Best Places to Travel in August

August is a celebrated month for travel as people enjoy the end of summer and prepare to settle in for the last months of the year. In 2022, if you find yourself searching for something new in the month of August, you’ll first need to land on a place to go. Below we’ve provided ideas for your August getaway, breaking it down by continent and providing the resources to book the best charter flights no matter where your travels take you.

Africa
The Great Migration is a circuitous route traveled by animals between Tanzania and Kenya, taking one year to complete. In August, high drama comes to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya when herds of wildlife jostle across multiple river crossings as their natural predators lurk nearby. Experience this natural wonder best by securing two campsites during your time at the reserve to increase the chances of a memorable wildlife encounter.

A spy camera capturing Zebra herd at Mara River Bank. Credit: Manoj Shah, gettyimages

Gorilla trekking in Uganda. Credit: Riccardo Maywald, iStock / Getty Images Plus

August is the dry season in Rwanda and Uganda, meaning there are good trekking conditions to head out and see gorillas. Through coordinated efforts, the population of gorillas in the wild has grown to over 1,000. Gorilla trekking permits are required whether you go to Rwanda or Uganda, and they vary in price. Also, be mindful that during the drier months, there’s less for the gorillas to eat at the lower levels of the Rainforest, and additional hiking may be required.

[If you’re looking for a wide-open space to spread out and always find the sky in your eye line, the deserts of Namibia in August are ready for you. The end of summer is the dry season with an average temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. In these pristine weather conditions, climbing the dunes at Sossusvlei or forging streams to spot desert-adapted wildlife like the Black Rhino in Damaraland before an afternoon swim is a memory sure to stick with you.]

Epupa Falls Viewpoint, Namibia. Credit: Mara Duchetti, iStock / Getty Images Plus

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Australia
Conditions at the Great Barrier Reef in August are ideal for water enthusiasts who want to get below the waves and embrace aquatic life. Clear and temperate waters offer a chance to experience the reefs' diverse marine life and natural splendor. A small but fun challenge to give yourself if you decide to visit is to seek out the Great Barrier Reef’s Great Eight, which includes whales who make the Great Barrier Reef their home in August to give birth.

Coral colony, Great Barrier Reef Australia. Credit: pniesen, iStock / Getty Images Plus

Whales at play at Hervey Bay, Australia. Credit:
Edward Haylan, iStock / Getty Images Plus

Hervey Bay in South Queensland is for any whale lover who wants to celebrate these magnificent creatures in August. Hervey Bay Whale Festival is a series of festivities culminating in the Seafood Festival on August 13th. The city is bustling with activity during the time that the whales take their rest before heading back to Antarctica.

If you’re heading to Australia, check out the top Australian-based charter operators from Air Charter Guide to ensure a seamless travel experience.

Salzburg, view over old town. Credit: Hans-Peter Merten, gettyimages

Europe
Fans of classical music, picturesque European cities, and delicious food should find their way to Salzburg, Austria, during August. Salzburg Festival runs from mid-July to the end of August, with multiple venues in the city’s Festival District offering a variety of opera, drama, and concert viewing opportunities. Enjoy culinary delights during intermissions in the festival halls ordered in advance and provided by the historic Hotel Gardener Hirsch. Feel sated as the sight and sound of centuries of art, expression, and music come together in the birthplace of Mozart.

View of the Oktoberfest in Munich at night. Credit: bukki88, iStock / Getty Images Plus

Once things have wrapped up at Salzburg Festival, take a quick trip up the road to Munich for Oktoberfest, which kicks off on September 17th. More than 200 years of tradition return after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Rides, competitions, food, and drink occupy the Theresienwiese, Munich’s largest fairground. Enjoy the Ferris Wheel for a birds-eye view, seek a thrill on the largest portable roller coaster, or prove your mettle in strength competitions. Reservations are recommended if you want to explore the festival fare and drink.

If you’re heading to Europe this summer, be sure and check out the top European-based charter operators from Air Charter Guide to travel with confidence.

Clear for Takeoff
There are countless travel opportunities and experiences in August to be enjoyed. Whether you decide to take a journey into the wild or pamper yourself in a city, Air Charter Guide has you covered getting there. We update our information, correcting and qualifying content directly with our listed operators and brokers.