Safari Experiences

From the drama of the Great Migration to the stillness of a walking safari, Africa rewards every kind of traveller. Explore the experiences that define a journey on the continent.

A male lion resting in golden savanna grass at first light

Big Five Safari

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in the wild heart of Africa

Best Time: May – Sep

Top Region: Greater Kruger

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Male lion surveying the open Serengeti plains along the migration route

Great Migration Safari

Follow two million animals across the Serengeti and Masai Mara

Animals: ~2 million

Crossings: Jul – Oct

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Elephants moving through open bushveld seen at eye level

Walking Safari

Experience the African bush on foot, at the pace of the wild

Walk Length: 2–4 hours

Group Size: Max 8

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A mountain gorilla family resting in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla Trekking

One hour with mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Rwanda and Uganda

Population: ~1,000+

Time with Gorillas: 1 hour

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Zebra grazing on the savanna before a journey to the coast

Beach & Bush Safari

Pair the drama of the wild with the calm of the Indian Ocean

Ideal Stay: 10–14 nights

Safari: 4–6 nights

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A family herd of elephants with calves crossing the plains

Family Safari

Shared wonder for every generation, safely and comfortably planned

Best Age: 6 years +

Malaria-Free: Madikwe, Eastern Cape

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A brightly coloured African bird perched on a branch

Birdwatching Safari

More than 2,000 species across a continent of colour and song

Species: 2,000+ in Africa

Kruger: 500+ species

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Honeymoon Safari

Private, romantic journeys where the world contracts to two

Ideal Stay: 10–14 nights

Best Time: May – Oct

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Towering red sand dunes of the Namib Desert at sunrise

Desert Safari

The ancient dunes, silence and survivors of the Namib and Kalahari

Namib Age: ~55 million yrs

Tallest Dunes: 300 m +

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Wildlife framed in soft golden light on the savanna

Photographic Safari

Specialist guides, perfect light and the patience to capture the shot

Golden Hours: 2 per day

Lens: 100–400 mm

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Every experience above can be tailored to your travel dates, group size and the sightings you most want to achieve.

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