October

Bhutan

Autumn starts by October and lasts till the end of November.  This is the perfect time to visit Bhutan, with warm, clear and sunny days.  It can be cool in the evenings, however, due to the altitude.

Botswana

June to October is the best time to visit Botswana - with drier and cooler weather than at other times of the year.  Gameviewing is at its best.

Egypt

October is one of the best times to visit Egypt.  It should be hot and sunny throughout the country.

Georgia

October sees the onset of the winter, especially noticeable at altitude.  It will still be warm in Tbilisi, although the mountain areas will be cold, with occasional snowfalls.

Iceland

The brief summer period is over and the cold weather has arrived.  Outside Reykjavík many of the hotels and guesthouses have closed for the winter.  In the capital itself, however, there are less crowds, prices are lower and the local excursions to places like Gullfoss, Geysir and the Blue Lagoon operate on a daily basis.  There is also the chance of witnessing the amazing Northern Lights at this time of the year.

India

North: October is one of the best times to visit northern India, with hot sunny days and no rain.  Himalayas - October is one of the best times to head for the hills and visibility is at its best following the summer monsoon.
South: October is hot (up to 40 degrees Celsius), but usually dry and clear. 

Iran

Autumn is the ideal time to visit Iran.  The really hot days of summer are over and winter has not yet begun.  Days should be warm, sunny and dry.    

Jordan and the Holy Land

October is an excellent time of the year to visit Jordan and the Holy Land.  Days should be warm, sunny and dry.

Lebanon

Lebanon has a Mediterranean climate, with variations because of the mountainous interior.  In October it is pleasant and warm on the coast, with occasional rain. In the mountains it is generally colder, but with sunny days. 

Namibia

Namibia is located in the tropics and is an all-year-round destination which is mostly rain-free.  In October it is generally hot during the day, but noticeably cooler at night.  This is the best month for viewing animals in large numbers at Etosha.  With scarce supplies of water, the game is drawn to the permanent waterholes and can be easily seen.

  

  

Nepal

September, October and November are excellent months to visit Nepal.  This is the start of the dry season and days should be sunny and warm with excellent visibility.

  

  

 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's temperature varies little throughout the year, with maximum day-time temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, with the minimum usually above 20 degrees.  It is generally slightly cooler in the hills.  There are occasional rains in October but it is mainly sunny and bright.

Syria

Spring and autumn in Syria offer warm, bright and sunny days and minimal rain.  October is therefore an excellent month for a visit.

Tanzania

Generally speaking the highlands (where the gameviewing takes place) enjoy a temperate climate, whilst the coast is hot and humid year round.  July to October are the best months for visiting Tanzania.  There is very little rain and superb gameviewing conditions.

Thailand

October is at the tail end of the rainy season.  Towards the end of the month conditions improve as the cooler, drier winter season approaches.

Tibet

We do not recommend travelling to Tibet at this time of the year.  Best months are May to September.

Uzbekistan

Although the extremely low temperatures of the winter have not yet arrived, it can still be cold in October, particularly in the second half of the month.  Best months to travel are May, June and September.

Vietnam

There is no ideal time to visit Vietnam as there are distinct regional variations between the Northern, Central and Southern regions.  October is one of the best times to go as it is one of the driest times of the year, although there can be occasional heavy rain around Hue and Hoi An, and there is the risk of typhoons in the north.