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- Cape Town to Zanzibar
- Jungle, Falls & Game Parks - 46 days
- Kruger, Eswatini & Lesotho Safari 14D/13N
- 12 Day | Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Chobe National Park and Cape Town
- Southern Africa Safari Adventure
- Southern Safari 18 Days/17 Nights
- Exotic East African Adventure 7 Days/6 Nights
- Zimbabwe & Botswana Game Trail
- 30-Day Ultimate Africa Private Expedition
- Africa Encompassed Southbound
Safari adventures await across Southern Africa's premier destinations. Tracked rhinos illuminate Matobo's wilderness, while elephants roam freely in Chobe. Wildlife encounters unfold at Etosha's waterholes, complemented by game drives in South Luangwa, Mikumi, and the magnificent Okavango Delta.
Duration 41 days Destinations South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Physical Rating Easy Distance 3997 mi Operator Intrepid Travel From $9,655
5% Off- NZ$9,172You save $483
The Big Five roam freely across Africa's finest safari destinations - from Masai Mara to Kruger National Park. Professional guides lead wildlife viewing in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Nakuru. The Great Migration unfolds as black rhinos traverse their natural habitat.
Duration 46 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa Age Range 18 to 75 year olds Physical Rating Moderate Distance 4499 mi Operator On The Go Tours From $17,155
20% Off- NZ$13,724+$1,895 local paymentsYou save $3,431
Premier safari destinations unfold from Kruger's vast savanna to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi's rhino sanctuary. Specialized game drives pair with guided bush walks and evening wildlife viewing, all led by seasoned safari guides.
Duration 14 days Destinations South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho Age Range up to 99 year olds Physical Rating Moderate Distance 1339 mi Operator Bamba Travel From
20% Off- NZ$5,344
Wildlife thrives at Hwange National Park and Chobe National Park. Elephant herds cross the Chobe River majestically, while the Painted Dog Conservation Centre offers unique insights. Morning and afternoon safari drives reveal nature's secrets.
Duration 12 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Physical Rating Relaxing Distance 1824 mi Operator Timeline Travel DMC From
20% Off- NZ$11,455
Kruger National Park hosts 147 mammal species in their natural habitat. Kalahari elephants roam Chobe freely, while the Zambezi River teems with wildlife beneath Victoria Falls' cascades. Six game drives seek Big Five encounters.
Duration 11 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia Age Range 12 to 99 year olds Physical Rating Moderate Distance 1819 mi Operator Tours of Distinction From
20% Off- NZ$8,253
Masterful safari journey unites wildlife viewing, cultural tours, and scenic landscapes. Daily game drives, boat safaris, and walking tours with expert guides. Emphasis on comfort with luxury lodges and private transfers throughout journey.
Duration 18 days Destinations South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana Age Range up to 99 year olds Physical Rating Easy Distance 2901 mi Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
20% Off- NZ$16,844
Exotic East African Adventure 7 Days/6 Nights
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Very good service from this tour agency.”
FIROJ, traveled in October
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater safaris feature stays at Kubu Kubu Lodge and Lake Masek Camp, costing approx. $920 per day. Professional guides lead game drives, with optional hot air balloon safaris available.
Duration 7 days Destinations Mauritius, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Physical Rating Easy Distance 4837 mi Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
20% Off- NZ$12,244
Top wildlife destinations unfold: Kruger's Big Five, Hwange's elephant herds, and Chobe's river safaris. Guided walks in Matobo reveal rhinos, while mokoro excursions navigate the Okavango Delta. Open 4WD vehicles with local trackers ensure premium viewing.
Duration 16 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana Age Range 12 to 79 year olds Physical Rating Moderate Distance 2063 mi Operator Sunway Safaris From
20% Off- NZ$4,124+$564 local payments
African wildlife flourishes across premier destinations, including Big Five territory in Kruger National Park and Serengeti. Twin Lakes Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park serves as base for expert-led game drives and walking safaris.
