Family Safaris

Botswana - 8 camps, 1 rate for all, hundreds of possible safari combinations

The Upper Zambezi Basin is a unique and captivating region within Southern Africa and includes South Eastern Angola, North Western Zimbabwe, Western Zambia, Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and Northern Botswana. This special is a unique collection of camps and lodges providing a combination of experiences previously out of reach of most devoted safari enthusiasts.

The 5 Rivers Safari includes the best-known safari areas contained within the Kavango-Upper Zambezi Transfrontier Super-Park and offers unforgettable experiences in the game rich areas existing within this Park.

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Okonjima - Home of the Africat Foundation

The cost is per person per night, an overnight stay is necessary to take part in the large carnivore tracking activity.

We suggest visiting Okonjima, essentially a rehabilitation centre, if you'd like to see big cats close-up, support the rescue programme and track big predators in the 4500 hectare rehabilitation park. This is a very worthy programme to support. Highlights include seeing wild leopards close-up, hunting for themselves and a 90% chance of seeing spotted hyena in the wild. Tea with the lions and excellent opportunities for photography.

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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - 4 days/3 nights

Of all our trips this is one of our favorite walking safaris. The walk is led by professional guides, fly camping under the stars with camels carrying the camp. The safari is extremely suitable for families as children can ride on the camels when their feet get tired! It is also an ideal way to really learn about the bush from the ground up ... The knowledge of the guides is deep and meaningful ensuring all who do this trek come away with a far greater knowledge of Kenya, its people and its wildlife.

The walking safari starts on the Lewa Wildife Conservancy, offering prime wildlife viewing. The length of the safari can be altered and extended to include Il'Ngwesi and five nights to Lekurruki (Tassia).

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Victoria Falls Zambia side - 3 nights/4 days unbeatable value

Special price valid if booked by 31st October 2010. 

Exclusive to Zambezi Safari and Travel Co. save US$160.00 per person, an incredible 16% off! Valid for travel between 1st Sept 2010 until 10th January 2011.

Whether you're tempted to add a few nights at Victoria Falls onto your safari or just looking for some adrenalin charged winter sun, this three night special at one of our favourite Livingstone Lodges could be just the ticket.  

The package includes return airport transfers from Livingstone airport to the lodge, 3 nights fully inclusive luxury five star accommodation en suite, laundry, meals and drinks; a tour of the Falls on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls,a village walk and a sunset cruise. 

The price excludes Visa fees, tips and any activities not included in the above itinerary. 

This offer is available to existing clients only. Please quote your booking reference number when enquiring for this special. 

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Zimbabwe and Zambia - 3 nights/4 days with activities

These special packages are available as a combination of accommodation, airport transfers and a variety of activities.

With a wide choice of accommodation options available on both sides of the Zambezi river, we've put together some of our most popular combinations which also include a wide array of activities. With airport transfers and a variety of accommodation from backpacker to 5 star hotels, these packages offer excellent value for money.

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Summer Offer - Long stay 09 - 14 nights/15 days

Long stay offer pay for 7 nights = receive 7 additional nights free with compulsory half board on free nights. Further special discount for bookings made 45 days before travel within the period of 1 May  to 20 October.

Situated on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius, there is an extensive array of activites and amenities available. This is an ideal location for golfers with two 18 hole championship courses. The beach itself is 2km long white sandy beach with almost 15 hectares of tropical gardens alongside. The beach is protected by a coral reef making it ideal for swimming, watersports and snorkelling.

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Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park - 7 days/6 nights

Rediscover Zimbabwe and take advantage of this very special price available throughout 2010.

This fabulous 1 week safari includes a stay at the 4 star Victoria Falls Safari Lodge including a sunset cruise, hide sit/walk and a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Having experienced the thrill of standing on the edge of the Falls you'll move on to stay for 3 nights in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's biggest and best known wildlife park.

