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Does an African safari feature on your bucket list? It should! Africa has so much to offer, from spectacular scenery, friendly people and cultural treasures to blissful beaches. But above all else, it is the wildlife and safari lifestyle that will draw you back, again and again. Once you go on your first safari, Africa gets into your blood. You develop a deep longing to return to this magical continent, and to start planning your next African safari holiday. Be warned, Africa is very addictive!
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12-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife Tour
$7,899 to $8,299 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Batwa Experience (Highlight), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 176 Reviews
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7-Day Zambia's Big Five Tour to South Luangwa and Kafue
$3,704 to $3,924 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Bush CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Kafue NP, Busanga Plains (Kafue NP), Lusaka (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
4.9/5 – 150 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Great Migration Safari
$3,135 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 330 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Legendary Landscapes Tour
$2,857 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 217 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Fly in Best Tour from Zanzibar to Northern Parks
$2,440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Telly Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 149 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Radisson Kruger Safari
$924 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,990 Reviews
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7-Day Major Parks Kenyan Luxury Safari in 4x4 Jeep
$2,750 to $3,588 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Ramble Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 26 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Join Group Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 428 Reviews
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Best Seller
11-Day Vic Falls, Cape Town, Winelands & Kruger Safari
$4,155 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Victoria Falls, Franschhoek (Winelands), Cape Town (City), Cape Peninsula, Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Explore and Travel Africa
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Majestic Tanzania - High-End
$4,070 to $5,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 493 Reviews
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14-Day Uganda Gorilla Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari
$4,070 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Sipi Falls (Highlight), Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Big Five Safari - Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Others
$2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu District, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 622 Reviews
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4-Day Serengeti Luxury Safari Fly in & out from Zanzibar
$2,761 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar Airport (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kla Adventures
5.0/5 – 30 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Tremisana Lodge - Kruger Park Safari
$1,329 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Moholoholo (Wildlife Sanctuary), 3 Rondavels (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 303 Reviews
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10-Day Okavango Circumnavigation - Okavango Expeditions
$4,730 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range CampingYou Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun (End)
Early Kingfisher Safari
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Best Honeymoon Luxury Safari + Zanzibar Beach
$4,554 to $5,286 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 469 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Luxury Big Kenya Safari
$3,570 to $4,170 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 550 Reviews
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7-Day Tanzania's Big Five Odyssey
$2,329 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 192 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Explore Masai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha Private
$1,056 to $1,210 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 1,911 Reviews
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7-Day 4-Star Okavango Delta, Chobe NP & Victoria Falls
$3,575 to $5,396 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
7 Questions About African Safari Tours
Answered by
Harriet Nimmo
Harriet is a zoologist with more than 20 years’ experience working in conservation communications. She has traveled extensively throughout central, eastern and southern Africa, and has visited most of Africa’s national parks at least twice.› More about Harriet
7 Questions About African Safari Tours
Why should I choose an African safari tour?
“There are so many reasons to choose an African safari. Going on safari is an unforgettable experience, offering a heady mix of adventure, thrilling wildlife sightings, cultural encounters and spectacular scenery. It is a chance to escape the fast pace of the modern world. You’ll retreat to a simpler, more peaceful way of life, reconnecting with the daily rhythms of nature. For me, the wildlife sightings provide the adrenaline that keeps me coming back, time and time again. Who can ever forget their first sighting of an elephant in the wild or realizing just how tall a giraffe really is? And there is something so primeval when hearing the roar of a lion under a glittering night sky. Finally, going on safari can help protect Africa’s wild animals and wild places. The more paying visitors, the more local people are employed and the more incentive there is to protect Africa’s natural wonders.”
1Which are the best African countries for going on safari?
“All the classic safari countries make wonderful destinations for African safari tours. These countries are Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. Which country you choose may depend on whether you’d like to combine your safari with another activity. For example you may like to add some beaches and/or Zanzibar in East Africa. Or perhaps Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe, or fine dining around Cape Town and the winelands of South Africa. If this is your first safari, South Africa is a good option. The private reserves bordering Kruger National Park can almost guarantee sightings of the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino). South Africa also has good infrastructure and excellent levels of service. However, you will not get the sweeping savannahs and ‘Out of Africa’ scenes here. For these you need to travel to Kenya or Tanzania. Of course, these two countries also offer the incredible wildebeest migration. Note though, you need to travel here at the right time of year to see this. Zambia and Zimbabwe should also be considered. They have stunning national parks, including South Luangwa and Hwange respectively. Both countries are slightly more off the beaten track with less mass tourism. Botswana perhaps feels the wildest of the safari countries, although this comes with a price.”
2What time of year is best for going on a safari?
“The best time of year, and the peak season, for most safaris is the Dry season. This is when the bush is less dense, and the wildlife is drawn to waterholes. Generally the wildlife is easier to find and see at this time. The Dry season means bright sunny days, and cooler nights. Of course, as the Dry season is peak safari season, there are more travelers and prices are higher. Dry season generally falls from May/June to September/October. You may also wish to consider going during the Green season (also known as the Wet season or Emerald season). Although it may rain, often the showers are short downpours and then the sun comes back out again. It can be much cheaper to travel then, the bush is lush and green, and this is the breeding season for many of the animals. In East Africa, there are two Green seasons – the long rains between March and April or May, and the short rains from approximately late October or November into early December. In southern Africa the Green season is approximately from November to March. Temperatures can get very hot. Note that when it is wet there are more bugs and a greater risk of malaria.”