Duration 30 days Destinations South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Age Range 6 to 85 year olds Physical Rating Relaxing Distance 4515 mi Operator Professional Safari Africa From
20% Off- NZ$40,093
Africa Encompassed Southbound
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Splurge for having a cook on this trip the days are SOOOO long that we would roll in at 7 and get everything organized for a 9pm dinner.”
Parker, traveled in January
Wildlife thrives throughout Africa's premier parks. Lake Nakuru's rhinos, Bwindi Forest's gorillas, Serengeti's wildebeest migration, and Ngorongoro Crater's diverse ecosystem create unforgettable moments. Specialized guides lead 4x4 game drives.
Duration 63 days Destinations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Physical Rating Moderate Distance 5946 mi Operator Intrepid Travel From $20,425
10% Off- NZ$18,383You save $2,042
What people love about African Safaris
- Exotic East African Adventure 7 Days/6 Nights
Very good service from this tour agency
- Africa Encompassed Northbound
This tour was amazing! The itinerary was well thought-out and didn't leave anything to chance, or miss anything I wanted to see. It felt very comprehensive, though, of course, there's always more to see wherever you go. I was impressed with Intrepid's concern about safety on activities (they risk assess all activities that are recommended by their guides) and ethics, both re: animal welfare and cultural safety. I was expecting the food to be very basic and not particularly exciting but I was wrong. This tour includes a cook, and your "participation" in cooking basically just includes shopping food up - the cook plans your meals and actually cooks them. Which makes for a more relaxing time. Not only that but the food was amazing. Curries, pasta with excellent sauces, lamb chops - you name it, we had it. And they catered well for vegetarians as well. In particular though, the team really made this trip worthwhile. I particularly want to that Chris, Peter, and David (CT to Nairobi section) for making things feel so comfortable, and making sure everyone felt safe during the trip. I also really appreciated Chris's knowledge of the areas we traveled through, which he shared around campfires at night. Overall, I highly recommend this tour as a very comprehensive 'introduction' to Southern and Eastern Africa. I would absolutely travel with Intrepid again given the high quality of service.
- Africa Encompassed Southbound
Our trip was broken into two different tour leaders (Lelei and Nash), drivers (Sam and Strong Patrick) and cooks (Nicholas and Simon) all of which were phenomenal. I still am trying to figure out when the cook actually slept. All the guides went out of their way to explain their culture. Splurge for having a cook on this trip the days are SOOOO long that we would roll in at 7 and get everything organized for a 9pm dinner being cooked while tents were going up, showers being taken and one beer to be consumed. There are quite a lof of TIA (This is Africa) moments but our guides were so good at quickly figuring out alternatives i.e. bridges washed away to the campsite and finding new campsites, campsites being flooded and again finding alternative accommodation, the bus broke down once outside Nairobi and a quick fix was found. By far the best part of the trip was the Gorilla section - the chimpanzees, the boat tour the same day with so many animals on the river including baby elephants and hippos was mind blowing, gorillas - had no idea what to expect and just out of this world experience (do not do Mt Sabyano hike unless you are VERY in shape), the Masai Mara had cheetahs killing in front of us, cheetahs on kills with pups, lion fights, lioness with cubs etc etc. I have to say the Nairobi to Zanzibar isn’t really worth it on it’s own and hard to assimilate with the group if you jump on here because the first part of the gorilla tour is exhausting. If you can do the entire trip from the beginning, bonds are made from the beginning and harder to break into as time goes on unless you are a couple. The tents were well taken care of and sleeping pads were sufficient on their own except maybe 4 days as you moved more south due lack of grass to sleep on. Be aware that if you are over 5 foot 10 you need your own tent because the footprint is too small and your feet and head touch the damp tent leading to unpleasant evenings, I am 5 foot 6 and it just fit me. I was really unsure of what temperature sleeping bag to take and a 0 degree celcius bag worked perfectly. Our first night was freezing though luckily as a Canadian I had brought a down jacket and scarf but if you just get a blanket all will be fine.First campsite was some peoples favourites or some peoples least favourite (toilet wasn’t working and no water to drain the toilet but lots of animals wondering through camp). Chimpanzee campsite was also a little rough but after that all were quite decent (basic but decent) and lots of upgrades for people who have the money...I stuck to camping. Lockers fit my 55L bag well, it’s best if you have a 20L waterproof bag with a