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Safari tour ideas

Our itinerary ideas are a good first step if you’re thinking about embarking on a safari. You might already have a destination in mind and are looking to pin down your ideas. Perhaps you’d like to compare several different options. Or, you might want to find out what you can do at different times of year in different destinations. Whichever it is, these trip ideas are designed by our safari specialists to showcase just some of the experiences you can have and the places you can explore on an African safari.

Our specialists can tailor any of these itineraries to match your interests, tastes and budget. They’ll add in experiences to enrich your safari further, pick out the camps and lodges that will most appeal to you, and advise you on how to link up a safari across destinations. Let the journey begin.

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Ideas for your safari trip

These itineraries cover some of our most popular safaris and routes that work particularly well, as chosen by our safari specialists. Some focus purely on safari, others combine time in the bush with beach relaxation or a city break. Use them simply as inspiration, because your safari will be tailored to your particular tastes and interests by your dedicated specialist.

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  • The Battlefields, South Africa

    Classic KwaZulu-Natal self-drive tour

    South Africa

    • Visit local artisans and sample some of the excellent food on offer in the Natal Midlands.

    • Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains.

    • Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites.

    • Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve.

    12 days from £4,875pp

  • Rhino in Etosha

    Classic Namibia self-drive safari

    Namibia

    • Watch an incredible sunrise and sunset over Sossusvlei’s orange dunes.

    • Kayak among hundreds of seals at the Pelican Point seal colony near Swakopmund.

    • Head out with a guide to track desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland.

    • Admire Twyfelfontein’s rock art, carved by hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago.

    • Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park, watching lion, zebra and elephant drinking at waterholes.

    14 days from £4,900pp

  • Tsavo West, Kenya

    Kenya by train

    Kenya

    • Visit Nairobi National Park, which boasts spectacular wildlife including large numbers of rhino.

    • Enjoy a wildlife-rich safari both by private vehicle and also on foot.

    • Snorkel in the Kisite Marine Park, with the chance of seeing dolphins and enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch.

    13 days from £4,900pp

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Discover South Africa

    South Africa

    • Stay in a classic safari-style tent and enjoy twice-daily game drives in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.

    • Let us tailor your days spent driving through incredible scenery and charming coastal towns along the Garden Route.

    • Take in Cape Town’s greatest highlight by heading to the top of Table Mountain on foot or by cable car.

    • Join a privately guided tour of Cape Point Peninsula, alongside a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.

    • See whales off Plettenberg Bay (June to November) and spot seals and dolphins all year round.

    15 days from £4,995pp

  • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

    Classic northern Tanzania safari

    Tanzania

    • Search for the Big Five on private drives in northern Tanzania's best-known reserves.

    • Experience the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro, and explore the Serengeti’s sweeping plains.

    • Track endangered black rhinos and see lions, hyenas and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater.

    • Watch resident birdlife and hippos around the shores of Lake Manyara.

    9 days from £5,220pp

  • Lion cub, Lake Manyara National Park

    Classic Southern Tanzania: safari & beach

    Tanzania and Zanzibar Archipelago

    • Search for wild dogs, lions, elephants and buffalo on morning and afternoon game drives in Nyerere National Park.

    • Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the meandering Rufiji River, looking out for hippos, crocodiles and waders.

    • Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks with experienced rangers.

    • Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island’s spice farms.

    12 days from £5,400pp

  • Table Mountain South Africa

    Highlights of South Africa self-drive tour

    South Africa

    • Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.

    • Learn about Cape Town’s chequered history on a private guided walking tour.

    • Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch.

    • Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting.

    • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in a private reserve in the Eastern Cape.

    15 days from £5,820pp

  • Leopard cub in South Luangwa National Park

    Zambia's wildlife & Victoria Falls

    Zambia

    • Handpicked lodges that put you experience the best that Zambia has to offer.

    • Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing on safari in the South Luangwa — safari drives and walking safaris are both on offer.

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Nicknamed the Valley of Leopards, South Luangwa offers the rare opportunity to go in search of these giant cats on a night drive.

    10 days from £5,995pp

  • Aerial view of Zanzibar

    Gorilla tracking & Zanzibar adventure

    Kenya, Rwanda and Zanzibar Archipelago

    • The highlight of this trip is the gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, an unforgettable experience!

    • You can also explore more of Rwanda's beautiful countryside and search for golden monkeys on a second guided hike.

    • Finish your adventures with time relaxing on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches and swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

    12 days from £6,250pp

  • Sri Lankan leopard

    Discover Sri Lanka's wildlife

    Sri Lanka

    • Look for leopards, sloth bears and the elusive loris.

