A safari is a modern-day luxury adventure through the African wilderness. The perfect safari is an unforgettable experience, but planning the perfect safari is a careful process that greatly benefits from helpful guides with expert knowledge. If you've got a rough idea of where you want to go on safari, what you want to see, and which dates you're planning for, then you can use our safari cost calculator.
Need Advice?Our Safari Cost Calculator will help you estimate how much your perfect safari will cost based on your preferences and travel plans. Once you are ready to plan your safari in greater detail.
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If you're still looking for inspiration, take a look at some of our safari itineraries. These are some of the trips that we've helped make a reality for travelers and guests to our beautiful part of the world in our over 25 years as a safari and tour operator. These trip plans stretch across the length and breadth of Southern Africa, from Zambia all the way down to South Africa. Our travel blog is another great source for ideas, going through some of the top safari destinations, activities, and experiences to savor. There are several articles that are focused on travelers with a particular focus or goal in mind for their trip to Southern Africa, from luxury safaris, beach holidays, and family-focused holidays to tours for foodies and wine lovers.
After calculating the estimated costs, you’re one step closer to your dream safari experience. There are a few general tips to keep in mind when thinking about where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do. Our staff will guide you through everything you need to know once you're ready to book your trip, and our Travel Tips page has answers to frequently asked questions.
Contact us, and we will build a tailored itinerary to fit your exact preferences, sorting out all the planning and travel arrangements to make sure your safari is as memorable as it is relaxing.
When choosing which places you'd like to visit and in which timeframe, bear in mind that flying between destinations takes time out of your itinerary. For example, a flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls takes roughly 3 hours but requires being at the airport a few hours before and driving to the airport from your accommodation. This can mean a whole day has been spent on travel time. While we'd love to show you as many destinations as you'd like, having too many destinations in mind for too short a period makes for an unrealistic plan.
When planning your safari, it's essential to know what each destination has to offer. Here are the countries we operate in, along with a brief description of what you can expect and links to all the information you might need about deciding which countries to consider in your trip itinerary.
South Africa is a diverse country with many different experiences to offer, from the bustling city of Cape Town in the far south to the Kruger National Park in the far north.
Botswana is a top destination for luxury safaris and wildlife, renowned for the Okavango Delta, and the Chobe National Park and home to one elephant for every 15 people.
Namibia has some stunning arid landscapes and safari destinations, from the western coast, where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, to Sossusvlei and Etosha National Park.
Mozambique is a subtropical paradise in Southern Africa, famed for its pristine beaches, the untamed wilderness of its most remote areas and its vibrant marine life.
Zambia is a conservation juggernaut known for its mega parks, Kafue and South Luangwa, within its landlocked interior, and the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls on its southern boundary.
Zimbabwe is home to the beautiful Hwange National Park, stunning views of the Victoria Falls from the south and a rich cultural heritage going back to the pre-colonial era.
Every country in Southern Africa has a list of experiences and destinations to enjoy, and it often makes sense to explore a wilderness area or destination properly, rather than trying to get in as many destinations as possible. Our friendly staff will have great recommendations on how much time to spend in one place, ensuring that you get the full experience without overstaying, and will equally be able to suggest great destination combinations if you're unsure. Equally, they might be able to help you with hidden gems close to the world-famous places you already know about, making your trip all the more exciting.
If you're unsure about what is to be found in Southern Africa, here are some of the highlight destinations.
The largest waterfall in the world.
A desert oasis drawing hundreds of thousands of animals to its waters each year.
South Africa's largest national park and home to the Big 5, including 10% of all African rhinos.
The multicultural hub of South Africa and home to the African Penguin.
This region is one of the most floristically diverse in the world, and is known for breathtaking mountain views and ocean vistas.
The heart of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world.
A vast salt pan forms the center of one of Africa's great wildlife viewing destinations.
One of Africa’s largest national parks just an hour from the capital of Zambia, Lusaka.
Famous for its water safaris and rich wildlife along the Zambezi River.
A home to many migratory animals and one of the first places to introduce walking safaris.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known as 'four pools' in the local tongue.
A group of idyllic, exclusive islands off the coast of Mozambique.
A marine paradise off the Mozambican coast.
Zimbabwe's largest game reserve with great concentrations of large animals.
One of the largest salt pans in the world and a seasonal breeding spot for southern flamingo.
Botswana's flagship national park with great herds of elephants and never-ending meandering streams.
A coastal town in Namibia where the desert meets the blue sea.
It can be difficult to judge accommodation beforehand, so we categorize the accommodation we book for guests into three main categories:
This typically corresponds to 4-star accommodation, with well-finished interiors and comfortable rooms.
Luxury accommodation corresponds to 5-star accommodation with a luxury feel and spacious rooms from which to enjoy your trip.
Top-end accommodation typically refers to the 5-star accommodation that takes luxury to a different level of comfort and style.
Our guided tours are led by one of our capable travel guides. A travel guide is someone that accompanies you on your journey, sharing stories and insights and ensuring that the entire trip goes exactly according to plan. They make sure you arrive on time, leave on time, that you are comfortable and that you are enjoying yourself. Naturally, one can imagine that having a guide makes your trip all the more memorable and seamless - which is why we recommend having a guided tour or safari if your budget allows it.
Families with children will have a great time on a safari. Many safari lodges take special care in organizing activities for children and facilitating the whole family, and there are loads of exciting experiences that everyone can enjoy all around Southern Africa. South Africa and Namibia are largely malaria-free, meaning no extra precautions need to be taken in that regard. However, for those countries and destinations that do fall within a malaria area, ensure that the whole family is well-prepared and takes the necessary preventative medication. Taking children under six years of age to areas that do have malaria is generally not recommended, but make sure to consult your local physician before your travels, regardless.
Ensure that you check the visa requirements for your safari or tour well in advance. Below are links to the official government pages for visa exemptions and requirements for each country.