› Month-by-month review of the best time of year for a safari in Africa 3What wildlife can I expect to see?
“When it comes to seeing wildlife while on safari, this is wild nature and nothing can be guaranteed. You may see plenty of animals, including the Big Five. But there will be game drives when you don’t see very much at all. That will make the sightings you do see all the more special. The joy of safaris, and what makes them so addictive, is that you just never know what you might see around the next corner. If you listen closely to, and learn from your guide, you’ll be able to enjoy all aspects of Africa’s wildlife. Everything from baobab trees to dung beetle, to chameleon and cheeky mongoose. Don’t forget to also focus on the birds, as even a very quiet game drive usually delivers some great bird sightings.”
4What does a typical day look like on safari?
“All African safari holidays run to the same typical timetable. The best times to see wildlife, particularly predators being active, is at the beginning and end of the day. These golden hours at dawn and dusk are also the best times for photography. So be prepared for very early starts! You will usually be woken at dawn, and given tea, coffee, rusks or cereal. The aim is to get going on your game drive as early as possible at first light. The morning game drive usually lasts three to four hours, including a coffee and comfort break. You return to your camp or lodge for brunch. Then you are free to relax and take a siesta, or perhaps lie by the pool, during the middle of the day. It’s a good idea to bring something to read for this downtime. Later in the afternoon you will meet again for tea and snacks, before setting out on your second game drive of the day. This will usually include a stop for sundowner drinks, to watch the setting sun. The game drive then returns to your accommodations in the dark, using a spotlight to look for nocturnal (active during the night) animals. Evening meals are usually served just after returning to camp. In some countries night drives are offered after dinner at around 8pm. Such drives can be a unique opportunity to spot nocturnal wildlife such as genets. Unless you have paid for exclusive use, be prepared for sharing your game-drive vehicle with other guests. This can be huge fun (although sometimes you need to be quite tolerant). It is always a good idea to offer to swap around your seating positions during your safari.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“The costs of an African safari can vary enormously. You could pay anything from US$125 to US$1,000 per person per night, sometimes considerably more. Safaris can be an expensive holiday, and you generally get what you pay for. At the budget end of the spectrum are African safari packages where you join organized tours, departing on set dates, with other groups of people. South Africa and Kenya offer some of the best value-for-money safaris. Your choice of accommodations will affect the cost of your safari. Mobile safaris, where you sleep in tents, are great for groups of friends or families traveling together. Some safari lodges have taken luxury to the extreme, with private plunge pools etc. That said, you will probably have the same wildlife-viewing experience if staying in a more rustic lodge. It’s a matter of deciding what features are most important to you. If your reserve or lodge is remote, getting there will also impact the price. To visit the Okavango Delta, in Botswana, you can only fly into the Delta. There are no road transfers, so this adds to the price of your trip. The Serengeti is accessible by road, but this is a long, bone-rattling journey. It’s much easier and more comfortable to take a quick trip in a small plane. Whatever the costs of your safari, if you’ve experienced good service, do tip generously. A few extra dollars or euros will make a huge difference to your guide or lodge staff.”
6What should I consider when choosing an African safari tour?
“There are a lot of considerations to be taken into account when choosing an African safari tour operator. These include: If you are traveling with children, choose a family-friendly tour or lodge. In addition, you may prefer to choose a safari in a malaria-free area, for example in parts of South Africa. What type of safari do you want to go on? There are organized tours, departing on set dates, joining other groups of people. Or do you want an exclusive, tailor-made safari just for you? Are you happy to camp or do you want to stay in a luxury lodge? Your budget will probably determine your choices. Do you want to combine your safari with beaches, South Africa’s winelands, or a trip to Victoria Falls? This will help determine which country to choose.”
7Safari Reviews
Still recommended, but need more improvement
I booked the 7D6N Safari Tour with Jocky Tour, covering Maasai Mara -Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru - Hell's Gate-Amboseli. Good Experience: The first 5 days of the safari, guided by John from Jocky Tour, were very good. John's deep...
Best experience in Tanzania
I booked a 4-day safari. We did it at 3 locations, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It really was the best experience. Our driver/guide Agustino Laurency was really great, he told us very much information about the animals, all the...
Safari with serengeti landmark tours
Our safari with Serengeti landmark tours was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, the team demonstrated exceptional organization and went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly. The guides were incredibly...
The best experience ever
Going on a safari with Martial Adventures and their guide, Godson, is the best experience you can have when traveling to Tanzania. His expertise and kindness make the journey unforgettable, ensuring you feel safe and comfortable, just like...
SUPER
Did a 12 day safari with super eagles travel and tours and had an amazing birthday celebration in Kenya. Daisy helped organize and set up the perfect itinerary. She is very responsive and will do everything in her power to ensure you have...
Watch out
We booked and paid for a mid-level ensuited tented safari with Jibha last year. What we got was a budget safari with no ensuited tents. Patrick acknowledged that what we got was not of the standard we’d paid for and agreed that we should...