151 African safaris vacations found
Kenya wildlife camping safari
Game watching morning, afternoon and night
From £1,875 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made btween Jan - Mar and Jul - Oct to suit your requirements
Garden Route vacation, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & sandy beaches, adventure and people
From £1,495 to £1,800 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
From £3,395 to £3,720 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara
Superb safari and trip to see gorillas
From US $4,185 to US $6,665 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Oct, 10 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 26 Jan, 11 Feb, 29 Jun, 15 Jul, 10 Aug, 26 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 26 Jan, 11 Feb, 29 Jun, 15 Jul, 10 Aug, 26 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 19 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Dec, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 20 Oct, 10 Dec, 26 Dec
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Three Reserve safari in South Africa
Best value, 10 days high quality stunning big game safari
From £2,250 to £2,350 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
From US $3,635 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
Big game safari in Tanzania
Big game safari including luxury private camping
From £3,060 to £3,470 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
Vic Falls to Johannesburg tour, Southern Africa
Soak up the sights and sounds on this African adventure
From US $1,755 to US $2,045 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 19 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 5 Jan
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 7 Apr, 28 Apr, 19 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 5 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 07 Oct, 14 Oct, 04 Nov, 02 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
"Overland" camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $2,795 to US $3,080 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
Southern Africa overland tour
Experience South Africa on this adventure overland tour
From US $2,082 to US $2,799 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 4 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
2019: 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 24 Dec
2021: 7 Jan
2019: 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 6 Jun, 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 24 Dec
2021: 7 Jan
Zululand safari vacation, South Africa
Experience wildlife reserves, beaches and Zulu culture
From £1,700 to £2,010 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your requirements
Tanzania vacation, The Rift and the Crater
Gameviewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and hiking up the Rift Valley
From £2,000 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked between December and March and adapted to your requirements as necessary.
Tanzania wildlife, people and beach holiday
Best wildlife viewing in north Tanzania plus Fanjove Island.
From £4,625 to £5,735 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary.
Complete Kenya safari
Tailor-make your own luxury Kenya safari with a Kenya expert
From £2,250 to £3,950 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Helpdesk
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Cape to Windhoek Namibia Desert tour
Lodge safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei Etosha
From US $2,665 to US $2,890 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From US $2,085 to US $2,250 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct ...
2019: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct ...
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,085 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
South Africa and Swaziland safari
Lodge safari all encompassing South Africa & Swaziland
From US $2,395 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Namibia and Botswana camping safari
Camping safari to Namib desert, Caprivi, Etosha & Okavango
From US $2,460 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
Southern Africa vacation
Amazing scenery, wildlife & people
From US $3,145 to US $3,850 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Oct, 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 30 Dec
2019: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 31 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Oct, 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 30 Dec
Okavango Delta safari in Botswana
Safari in remote parks
From US $3,175 to US $3,335 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 10 Nov
2019: 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov
2019: 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 10 Nov
Namibia safari
Desert scenery & game-viewing
From US $2,325 to US $3,255 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Oct
2019: 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2019: 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 15 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 28 Oct
Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls luxury holiday
A unique trip, combining rich wildlife with the Victoria Falls
From £3,310 to £6,500 10 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip is operated on a tailor made basis. Because of the way the camps in Botswana operate, it is totally feasible to tailor make your own trip and be part of a group during activities and meal times
Botswana fly-in safari vacation
Experience Botswana on a 6 night fly-in Safari adventure
From £2,195 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tanzania luxury safari
Luxury Safari Camps and Incredible Wildlife in Tanzania
From £1,795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures are available at anytime throughout the year.
Botswana wild parks small group lodge safari
Botswana affordable lodge safari Okavango, Moremi, Chobe
From US $3,070 to US $3,260 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep ...
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep ...
Tanzania vacations, Selous, Zanzibar & the coast
See wildlife, experience culture and relax on beaches
From £2,600 to £2,750 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made and departures can be arranged all year. The sample itinerary below can be modified to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used & how long you spend in each destination
Luxury camping safari in Botswana
Luxury small group camping in wildlife rich areas
From £2,325 to £3,805 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 26 Oct, 29 Oct, 3 Nov
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari
From US $1,630US $1,304 to US $1,985 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Sundays and selected Wednesdays throughout the year
Up to US $320 off. Late availability on these dates: 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 31 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Tanzania safari vacation
Discover Tanzania on a wildlife enthusiast's dream
From US $3,955 to US $4,265 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Oct
2019: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Jun, 19 Jul, 11 Oct
2019: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Jun, 19 Jul, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct
From
£1,875
excluding flights
Seeing animals was the highlight. 9.5/10. (more)Chris Mortimer
We were of course expecting to enjoy seeing the wildlife, but our week's vacation provided much more than that. The Porini camps we stayed at were wonderful - eco-friendly, lovely setting on private conservancies, employing people from the local Massai communities. (more)Anna Economides
This was the best vacation I have ever taken! I tell everyone to just go. (more)Amanda Popik
From
£3,395
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the trip was spotting not only the big 5 but seeing rare animals such as white lions, wild dogs and the endangered ground hornbill. There was never one trip out the same and the excitement of seeing so many different animals was amazing.
