Traditional African Safaris
Everyone should go on an African safari at least once.
Many people assume all safaris are the same and all wildlife reserves are the same but this coudn't be further from the truth. Even within the same country often no park or reserve is like the other.
Our Africa team travel around Africa regularly to keep abreast of the constantly changing levels of wildlife, new camps, conservation communities and the many other factors that make our safaris some of the best available whatever your budget.
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Our Recommended Traditional African Safaris
Botswana Safari Specials
$ 390
Botswana - 9 camps, 1 rate, hundreds of possible safari combinations, let your imagination go wild. Valid 01 December to 31 March ONLY.
This special is now available for 2013 only!
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. Four companies have co-operated to offer a unique collection 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.
The price is per person per night at any of 9 individual camps; no single supplement; minimum of 3 nights at one camp or lodge; minimum 4 nights at any 2 camps; all inclusive accommodation.
Selinda Reserve
$ 770
Linyanti Spillway, northern Botswana
Prices are given per camp per person per night
This is a tailor-made stay. If you want to stay for 3 nights or 6 nights, its up to you. We give you a price per person per night and you decide the rest.
This is probably the best area for game viewing in the whole of Botswana which means it could be Africa's finest concession for seeing wildlife. Over 300 000 hectares of wilderness, all managed under strong conservation principles. Owned by a small group of friends, the entire area is carefully researched with the goal of improving all aspects of its conservation into a truly untouched African paradise for animals.
Camp Zambezi
$ 1255
Mana Pools National Park - 4 days/3 nights
Special price valid from 15 April to 30th June and 1st to 15th Nov.
Camp Zambezi is a true bush camp without any electricity, no permanent structures, no plumbing or any other modern convenience and yet the camp is extremely comfortable with every need taken care of. A truly eco-friendly set-up, it is designed to be taken up and put down within a few hours leaving no trace of its presence in Mana Pools National Park and everything is recycled or taken out of the park - this is the real deal!
Victoria Falls Big Five special
$ 2095
Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park - 7 days/6 nights
Discover the Victoria Falls and the amazing African wildlife.
A fabulous 1 week safari at a very special price including a stay in a 4 star Victoria Falls 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 and home of the Presidential herd of elephants.
The special rate applies to the green season 01 Nov to 15 Dec and 15 Jan to 31st May. The safari starts and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Northern Tanzania Explorer
$ 2820
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti - 7 days/6 nights
A safari of a lifetime this excellent itinerary includes game viewing in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater with three nights in the Serengeti all in private campsites. Our mobile safaris travel into the best areas of this game-packed region, camping in authentic safari comfort amongst the animals with the sounds of the African bush all around.
The price shown is per person and includes pick-up and drop off in Arusha but excludes the cost of the hotel the night before the safari starts.
Zambia Explorer
$ 3360
South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Zambia - 9 days/8 nights
Excellent personal hosting and superb game viewing.
Eight nights in one of Zambia's finest wildlife sanctuaries which explores the unspoilt beauty and remote character of the South Luangwa National Park. This is an excellent area for walks which are taken at a slow pace. Game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles with 3 tier seats for uninhibited viewing. Your final night is spent just outside Lusaka within convenient reach of the international airport.
Kafue and Victoria Falls Special
$ 3896
Kafue National Park and Victoria Falls on the Zambian side - 7 days/6 nights
The itinerary includes 2 bush camps in the Kafue National Park giving a great look at the changing scenery on this amazing floodplain. After plenty of game viewing on the safari section its off to Victoria Falls staying in a luxury bush camp on the banks of the Zambezi river on the Zambian side of the Falls.
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Kenya Solo Safari - no single supplement
$ 3920
Laikipia Plateau and Masai Mara Reserve - 7 nights/8 days in Kenya
High quality guiding, good service and uncompromising hospitality.
A fantastic, authentic safari with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT covering two of the main game viewing areas in Kenya. The truly traditional, no bling camps are unfenced and set in secluded spots on the Masai Mara and the Laikipia Plateau. This is one of the most highly rated safaris on Trip Advisor.
