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Our itinerary ideas are a good first step if you’re thinking about embarking on a safari. You might already have a destination in mind and are looking to pin down your ideas. Perhaps you’d like to compare several different options. Or, you might want to find out what you can do at different times of year in different destinations. Whichever it is, these trip ideas are designed by our safari specialists to showcase just some of the experiences you can have and the places you can explore on an African safari.

Our specialists can tailor any of these itineraries to match your interests, tastes and budget. They’ll add in experiences to enrich your safari further, pick out the camps and lodges that will most appeal to you, and advise you on how to link up a safari across destinations. Let the journey begin.

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Ideas for your safari trip

These itineraries cover some of our most popular safaris and routes that work particularly well, as chosen by our safari specialists. Some focus purely on safari, others combine time in the bush with beach relaxation or a city break. Use them simply as inspiration, because your safari will be tailored to your particular tastes and interests by your dedicated specialist.

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  • The Battlefields, South Africa

    Classic KwaZulu-Natal self-drive tour

    South Africa
    • Visit local artisans and sample some of the excellent food on offer in the Natal Midlands.

    • Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains.

    • Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites.

    • Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve.

    12 days from £3,305pp

  • Leopard in Kruger National Park

    Mpumalanga self-drive & Kruger safari

    South Africa
    • Drive along the Panorama Route for incredible views over the Drakensberg Escarpment.

    • Stay in a luxurious lodge in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

    • See the Big Five on morning, afternoon and evening game drives in the Kruger.

    • Head out on bush walks with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the area's wildlife.

    8 days from £3,415pp

  • Table Mountain South Africa

    Highlights of South Africa self-drive tour

    South Africa
    • Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.

    • Learn about Cape Town’s chequered history on a private guided walking tour.

    • Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch.

    • Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting.

    • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in Addo Elephant National Park.

    15 days from £4,080pp

  • Dead Vlei

    Namibia self-drive family safari

    Namibia
    • Climb up the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

    • Kayak among the hundred-strong seal colony at Pelican Point.

    • Sit up late into the night around the floodlit waterhole in Etosha and watch the animals come to drink.

    15 days from £4,110pp

  • Elephant in Murchison Falls National Park

    Source of the Nile safari

    Uganda
    • Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.

    • Take a boat trip to the foot of the thundering Murchison Falls.

    • Go chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.

    • Search for rhino at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

    8 days from £4,550pp

  • Tsavo West, Kenya

    Kenya by train

    Kenya
    • Visit Nairobi National Park, which boasts spectacular wildlife including large numbers of rhino.

    • Take a picnic in the Ngong Hills for spectacular views across Kenya.

    • Enjoy a wildlife-rich safari both by private vehicle and also on foot.

    • Snorkel in the Kisite Marine Park, with the chance of seeing dolphins and enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch.

    13 days from £4,995pp

  • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

    Classic northern Tanzania safari

    Tanzania
    • Search for the Big Five on private game drives in northern Tanzania's best-known reserves.

    • Experience the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands, and explore the Serengeti’s sweeping plains.

    • Track endangered black rhino and see lion, hyena and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater.

    • Watch flamingos and hippo around the shores of Lake Manyara.

    9 days from £5,990pp

  • Territorial Hippos, South Luangwa National Park

    South Luangwa safari

    Zambia
    • Relax with a drink as you watch the sun set over the Luangwa River from your treehouse at Chamilandu.

    • Enjoy a night safari searching for leopard, bush babies, honey badgers and porcupines.

    • Head out on an early morning walking safari, following the tracks of big game and searching for smaller animals in the bush.

    10 days from £6,050pp

  • Herd of Elephant, Etosha National Park

    Northern Namibia self-drive safari to Victoria Falls

    Namibia, Botswana and Zambia
    • Get up close and personal to the big cats at the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima.

    • Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and canoe along the Zambezi.

    • View the wonderful riverine birdlife and wildlife of the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) bordering Botswana's Okavango Delta.

    • Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park.

    17 days from £6,265pp

  • Santorini Mozambique, deck area outside suite

    Luxury Kruger safari & Vilanculos beach

    South Africa and Mozambique
    • Track the Big Five on twice-daily game drives.

    • Discover the 350 bird species found within the Kruger National Park.

    • Enjoy a scenic transfer and marvel at the breathtaking views on the Panorama Route.

    • Kayak, dive and snorkel in Mozambique's warm Indian Ocean waters.

    12 days from £6,820pp

  • Lion and lioness, Chobe National Park

    Exploring Botswana & Victoria Falls without small aircraft

    Botswana and Zimbabwe
    • This trip is designed to make the most of road transfers and avoid light aircraft flights.

    • Explore the footpaths and waterways of Victoria Falls with a private guide.

    • Explore Chobe National Park for some excellent sightings of elephants.

    • Go in search of lions, leopards, and buffaloes in the community-owned Khwai Concession.

    12 days from £6,995pp

  • Masai Mara, Kenya

    Mara & Mahé explorer

    Kenya and Seychelles
    • Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Seychelles looking for turtles.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean.

    • Enjoy some superb wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

    15 days from £7,630pp

  • The wildebeest migration, Kenya

    Classic Kenya Honeymoon

    Kenya
    • Enjoy breakfast with the resident giraffes at Giraffe Manor.

    • Experience the thrill of searching for the Big Five in the Masai Mara.

    • Relax on the idyllic white sandy beaches of the Kenya coast.

    15 days from £7,650pp

  • Lioness and roan antelope, Busanga region, Kafue National Park

    Secrets of Kafue National Park

    Zambia
    • Search for the cheetah on the Busanga Plains.

    • Look for tree-climbing lions, sable and roan antelope.

    • Take a walking safari with expert guides at Musekese Camp.

    • Enjoy fantastic birding along the river throughout your safari.

    • Relax at the idyllic KaingU Lodge at the end of your trip.

    14 days from £7,995pp

  • Flying over the Great Dune Sea on a Skeleton Coast Safari

    Luxury Namibia flying safari

    Namibia
    • See Namibia's vast and colourful landscapes, travelling by light aircraft between luxury camps.

    • Climb the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and experience the stark beauty of Namibia's most dramatic landscapes.

    • Enjoy expert guiding as you track black rhino on foot and enjoy excellent wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park.

    10 days from £7,995pp

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