There is nothing in the world like going on safari, and every safari is a new adventure. African wildlife, huge, open vehicles, massive, awe-inspiring landscapes and fresh air nights under canvas; safaris are a world apart, they suck you in and immerse you in their magic, and the world beyond is left behind.
The range of African safari lands provides a vast and varied playground for all kinds of wonderful wildlife adventures. From the vast distances of the great Serengeti to the waterways of the Okavango Delta, from the wilds of the Skeleton Coast in Namibia to the hidden, wild walking paths of the Luangwa Valley... there is an overwhelming range of wildlife encounters out there, more than enough for a lifetime. We relish the best of these countries, and will show you the most fabulous, comfortable or inspired ways of enjoying them!
Home to the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is probably Africa’s most famous safari destination, and even the lesser known parks of Selous and Ruaha provide exceptional safaris. It is also the easiest country to combine a safari with a Zanzibar beach
| | A safari in Botswana is easily the most exclusive and expensive of anywhere in Africa. Private reserves in the world famous Okavango Delta and Moremi host exceptional game viewing, the broadest range of activities, and the highest standard of accommodation
| | Kenya was the original safari market and still suffers from its mass market approach to tourism. However there are many great destinations that are away from the crowds. Kenya’s safari and beach combinations are easy and affordable and the Masai Mara is one of Africa's most iconic parks
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Namibia has some of the most dramatic scenery in Africa, and this is its focus. Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast are outstanding locations with unbelievable scenery, but the wildlife safaris in Etosha are not as impressive as those in neighbouring countries
| | Zambia has long been regarded as the country for safari enthusiasts and second timers, but today Zambia caters for all clients. The undisputed home of the walking safari, owner run camps, and incredible levels of guiding. However its season is short - May til October
| | Zimbabwe has been through hell, but it still has some outstanding camps and safari lodges. Its struggle has resulted in excellent value and we are seeing the country slowly regain its status as one of Africa’s best game viewing destinations
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A GUIDE TO SAFARI PLANNING
The range of possibilities for your safari are immense, depending on landscape, activity, style and budget preferences. As a result, all of our itineraries are wildly different. Your safari may be as active or relaxing as you wish; we can arrange walking safaris over five or more nights or simple, lodge-based safaris in which you can take time out with your watercolours or a camera.
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A GUIDE TO SAFARI PLANNING
The range of possibilities for your safari are immense, depending on landscape, activity, style and budget preferences. As a result, all of our itineraries are wildly different. Your safari may be as active or relaxing as you wish; we can arrange walking safaris over five or more nights or simple, lodge-based safaris in which you can take time out with your watercolours or a camera.
Before picking up the phone to discuss your safari plans with us, first consider just how active you would like your holiday to be. If you have very young or elderly travelling with you, your itinerary will be tailored to suit. If you have artistic, sporting or cultural special interests, it is worth mentioning these early in planning process! And whether your budget is £3,000 or £30,000... there is a range of choice. But these factors will determine your initial selection.
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A GUIDE TO SAFARI ACCOMODATION
The essence of these experiences is always the spectacular natural landscape and wildlife, but your safari can be incredibly stylish too, as all of these regions have ultimate, luxurious, stylish accommodation options that can feel almost as attractive as the wildlife itself. There are a range of accommodation choices on safari...
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A GUIDE TO SAFARI ACCOMODATION
The essence of these experiences is always the spectacular natural landscape and wildlife, but your safari can be incredibly stylish too, as all of these regions have ultimate, luxurious, stylish accommodation options that can feel almost as attractive as the wildlife itself. There are a range of accommodation choices on safari...
The terminology for where to stay on safari can be confusing! Here is our quick fix guide to safari accommodation:
Mobile Fly Camp.
A private, mobile fly camp is packed up and pitched on a fresh patch of wild park each day. These may be as elaborate or simple as you are prepared to pay for; but carrying cooks and supplies, mess tents and showers is always going to be an expensive, if wonderfully personal and exciting business. Tents are usually small and fairly basic. Some safari lodges offer single nights fly-camping in the bush.
Example – Norman Carr fly camp
Semi-permanent tented lodge
An alternative form of mobile camping is increasingly available, as operators, (such as Nomads and &Beyond) recognise the value of setting up a camp close to the migrating herds. These camps are really semi-permanent tents, very big, very luxurious, and you will not witness their ‘mobility’! Your camp will be prepared before your arrival, and remain for the duration of your stay. This is really the only way to guarantee peak migration game viewing
Example – Serengeti Under Canvas
Tented Lodge / Camp
A tented lodge or camp is a permanent structure, which never moves, in which accommodation is under canvas. Most have solid, wooden floors, proper bathrooms, running water and will include a fully solid structure bar and restaurant area. Experience the sensation of a night under canvas, with tent flaps pegged open to the stars, the sound of the African night all around you, but the comfort of real porcelain and heavy, wooden beds... Tented Camps are equally as well appointed as a lodge (see below), in terms of comforts such as swimming pools etc. Example – Selous Safari Camp
Lodge
The definition of a lodge is less clear. This is a term used for a smaller, often owner-run accommodation, as distinct from a large hotel. They are usually truly luxurious and beautifully appointed, usually have swimming pools and almost all have their own resident vehicles, trackers and guides. A lodge is a typical place to stay on safari.
Example – Beho Beho
Hotels
The safari hotels tend to be much larger, and less personal and intimate versions of lodges. As a matter of course they tend not to have their own safari vehicles, or guides, and so we would arrange a private safari for guests and use the hotel simply for board and lodging.
Example – Serengeti Serena Hotel
House
There are a few options to enjoy your own house in Africa, either on safari or at the beach. The idea being that a group of friends or family takes over the many rooms of the house to have a self contained holiday
Example – Robin's House
Villa
This is a beach concept only. Many of the larger beach resorts, in an effort to attract a higher spending client, have built a number of villas hidden away from the rest of the hotel. They tent to be ultra luxurious, often with private plunge pools and butlers
Example – The Ocean Suite
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SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Depending on what suits you, or the country which you wish to visit, your safari may be include 4x4 driving expeditions, walking, boating in motor boats or man-powered mokoros, or watching wildlife from horseback or hot air balloon! We have highlighted many of the individual options on our 'Other Interests' page, but do discuss your abilities and interests when you telephone us to discuss your first-stage plans.
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SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Depending on what suits you, or the country which you wish to visit, your safari may be include 4x4 driving expeditions, walking, boating in motor boats or man-powered mokoros, or watching wildlife from horseback or hot air balloon! We have highlighted many of the individual options on our 'Other Interests' page, but do discuss your abilities and interests when you telephone us to discuss your first-stage plans.
Driving Safaris
We specialise in private safaris, either with your own driver-guide or as a morning or afternoon safari expedition from your lodge or camp. Some camps encourage very early morning starts, with a drive lasting a few hours, returning to the lodge for lunch or staying out with a picnic. Invariably the wildlife action and interest of the landscape is such that the time flies, although we do not tend to recommend this type of safari to those with young children. Different parks and reserves have their own rules and regulations; in Tanzania, for example, there are predominantly closed-sided vehicles in the north of Tanzania, and open-sided vehicles in the south.
Walking Safaris
Please see our Walking Safaris page for a full breakdown of your options to enjoy the best of these African landscapes on foot. Such glorious natural landscapes are a joy to walk, but these are increasingly complicated depending on just how much dangerous wildlife you may encounter on the way!
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If you are seeking specific activities that are not immediately apparent here, discuss camping, boating, trekking or other wildlife experience or speak to our safari experts.
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