The rate is valid in the low season 01-30 Jun & 01 Nov - 14 Dec. High season rate applies 01 Jan - 31 Mar & 1 July - 14 July.
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Explore Selous Game Reserve
$ 3967
Selous National Park, Tanzania - 6 days/5 nights
Exploring an intricate network of sand river channels which host a plethora of African mammals but especially large herds of elephant and high numbers of the graceful giraffe in one of the world's largest national parks.
The price is per person and includes four nights in a luxury lodge on a fully inclusive basis and 1 night optional fly camping under the stars.
Classic 7 day Kenya safari
$ 4215
Amboseli and Masai Mara, Kenya - 7 night/8 day safari
It's time to enjoy the plains of Africa.
This safari is perfect for first timers and honeymooners. Both the Amboseli and the Masai Mara have been the subject of many wildlife TV documentaries. Unrivalled views of Mt Kilimanjaro and fantastic local elephant sightings in the Amboseli are the perfect combination with an exclusive camp tucked away in the protected Mara North Conservancy with excellent game viewing.
The rate is per person and applies to safaris which take place in the mid season pricing period.
Great Rift Valley Safari
$ 4716
Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya - 8 days/7 nights
A safari to shine like a beacon in your memory for years to come.
Visiting the privately owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the glorious Great Rift Valley, home to prolific wildlife species. Your one week safari ends in the Masai Mara where your lodge is situated directly on the Great Migration Route near the two world famous wildebeest migration Mara River Crossings.
The price is per person sharing for 7 nights on a full board basis.
Botswana Classic Safari
$ 4953
Botswana's Okavango Delta and Linyanti regions - 8 days/7 nights
Experience some of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world.
A lovely camp situated on a beautiful tree island followed by a journey deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta surrounded by water and lush vegetation. End on a hippo filled lagoon situated close to the source of the Savute Channel in western Linyanti.
The price is per person for travel between 01 April to 14 June.
Classic Tanzania Lodge Safari
$ 5153
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti - 7 days / 6 nights
Pick of the best this safari takes in the main highlights of north Tanzania including Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. Cross the paths of countless elephants, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and look-out for the elusive black rhino, leopard whilst enjoying the endless vistas.
The price shown is per person for all arrangements starting and ending in Arusha with comfortable full board lodge or camp accommodation throughout including a private guide/vehicle.
Victoria Falls and Botswana
$ 5966
Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Moremi Reserve - 10 days/9 nights
Prolific wildlife and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
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.
Save US$1717pp for travel between January to March and December 2012 and get an extra night free at Chobe National Park!
Victoria Falls and Botswana Classic
$ 6586
Victoria Falls Zambian side, Chobe NP and Savuti - 10 days/9 nights
Highly recommended for a once in a lifetime experience.
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 an excellent safari.
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Discover the Spirit of Zimbabwe
$ 6870
Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools NP - 12 days/11 nights
An authentic experience doing safaris the way they were intended - fun, filled with wildlife, far away from everywhere.
Three of Zimbabwe's prime game viewing areas are in the northern sector of the country and this safari includes all of them plus 2 World Heritage sites. You'll see all the big game species you'd expect to find in a safari of this quality including wild dog, elephant, lion, leopard, black rhino, buffalo and giraffe.
The rate is per person sharing and applies from June to mid-November during prime game viewing season. The special is valid Jan to June.
Spirit of Kenya
$ 8252
Meru, Samburu and Masai Mara National Parks - 9 nights/10 days
An addictive getaway - better than you can imagine.
A comprehensive luxury safari ideal for those who need to be thoroughly spoilt. With 3 nights in each lodge, the safari includes flight transfers between three major Kenyan parks. You'll enjoy a broad range of African wildlife, far reaching views and romantic meals under the stars.
The Botswana Explorer
$ 8972
Okavango Delta, Kwando Concession, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls - 16 days/15 nights
All camps are of a high comfort standard, small and intimate with en suite hot and cold water. All the game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles with uninhibited game viewing. Boating and canoeing is also available in each camp.
This region forms the heartland of the proposed immense Upper Zambezi Trans-frontier conservation Area straddling Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe - one of the greatest wilderness areas on the planet.
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