where to go in september

[Annie456]

4 weeks to go mini-travelling in september / october. We were planning on new zealand but have been told that thats the worst time to go. Thailand seems to have a monsoon season at that time too. Anyone have any suggestions of places to go with good weather. Money not too much of an issue as we had budgetted new zealand, climate not too hot but would like similar to UK summer. Long haul definitely but no-where high risk like South America / Middle East. Thanks.

[Buenchico]

Japan?

Tourist information here:
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

Weather here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country_gui des/results.shtml?tt=TT002500
(Average daily maximum for Tokyo, in September = 26C)

If you want to check the weather conditions for other countries which might be suggested, go here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/country_gui des/

Chris

[JK2]

Have a look at this for ideas
http://www.holmestravel.co.uk/weather_in_septe mber.htm

[chitchat]

It will be springtime in New Zealand when you are planning to travel. Last year, spring was unseaonably wet, but I am told it was very unusual. Hoping this year is back to normal - warm days etc. It is beautiful here. There is lots to see and do and I am sure you wont be disappointed.

[Memore]

I went travelling few years back for 6 months and New Zealand still chilly when I got there beginning of December that would be too risky if you want heat - I been to Brazil and didnt feel at risk there also Argentina might be ok - Egypt is hot in October as have been there at that time.

Can you not go travelling November time as you can then go SE Asia India NZ and Oz and be sure o fthe weather - USA in parts still warm in September and October as well - I was in New York October few years back and one day was about 73 degrees

[Annie456]

Hmmm, thanks for all your suggestions. seems like September is generally a bad month for long haul holidays!! I think we're going to try for India and Thailand and just put up with the odd monsoon! Anyone experienced these places at this time?

[Safariexpert]

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Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, where you�re met and transferred to your city hotel, Hilton or similar on bed & breakfast basis.

Day 2: Nairobi / Masai Mara
After breakfast depart for Masai Mara, one of East Africa�s most famous reserves, The Mara consists of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa, if not the world. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Luxury Camp or similar. Afternoon game viewing, where lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelle and other plains game abound, not forgetting the hundreds of species of birds. Dinner and overnight in your lodge.

Day 3: Masai Mara
The whole day is dedicated to game spotting in this sprawling reserve. You can watch a lion, cheetah or leopard hunting or feasting on its kill. Option of a visit to a Masai village or a hot-air balloon ride that starts at 06.00 am and ends with a Champagne breakfast on the plains. What an exhilarating experience! All meals and overnight at the lodge.

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After breakfast we head for one of the Great Rift Valley fresh-water lakes, Naivasha, arriving at the Lake Naivasha lodge for lunch. Option of a boat ride or bird watching with the resident ornithologist. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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Breakfast and depart for Lake Nakuru national park, famous for its millions of seasonal pink flamingos and other aquatic birds. Game drive en route to Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch. Afternoon out for another game tracking session around the lake, where rhino, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, leopard, and waterbuck can easily and closely be spotted. Dinner and overnight at the lodge......



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