October

Ruaha, Selous and Tarangire in Tanzania are all still excellent places to visit in October. Summer migrants begin to arrive in South Luangwa, Zambia, and it's a good month to spot Cock of the Rock birds in Peru. The good trekking in Nepal begins again this month, and the Galapagos Islands are fabulous - as always.

Brazil
- Iguazu Falls is excellent this month.
- Southern Right Whales are seen near Praia da Rosa (boat trips).
Ecuador
- In the rainforest near Kapawi it is good for caiman, capybara, pink dolphins.
- Clay licks tends to be well-visited.
Galapagos
- Galapagos Fur Seals begin mating.
Lesotho
- It is dry and cool in Lesotho, making it a pleasant time for visits.
Morocco
- The climate in Morocco is beginning to cool down, making it a good time to visit.
Nepal
- Excellent month for trekking.
Peru
- Peak seasons for bird spotting at the clay licks.
- Also a good month for seeing Cock of the Rock birds.
South Africa
- Land-based whale watching off the Cape (mostly Southern Right Whales).
- This is a good birding month in South Africa.
Tanzania
- This is peak season for both Ruaha NP and Selous Game Reserve.
- Excellent wildlife viewing.
- One of the best months to visit Tarangire National Park due to its permanent water source attracting wildlife from a huge region of northern Tanzania.
Zambia
- One of the best months for South Luangwa.
- Walking safaris available.
- The Busanga Plains in Kafue NP are accessible.
- Good time for rafting at Victoria Falls.
- Summer migrant birds arrive in South Luangwa.