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Windhoek, Grootfontein, Kaudom NP, Caprivi Strip - 11 days/10 nights

Prices depend on the amount of guests on each trip. We also offer private departures at 20% extra cost per person.

Set departures from Windhoek via Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Otavi to Grootfontein. Travelling further north east to the Kaudom National Park through the heart of Bushmanland. On day 4 head for the Popa Falls and camping on the Okavango River thence into the Mahango National Park. Finally into the Bwabwata National Park and Mudumo National Park and then south back to Windhoek via the Waterberg Plateau.

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Southern deserts of Namibia - 15 days/14 nights

The prices quoted alter according to the number of guests booked on each trip. There are a maximum of 12 guests per trip with a limit of 6 per vehicle.

An adventure packed set departure tour of the lower half of Namibia taking in the Kalahari Desert, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert including the Namib Naukluft Park, Sesriem and Sossusvlei. These are mobile safaris in customised vehicles with professional Namibian guides.

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Laikipia Plateau and Masai Mara Reserve - 6 nights/7 days

The special rate valid in the low season 01-30 Jun & 01 Nov - 14 Dec  and represents a saving of US$340.00 per person on the high season rate. High season rate applies 01 Jan - 31 Mar & 1 July - 14 July.

An amazingly great value safari covering two of the main game viewing areas and their highlights in Kenya. The offer includes all flights and transfers, meals, accomodation and activities on the ground in Kenya. Highlights of the safari include high quality of guiding in off the beaten track bush camps. No bling just a good value safari in one of the highest rated safari camps on Trip Advisor.

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Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Kaokoland - 12 days/11 nights

The price differs according to the number of guests booked on each trip. We will do private departures at 20% extra cost per person. The price given here is for 7 to 10 guests per group per person.

This excellent mobile safari starts and finishes in Swakopmund (an easy connection from Walvis Bay or Windhoek) and concentrates on the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Kaokoland. Main points of interest are seeing the desert elephant and meeting the Ovahimba while exploring the Kunene River and Epupa Falls.

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Serengeti and Loliondo, 6 days / 5 nights

Price shown is per person full board, including return flights from Arusha and all arrangements on safari.

This short mobile safari is the ultimate migration trip.  Our mobile camp is lightweight and flexible, getting you into the very best spots to catch the migration, and a million miles away from everyone else.

With some of the best guides in East Africa, this is an affordable first class safari.

These safaris operate on set departures but can also be offered on a private basis.  With a maximum of four en suite tents this is a great option for families.

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Lake Malawi and Liwonde National Park - 7 days/6 nights

A superb safari covering two of the main highlights in Southern Malawi. With big game viewing in Liwonde National Park and a relaxing stay on a pretty island in the south of the lovely lake of stars, Lake Malawi. This safari is suitable for a honeymoon, a family trip or just a wonderful holiday set in this most hospitable of countries.

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Cape Town Waterfront & the Cape Winelands, South Africa - 9 nights/10 days

Prices are guidelines only and subject to change depending on date of travel.

This excellent short holiday break includes two of the finest small hotels in the Cape area. Staying right on the V&A Waterfront with a private waterside platform the hotel includes an award winning restaurant and a wellness spa. Moving on to the historic town of Franschoek is a boutique guest house giving access to French, Malay and traditional South African gourmet meals plus a spa. Activities include wine tasting, horse riding, golf, fly fishing and shopping.

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East and Southern Madagascar - 14 day/13 night

This is a guideline itinerary, price depends on time of the year and availability

Known as the "Red Island" the local Madagascans are an exceptionally welcoming nation and have much to offer the visitor to their large island. The sun shines year round and beautiful white beaches are complimented by the amazing fauna and flora. This 14 day/13 night itinerary covers the highlights through the east and southern parts of Madagascar by road and is packed with activities.

