Africa Trip August/September 2026

My buddy and I, both 23-year-olds, one year post-grad, are planning a trip for the end of the summer/beginning of fall 2026. We're both well-traveled and looking to do something out of the norm, something off the beaten path, but also well-recommended. Outdoors, adventurous, some hiking, but also some coastal days. We don't mind renting a car and driving ourselves, especially if it involves camping. I've been looking into Namibia and Kenya, but we're open to ideas. I know that August/September is the rainy season in North/West Africa, so I've only been looking South(ish). We've got about 10-12 days, and our budget is 3-4k each. Don't hold back in the comments, I want to hear it all.

P.S. options are not limited to Africa. We've done a lot of Europe and Southeast Asia, so preferably something different. Let me know!