Where To Go On Octuber Safari In East Africa
where to go on octuber safari in east africa
where to go on octuber safari in east africa

October is a transitional but rewarding safari month in East Africa, especially for travelers looking to avoid peak crowds while still enjoying incredible wildlife sightings. The dry season begins to shift toward the short rains later in the month, making early to mid-October ideal.

Hereโ€™s where to go on safari in East Africa in October:

๐Ÿฆ Top Safari Destinations in October โ€“ East Africa

Tanzania

Northern Serengeti (Kogatende & Lamai)

  • ๐Ÿƒ The Great Migration is moving southโ€”it's still possible to catch late river crossings.

  • ๐Ÿฆ Predator activity remains high (lions, leopards, and cheetahs).

Central Serengeti (Seronera)

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Herds begin moving hereโ€”great for resident wildlife and early migration return.

  • ๐Ÿฆ“ Excellent for zebra sightings on the plains.

Ruaha National Park

  • ๐Ÿ˜ Remote and dry bushveld teeming with elephants and lions.

  • ๐ŸŒ… Low tourist densityโ€”an ideal off-the-beaten-path experience.

Kenya

Masai Mara National Reserve

  • ๐Ÿฆ“ Last glimpse of the wildebeest herds before they migrate south to Serengeti.

  • ๐Ÿฆ Big cats are still hunting migrating animalsโ€”thrilling encounters.

Samburu National Reserve

  • ๐Ÿฆ’ Unique northern species like Grevyโ€™s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich.

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Less rain than the south, ideal for late-season safaris.

Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • ๐Ÿฆ Best month for dry-trail gorilla trekking before the short rains begin.

  • ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ Quieter trekking experience than peak months like July-August.

Murchison Falls National Park

  • ๐Ÿฆ› Fantastic boat safaris on the Nile.

  • ๐Ÿ˜ Great elephant and giraffe sightings in drier savannah areas.

โœ… Summary Table

CountryBest Parks/Reserves                                                                                                                                 October Safari Highlights
TanzaniaNorthern & Central Serengeti, RuahaLate migration, predators, dry-season action
KenyaMasai Mara, SamburuFinal Mara action, unique northern species
UgandaBwindi, Murchison FallsGorilla trekking, river safaris