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Masai Mara Reserve and Kenya coast - 16 days/15 nights

Price is a guideline only as the cost changes according to time of year

This safari is designed for a real holiday combining the very best of game viewing in the prime location of the Masai Mara in one of the top safari camps, with a relaxing 10 day break on the Kenyan coast afterwards.

The safari camp has some of the best-known Masai guides in Kenya with superb guiding skills and includes some cultural interaction. On the coast the resort is low key, relaxing, right on the beach and with excellent water sport facilities available including big game fishing.

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São Tomé and Príncipe Islands - 8 days/7 nights

This itinerary is priced for a set departure date (ask us for the dates) from Douala, Cameroon to São Tomé on a private charter return flights to keep the cost of getting to and from the islands down. Exclusive or independent trips are definitely available however the cost is higher due to the connecting flights to São Tomé and the return flight from Príncipé. For a week, you'll discover the secrets of these two little known islands or simply just relax on the pristine beaches.

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Masai Mara and Amboseli National Parks - 5 nights/6 days

This excellent short stay safari combines the two most popular parks in Kenya. You will stay in small bush camps where quality of guiding is the highest priority. These camps are as individual as the different habitats they occupy and while tented, have en-suite bathrooms and all the comforts so necessary in this environment.

Our Amboseli camp is just outside the busy section of the park, at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro and offers the opportunity to enjoy breakfast in the open air with a view of the mountain right above you. Elephant tracking, stories and interaction is the speciality of this camp although joining in with the local Maasai is also an important activity. Our Mara camp is superb - the best guides in Kenya if not East Africa, 5 star game viewing in the heart of the Mara and wonderful hosting and company at meals. The camp itself has a prime position in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

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Victoria Falls Zambian side, Chobe NP and Savute - 10 days/9 nights

Prices are guidelines only, mail us for an exact quotation.

This excellent trip combines three of The Big Ones to visit and is highly recommended by us as one of our choice safaris. Victoria Falls is so well-known and combines very well with the huge elephant herds of Chobe National Park in Botswana. Combine this with the big game herds and predators found in the Savuti area rounding off this excellent traditional safari. The safari includes flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and returning to Johannesburg at the end of the trip.

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Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Moremi Reserve - 10 days/9 nights

An excellent safari option which includes Victoria Falls for 3 nights to see the magnificent Zambezi River falling 108 metres to the gorge below; the best elephant herds in the world in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, probably the most prolific game viewing spot in Southern Africa.

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Sossusvlei, Walvis Bay, Damaraland, Etosha Pan - 7 days/6 nights

This is also a set departure trip to keep the costs within reason however if you would like a private departure, we can arrange it for you on any day of the week. These trips depart once a week on a Sunday. Accommodation is in luxury tented camps or lodges throughout and all groups are accompanied by an experienced pilot/guide.

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South Luangwa NP and Lower Zambezi river - 11 days/10 nights

The Zambia Explorer uses camps which are extremely comfortable, small and intimate and all with en suite bathroom with hot and cold running water. On the walks, which are taken at a slow pace (not an army route march), there are porters who carry refreshments and any extra equipment you may wish to take. The drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles, with 3 tier seats for uninhibited viewing, and no more than 6 people are taken at a time to avoid discomfort in the vehicle. Boating, Canoeing and fishing on the lower Zambezi is available as a morning or afternoon excursion - the choice is yours!

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Chyulu Hills, Laikipia Plateau and Masai Mara - 9 nights/10 days

The price includes all costs other than international flights and is per person and is valid July, August, September.

Our "pick" of our Kenya safaris because it covers the three best game viewing areas; you will most likely see the Big Five, the little Five and much more besides. You will also see Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and much of the Kenyan countryside from the air including the spectacular sight of the Rift Valley escarpment.

With just a little extra cost and planning, this safari is easily converted into a dedicated riding safari for the novice or the experienced rider and can include full or half day rides on any of the days at Chyulu Hills or on the Laikipia.

Camp closed April, May and November.

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