African Safari Holidays

Top 5 Best Safaris in Africa

There is nothing out there that can substitute the raw thrill of an encounter with a signature species in its own backyard, be that jungle, plain or waterways.

Whether that’s catching sight of the elusive Black rhino crossing the undulated terrain in the Masai Mara on our Kenya Safari Holidays, a Mountain Gorilla cradling it’s young in the misty peaks of Bwindi on our Uganda Safari Holidays or see tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth’s National Park during our Rwanda Safari Holidays, our safari trips allow you to admire these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

Take a look at our top five recommended African Safari Holidays to ignite your spirit of adventure.

1. Kenya & Tanzania Safari
   On this Kenya safari tour, you can enjoy exhilarating game drives across Lake Nakuru National Park and visits to the world’s largest unbroken caldera – the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can see Flamingos, leopards and lions coming to quench their thirst. After all the excitement, end your Kenya & Tanzania Adventure unwinding on the white sands of Zanzibar or take a snorkelling excursion to see bottlenose dolphins and green turtles if you’re lucky!
   
2. The Zambezi Valley
   Sometimes the best way to get up close and personal to wildlife on a safari trip, is to take to the water on a dug-out canoe and this is exactly what we do on our Zambezi Valley trip. On this Zambian adventure, we venture out on a three-day exploration of the Zambezi River, where we may encounter crocodiles basking on the riverbanks, elephants feeding in the afternoon and pods of hippos in deeper water.
   
3. Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari
   Crossing from the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Botswana, this action-packed itinerary takes you on a spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park – a park best known for its large populations of elephant herds and African buffalo among other interesting species. After we visit the beautiful Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, we head to the Okavango Delta. Home to a vast array of wildlife, it’s not uncommon to come across white rhinos, giraffes and the vibrant saddle-billed stork on the riverbanks.
   
4. Tanzania Wildlife Safari
   Aside from embarking on daily safaris in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, this African safari trip also shows what the nocturnal species are up to with exhilarating night drives in Tanzania. This trip allows you to enjoy a classic, yet intimate safari experience through the use of a mobile campsite so you can get a front row seat to the Great Migration of wildebeests in season.
   
5. Namibia 4WD Desert Safari
   Once you’ve witnessed the towering pink sand dunes and petrified forests, it’s the desert adapted wildlife tracking in Namibia that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory. With two days spent in the private Palmwag Concession searching for desert elephants and Black rhinos alongside wild camping near the San Bushman engravings, we also go on an exhilarating 4WD Desert Safari into the Onguma Game Reserve and Etosha National Park a place that’s famous for its watering holes that are known to attract the Big Five.

How long are your African safari holidays?

If you book one of our African safari package holidays you will be away for anywhere between eight and 18 days. Should you be seeking one of our shorter trips, our Classic Kenya Safari could be perfect for you while our longer excursions include visiting the Masai Mara or exploring the wonders of Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Should you be combining your holiday with a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, and want to customise your trip accordingly, our Private Adventures are designed specifically to provide you with a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Are your African safari holidays guided?

Yes, no matter which of our African safari package holidays you choose, you’ll benefit from the unique insight and guidance of one of our experts. They’ll know the lay of the land better than anyone and will be able to take you to all the best spots for viewing those incredible animals you’ve been desperate to see.