    • See elephants, crocodiles and a huge variety of bird species.

    • Explore the coastal waters for whales and dolphins (season dependent).

    • Soak up Sri Lanka's culture too, including Sigiriya Rock.

    • Discover less-visited national parks in quieter parts of the island.

    • Relax at the beach to unwind at the end of your trip.

    16 days from £6,490pp

  • Herd of Elephant, Etosha National Park

    Northern Namibia self-drive safari to Victoria Falls

    Namibia, Botswana and Zambia

    • Track the elusive leopard at Okonjima.

    • Experience safari drives in Etosha National Park.

    • Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and canoe along the Zambezi.

    • View the wonderful riverine birdlife and wildlife of the Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip) bordering Botswana's Okavango Delta.

    17 days from £6,510pp

  • Leopard in Kruger National Park

    Kruger self-drive & safari adventure

    South Africa

    • Make getting between lodges part of the adventure as you drive through the Kruger.

    • Handpicked lodges in two different reserves that showcase the diversity of the region.

    • Head out on bush walks with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the area's smaller wildlife.

    • See the Big Five on morning, afternoon and evening wildlife drives in the Kruger.

    11 days from £6,610pp

  • Lions in Sasan Gir National Park

    Lions, asses & blackbuck: wildlife in Gujarat

    India

    • Go on safari in the Gir Forest, tracking the rare Asiatic lion, only found here.

    • Spot blackbuck and wolves in the Velavadar National Park.

    • Discover Ahmedabad’s heritage on a walk through its old quarters and striking architecture.

    • Stay in the Little Rann of Kutch to experience tribal communities and a desert safari with rare wildlife.

    • Experience Bhuj, the heart of India’s craft heritage, with its diverse textile traditions.

    17 days from £6,950pp

  • Masai Mara, Kenya

    Mara & Mahé explorer

    Seychelles and Kenya

    • Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Seychelles looking for turtles.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean.

    • Enjoy some superb wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

    15 days from £6,980pp

  • Cheetah Cubs in the Hwange National Park

    Wildlife & water: Hwange & Victoria Falls safari

    Zimbabwe

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Enjoy thoughtful service and breathtaking river views on a Zambezi cruise.

    • Handpicked lodges that put you in best parts of Hwange National Park.

    • Some of Africa's most impressive guides will accompany you on your drives.

    12 days from £6,995pp

  • Lion and lioness, Chobe National Park

    Exploring Botswana & Victoria Falls without small aircraft

    Botswana and Zimbabwe

    • This trip is designed to make the most of road transfers and avoid light aircraft flights.

    • Explore the footpaths and waterways of Victoria Falls with a private guide.

    • Explore Chobe National Park for some excellent sightings of elephants.

    • Go in search of lions, leopards, and buffaloes in the community-owned Khwai Concession.

    12 days from £7,550pp

  • Elephants crossing the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park

    Victoria Falls, Luangwa & Lower Zambezi safari

    Zambia and Zimbabwe

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Handpicked lodges that put you in best parts of Zambia's parks.

    • Try your luck fishing for tigerfish in the Zambezi while looking out for wildlife walking along the river's edge.

    • South Luangwa National Park offers some of the best walking safaris, every journey offers something new and exciting.

    11 days from £8,585pp

  • Wildebeest cross the Mara River during their Great Migration

    Classic Kenya honeymoon

    Kenya

    • Experience the thrill of searching for the Big Five in the Masai Mara.

    • Relax on the idyllic white sandy beaches of the Kenya coast.

    • Stay at the iconic Hemingways Nairobi, located in the peaceful suburban area of Karen.

    15 days from £8,700pp

  • Mobile Tented Camp, Chobe National Park

    Mobile safari in the Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park

    Botswana

    • Travel with like-minded people through one of the most exclusive safari destinations in Africa.

    • Explore the grasslands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta in a small group led by an experienced guide.

    • Wake up to a lion's bellowing roar in the distance or grunting hippos as they wade through nearby water channels.

    • Spend as long as you like viewing vast herds of buffalo or searching for rare bird species in the untouched Mababe Reserve.

    12 days from £8,850pp

  • Elephant in the Okavango Delta

    Botswana's Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls safari

    Botswana and Zambia

    • Go out in search of big cats and herds of elephants with seasoned trackers.

    • Light aircraft transfers, arranged by us, allowing you to take in unparalled views.

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Handpicked lodges that put you in the heart of the Delta.

    • Silently glide past elephants, hippos, and antelopes on a mokoro canoe safari.

    12 days from £9,300pp

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Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.