(more)Dave Jackson
EXCELLENT as it met all my requirements. I did not want to stay in lodges that looked like American hotels. The tented camps made us feel closer to the
environment... I have been in Lodges in other parts of South Africa and other than the game I felt I could have been at a 5 star US hotel... so this was what I was looking for. (more)Eve Solomon
The incredible wildlife viewing opportunities was the highlight. The passion for conservation shown by the guides and the safari camp employees. (more)Laura Johnston
From
£1,495
excluding flights
Most memorable was being so close to wild animals on the game drives at Elephant Plains...Fantastic! (more)Yvonne Chapman
The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the vacation, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there. (more)Barbara Sykes
Some of the best highlights were - the penguins on Boulder Beach, Cape Point on a glorious day, staying with Hazel of Hazel's Homestays, the Real City tour in PE, Amakhala Lodge. (more)David Catherall
From
US $3,070
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The opportunity to be in such close proximity to a large range of wild animals in their natural habitat.
Tips?
It's not always easy to access a bank so when you get the chance, get plenty of the local currency. ATMs are not always reliable. We were advised never to put
a card into an ATM in Zimbabwe = high risk of being swallowed up. Better to take plenty of dollars or other accepted currency. Avoid salads, drinks with ice, tap water - even for rinsing your toothbrush.... (more)Joy Davies
From
£4,625
excluding flights
The most memorable was The vast variety of animals and birds observed often in large numbers and close up.
(more)Geoff Hill
A marvellous vacation that exceeded expectations in all areas! Most memorable was the incredible wildlife in both Selous and Ruaha national Parks, plus the coral reefs we saw around Mafia Island - truly spectacular. Lack of other tourists was a major plus.
(more)Liz Taylor
Everything was wonderful. The setting perhaps captures most of it - staying in beautiful places in the midst of the national parks and conservation areas, where the animals were everywhere (from in camp to close by during game drives). (more)Laura Dukess
From
US $4,185
excluding flights
Too many to pick just one highlight - spending an hour with a family of 10 mountain gorillas, a balloon flight over the Masai Mara at sunrise, seeing wild chimpanzees, spotting elephants, big cats, hippos.... The list could go on.
(more)Kay Emblen-Perry
White Water Rafting in river Nile is very interesting. Seeing Lion, Elephant and Zebra. (more)Xi Wang
The most memorable moment was getting up close to a gorilla family at Volcanoes National Park; seeing white and black rhinos in Lake Nakuru NP; seeing the Wildebeest migration in the Maasai Mara. (more)Alice Neeson
From
US $3,955
excluding flights
All of the animals - first we saw the 'big five' and many many others! The most astonishing thing was the number of animals and their proximity. Far closer contacts than we had ever considered!! Absolutely bloody brilliant!!!!!!!!!! (more)Angela Gliddon
If you want adventure and excitement and an experience to remember forever then you will love it. (more)Kathy Miles
For animal lovers, it's paradise... We saw the big 5. The unbelievable amount of times we saw lions, some right at the side of the road seemingly oblivious to our vehicle and not one, but three leopards and two cheetahs. Beautiful. (more)Carole Charlesworth
From
£2,600
excluding flights
11 out of 10. The vacation provider went above and beyond and made our vacation perfect. Our guide was fantastic, all of the lodges were unbelievable, and the itinerary was perfect. (more)Kirsten Glaser
It's actually pretty hard to describe this trip in a few words - it was truly magical and inspirational! (more)Nina Szewczak
Way better than I ever could have imagined.
I will be going again! (more)Carole Artis
From
£2,325
excluding flights
9 (more)Derek Algate
Every part of every day was special in some way. Of course seeing really wild animals in the really wilds the best bit. (more)Jill Jesson
The wildlife, the stunning location of our accommodation was truly memorable... A truly unique experience. Great service pre-booking. Great service "on the ground" - including all transfers etc. Thank you!
(more)Judith Frehner
From
US $1,304
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Wildlife drives.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Excellent.
(more)Anne Brautigam
From
£1,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The amount of animals we saw on safari.
Tips?
Avoid the Serena Serengeti hotel, not the best, service bad, food bad and rooms a bit shabby.
Local benefits?
No
Overall rating?
Brilliant - 9 out of 10. (more)Joanne Longhurst
From
£1,700
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Close proximity to the wildlife in their natural habitat, amazing scenery and masses of things to do a great first visit to an amazing and diverse country
Tips?
The operator was fantastic !
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Super some wonderful memories for the whole family great experiences and great laughs (more)Anna Dugdale
From
US $2,795
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day was a different wonder but the two days wild camping at the Okavanga
Delta were really special.
