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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bushcamps which only accommodate a handful of guests ensure for an intimate safari experience.
Guides expertly trained in walking safaris will take you through epic landscapes for up close wildlife encounters.
Night safaris, only permitted in certain parks, are one of the best ways to spot the elusive leopard.
Really get to know this quiet corner of South Luangwa as you walk from camp to camp.
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.
Explore Kangaroo Island.
Visit the lesser-visited Fleurieu Peninsula.
Enjoy stays in both the Clare and Barossa Valley.
Take a scenic flight over the Flinders Ranges.
Stay in the beautiful Flinders Ranges Outback.
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.
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.
Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.
Learn about Cape Town’s checkered 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.
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.
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.
Experience the only park in India where you can do a walking safari.
Spot sloth bears with an experienced naturalist.
Visit Tadoba National Park, a park that offers the best tiger viewing opportunities.
Explore Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, a less explored, far from the usual tourist hotspots, emerging tiger landscape.
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.
Track mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Forest.
Search for chimpanzees at Kibale Forest.
Take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Enjoy the birdlife at the Bigodi Wetlands.
Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.
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.
Enjoy two of Africa's most iconic wildlife experiences.
Track mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
Search for lion, leopard and cheetah on safari in the Masai Mara.
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.
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.
Track mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
Hike through Nyungwe Forest in search of chimpanzees.
Enjoy drives through the beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Relax on the shores of Lake Kivu.
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.
Relax and unwind as you are escorted around Namibia's highlights by private vehicle with your own driver-guide.
See the iconic sand dunes at Sossusvlei.
Search for desert-adapted Elephant in Damaraland.
Take a safari through Etosha National Park.
Travel by light aircraft to avoid lengthy overland drives.
Enjoy safari drives, night safaris, walks and sundowners on this luxurious itinerary.
Explore two of Kenya's iconic safari areas: Amboseli, and the Masai Mara.
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.
After a long journey to reach Zimbabwe, embark on a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Traverse the footpaths and waterways of Victoria Falls with a private guide.
Wildlife comes to you in Hwange thanks to the camp's permanent water source.
Explore Mana Pools on foot, in a canoe, and on a traditional safari drive.
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.
Experience the wonder of the open plains of the Serengeti.
Track silverback mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
Search for the rare tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park.
Encounter the golden monkeys in their natural habitats.
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.
