter through the Reserve alongside game is an experience like no other. The horses live out in the bush, allowing game to see them just like any other animal.

Horse Riding in Waterberg

Okavango Delta and Moremi, Botswana

Spend a night out on a raised deck at Kanana Camp under the spectacular canopy of stars where the sounds of the bush send you off to sleep. An excellent opportunity to become fully immersed in the wild bush and feel completely cut off from everyone else.

Sleep out at Kanana

Serengeti, Tanzania

Take a game drive to see the Great Wildebeest Migration in full flow as they move in massive herds to cross the Mara River. For the rest of the year the northern Serengeti boasts excellent resident game such as elephants, lions and black rhino.

Game viewing in Northern Serengeti

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