Tips?
Be prepared for very early starts and not much relaxing times.
Local benefits?
Yes, local guides were used in a number of locations but obviously driving such
long distances is not exactly environmentally friendly.
Overall rating?
Excellent. (more)christina monson
From
US $1,755
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The elephant by the side of the road in the wildlife corridor when we stopped to use the 'bush toilet'. The driver had not noticed it behind the solitary tree
before we got out of the vehicle. I would also say the group of people I was with: the other tourists, and our driver and cook. Camping in the Khama Rhino
Sanctuary and the Okavango Delta were amazing because these were the only times we truly were around nature and wildlife when not on a scheduled tour.
Tips?
There... (more)Barbara Bilgre
From
US $4,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Too many to mention! Highlights - getting to the top of Kilimanjaro and Serengeti
safari!
Tips?
Do your research. We tweaked our vacation quite a bit and the main aim was to
climb Kilimanjaro - had we not researched and as such altered the original
itinerary by adding an extra day - we would NOT have made it to the top - which
would have soured the rest of the trip which was to go on safari and finish in
Zanzibar.
Local benefits?
Yes - we had sixteen people... (more)Angie Koufou
From
£3,765
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going out every day on a game drive or boat not knowing if or what you may see. Also we enjoyed speaking to the Maasai that escorted us back and forth to our lodge - we will never have the chance to have the insight into their world again.
Tips?
We found that the all day drive gave us the best opportunity for seeing the animals. Also we didn't expect the days to be so planned out but it worked really well.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Excellent... (more)Tim Ferris
From
£2,725
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The elephant "sneaking" through camp one night.
Tips?
Bring a coat if you are traveling during the winter. Mornings get cold.
Local benefits?
The guides and other employees were all local people. Most of the power in the camps was solar, which minimized the need to run generators.
Overall rating?
I had a great time. I saw just about everything I could have hoped for. (more)Geoffrey Yates
From
£1,850
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The day we spotted some African wild dogs trying to protect their kill from 2 hyena. We were observing this from the opposite bank of a river and could see exactly what was going on whilst the wild dog pack could not. It was amazing to see and hear the commotion and see the dogs defend their kill. A short time later we came across 2 lionesses who had also heard the noise and were on a mission to find the kill too. We felt very privileged to witness this and will never forget... (more)Jackie James
From
£1,570
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Witnessing a cheetah kill for her 4 cubs!!! Witnessing lions eating their fill having just missed the kill!!!
Tips?
Perhaps book a trip that is slightly longer affording more than 1 night in some camps...?
Local benefits?
yes, if you chose to donate or 'adopt' ...
Overall rating?
We loved it, wished we could have stayed 2 nights in each camp as there was so much driving between camps which allowed very little time to enjoy the camp
and relax... a... (more)Merle Celine-Muller
From
£3,245
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I really liked the wildlife diversity that Tanzania Parks can offer. Especially in some areas, it was great to be able to be so close to the wild animals.
Tips?
I would have spent more time in Serengeti National Park, because of the vast area I believe I didn’t take the most of it…I stayed just one night. I would reccomend at least one night tented camp experience.
Local benefits?
Benefits to local people – Yes. Most of the camps use locals as employees.
Reduced... (more)Luis Boavida
From
US $4,140
including domestic flights only
So many memories as it was so varied - the safari experience, the wildlife and the birdlife, dramatic coastlines and mountain passes. Excellent for a first time visit to South Africa. (more)Jill Roberts
Our trip took in 5 different areas of South Africa and every single part of it was unforgettable (more)Philippa Roll
From
£2,250
excluding flights
We managed to see every animal we wanted!
(more)Giuliano D Vigano
I can't pin down one thing as we thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. I guess seeing such fabulous animals in their wild environment was what we went for and we were not disappointed. We saw lion, leopard, white rhino, black rhino, wild dogs; all the more common animals such as giraffe, elephant, zebra, various antelope species and over 100 species of birds. (more)Martin Blow
It was amazing to be so close to animals like elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, cheetah ... (more)Irene Hanson
From
£4,520
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A bit of background: we contacted the vacation provider about a Tanzania vacation and then, as we emailed back and forth, we came up with a cunning plan to go to Zambia (our daughter and son-in-law had recommended it as a less-touristy
country in Africa), first to Nkwali in S Luangwa National Park, and then to Tongabezi near Livingstone. Memorable moments: The first was seeing leopards in S Luangwa National Park -- I'd seen one before, lolling in a tree. My OH had
seen none.... (more)Louise Race
From
£2,250
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
1) seeing all the animals, 2) Meeting some really lovely people and making friends. 3) The guides and trackers were absolutely brilliant and really made the vacation. and 4) The whole organisation of the vacation from the first meeting at the airport to the drop off when we were going home. Brilliant.
Tips?
Just trust that everything is organised so well there is nothing to worry about.
Local benefits?
Yes, we supported the local people by buying locally... (more)Shirley Newman
