Traditional Safaris
The most successful safaris are those which have a mixture of tented camp with lodge. The reason is the pleasant variation of moving from the more rustic semi-permanent tented camps to the permanent lodges which typically have more facilities like swimming pools and are usually equipped with extra’s like fans, hair dryers and all day battery charging (but not always).
The general pattern is to spend three nights in each camp which allows for two full days spent out in the “bush” discovering the wildlife and area. Spending just one or two nights means you have less chance to soak up the atmosphere, get to know the guides or unpack your bags. More to the point, you’re still spending just as much on the transfers which are the same cost no matter how long you stay at the camp.
We tend to vary a dry land camp with a water-based camp to which gives a changing pattern of scenery and species of wildlife. Hippopotamus and crocodiles will not be seen inland and neither will many of the great and glorious water birds.
Its also fun to add a night or two of fly camping or mobile safari if you want to really feel the bush but still have the comfort of knowing you're not "roughing" it for too long.
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Our Recommended Traditional Safaris
Botswana combinations special
$ 312
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.
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
$ 1140
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!
Short Tsavo Safari
$ 1530Tsavo East & West, 4 nights / 5 days
Price is per person and includes all arrangements starting and ending in Nairobi. This is a drive-in safari and other arrangements can easily be tagged on, especially a visit to the Kenyan Coast.
This safari offers a quick taster of the twin National Parks of Tsavo East and West, which together form one of Africa’s largest wilderness reserves, over 10 million acres.
Tsavo can easily be reached by road from Nairobi, making it the perfect destination for anyone short on time.
Northern Tanzania Explorer
$ 1938
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti - 7 days/6 nights
The 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 amongst the Big Five with the sounds of the African bush all around.
Camping is a perfect way to get close to nature, but with our style of trip you don’t miss out on the comforts! You awake to the sounds of the birds in the morning, and go to sleep with the sound of distant lions.
Laikipia and Masai Mara Safari special
$ 2925
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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Short Serengeti Migration Safari
$ 3070
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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Classic Tanzania Lodge Safari
$ 3200
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti safari, 7 days / 6 nights
The price shown is per person for travel June-Oct including all arrangements starting and ending in Arusha with full board lodge accommodation throughout, perfect for anyone wanting to visit Northern Tanzania but wanting to avoid staying in tented accommodation. Seasonal discounts apply.
This safari takes in the main highlights of the Northern Circuit, including Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plains. Accommodation is in comfortable luxury lodges throughout with the services of your own driver / guide.
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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Spirit of Kenya
$ 4141
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.
Victoria Falls and Botswana Classic
$ 4245
Victoria Falls Zambian side, Chobe NP and Savute - 10 days/9 nights
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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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Southern Kenya Safari
$ 4465
Masai Mara & Lake Natron Fly-in Safari 6 nights / 7 days
The price shown is per person for travel in mid Season and includes all arrangements starting and ending in Nairobi. Price in High Season from US$ 4,750 per person.
This safari combines a prime wildlife area on the Northern edge of the Masai Mara with a private conservancy on the edge of the Nguruman Escarpment in Southern Kenya. Both areas offer uncrowded wilderness off the beaten track.
In the Masai Mara we've chosen a season bush camp offering an authentic Mara wildlife experience. Walking, undwinding around the glowing embers of a campfire all add to the true bush safari.
In contrast, our luxury lodge at Shompole overlooks the volcanic hills of the Great Rift Valley. The unique contemporary style blends the African bush with white quartz stone and polished fig-wood. Water is a main feature of the property, flowing through each room.
Victoria Falls and Botswana
$ 4650
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.
Zambia Explorer
$ 5570
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!
Best of Kenya
$ 7495
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.
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.
Other Options
Keen photographers should stick with game viewing by vehicle using the vehicle to carry your equipment and provide a steady base from which to shoot. Of course if you're carrying a smaller, compact camera then walking and canoeing safaris provide a great variety of activity and different ways to enjoy the African bush.
In general look at our safaris in Kenya, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe for options covering all three types of safari.
Safari Types
Traditional Safaris | Walking Safaris | Canoe Safaris | Family Safaris | Mobile Safaris | Honeymoon Safaris | Special Interest Safaris | Primate Safaris | Bush and Beach Safaris | Off Beat Explorations | Active Safaris | Migration Safaris | Riding Safaris
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