flat bottom that you store your night stuff and toiletry stuff in as there aren’t hooks in the showers sometimes. More showers than you imagine and even if there is wifi many times there are just too many people on it and nothing happens. Would definitely recommend SIM cards for Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as you spend your most time in these countries. I would do your own laundry as the laundry completed by the locals did come back smelling good but were still dirty which was disappointing and one of my shirts just didn’t come back, check out the scrubba bags. If there are a few of you hand doing laundry with a beer and music it was a good time. The bus has laundry buckets. Each country was so incredibly different for the first ¾ of the trip especially Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. I found that in Malawi it was just too overwhelming with people trying to sell craft goods all the time that I was quite panicked but it is very poor there at the same time so I understand their plight - I literally had 5 guys run me down at the beach with sand flying at their feet it was quite scary to get run after and surrounded. I am a SUPER active person and spent many sleepless nights for months ahead of time stressing about all of the sitting and yes there was A LOT of sitting, up to 12 hours some days but it was tolerable and I wouldn’t do it any other way in retrospect. Don’t even think it’s possible to go for runs on this tour you just get in too late and your up early to leave. I did not gain weight on the trip but you have to consciously remember not to cram huge portions of the yummy food onto your plate and consider what activity you did that day. PLEASE factor in tipping your driver, leader and tour guide DO NOT FORGOT to add it into your budget or get to the end of the trip and think wow that’s a lot of money to give them and undermine the hard work they’ve done the entire tour for YOU. Expect to pay a lot in tipping, you pay not only those 3 busy bees but every single person you meet along the way and the Gorilla trek is tips tips tips (about 60 US) for each military escort, trackers, guide and porters. This trip was once in a lifetime, I had low expectations since I hate sitting still and I don’t like the heat but I LOVED it. Totally recommend. PS bring a seat cushion, your bum will thank you.
What our customers ask about African Safari Tours
What are the best times of year to see wildlife on an African safari?
The prime wildlife viewing seasons differ across Africa's regions. East African destinations like Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti draw visitors from July to October during the Great Migration. The dry winter months from May to October bring excellent viewing in Southern Africa's Kruger and Chobe parks as animals congregate near water sources. A recent visitor to Chobe shared: "We saw so many animals at a close distance - hippos elephants Cape buffalo giraffes zebras crocodile wild dogs. We even watched a pride of lions for over an hour!"
What accommodation options are available on African safaris?
Safari lodging spans from high-end lodges to authentic tented camps. The Mdluli Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park provides luxury tents with private bathrooms air conditioning and infinity pools with bush views. For a more traditional experience mobile tented camps in the Okavango Delta put guests closer to nature. The Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge in Uganda features rooms that look out over the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
What's included in typical safari tour packages?
Standard safari packages cover lodging professional guides 4x4 game drives park fees and most meals. Mukisa Safaris in Uganda includes full board accommodation English-speaking guides all game drives boat rides and gorilla permits. Extra activities like hot air balloon rides over the Masai Mara ($500) or Victoria Falls helicopter tours ($150) cost additional fees. While local transport is included international flights usually are not.
Are African safaris suitable for families with children?
Many safari operators welcome families though age limits exist for certain activities. Gorilla tracking in Uganda requires participants to be 15 or older. Family-friendly destinations include Kruger and Chobe with their child-oriented lodges and malaria-free areas. Timeline Travel DMC Safari accepts children aged 6 and up with reduced rates for those under 12 sharing rooms with parents.
What medical precautions should I take for an African safari?
Visit your doctor 6-8 weeks before departure to discuss required vaccinations and malaria prevention. While lodges like The Victoria Falls Hotel and Chobe Safari Lodge maintain first aid facilities travelers should pack personal medications and basic medical supplies. Protection from sun and proper hydration are essential. One experienced traveler advises: "Bring good insect repellent and sunscreen and be prepared for early mornings and long days which can be physically demanding."
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