Lizzie Williams

Exceptionally good game-viewing on the lush Chobe riverfront

A vast desert wilderness with impressive populations of large mammals and birds

An all-round destination with diverse landscapes, fascinating wildlife, beautiful coastline and intr

Kenya’s equatorial misty mountains and famous ‘tree lodges’

Guaranteed wildlife-viewing at the foot of Kilimanjaro

A pleasant forest ramble near the coast and excellent for bird-watching

A continuous reserve of Samburu on the southern banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River

A volcanic chain of scenic misty green hills with a fantastic view of Kilimanjaro

An easy walking and birding safari in an impressive coloured gorge

A meander through spectacular equatorial rainforest

A huge region that proves traditional pastoralists, commercial farmers and wildlife can all co-exist.

Currently the best place to see the Rift Valley’s flamingos

Rewarding game-viewing, even on a short visit, combined with great lake views

A thriving conservancy that protects rhino and many of Kenya's other endangered mammals

An unlikely oasis in Kenya’s inhospitable Northern Frontier

A timeless safari experience with a full complement of African animals

A beautiful off-the-beaten-track wildlife haven without the crowds

Game-viewing with a cityscape

See the Big Five including black rhino and the last three northern white rhino, and rescued and orphaned chimps at Sweetwaters.

A difficult park to visit but a rare opportunity to see roan antelope

A short wetland nature walk with the possibility of seeing an unusual antelope

Game-driving in an arid environment and unusual animals

Part of the dry-country safari ecosystem in Northern Kenya

A short excursion to see a variety of large mammals near the coast

The Big 5 in a wide East African savannah

Animal-rich grasslands sheltered by volcanic hills

Unspoilt wilderness and unique and stunning landscapes offering a variety of contrasting safari expe

A surreal rugged and barren landscape best known for the dramatic Fish River Canyon

An easy drive through a reserve wedged between Angola and Botswana

A landscape dotted with unusual rock formations and home to free-roaming elephant

Exceptionally good game-viewing in unusual environments

Exploration of the remote and sparsely-populated extreme northwest of Namibia

An adventurous safari in a huge expanse of dry woodland savannah on the edge of the Kalahari

Best for guided bird-watching or boat safaris on the Kwando floodplains

One of the world’s oldest and most scenic deserts, famous for its majestic giant dunes

Exploring Namibia’s only conserved area of swampland

The empty bleakness of the desolate Skeleton Coast

An empty sea of sand, diamond mining ghost towns and intrepid drives

A flat-topped sandstone plateau harbouring unique species

The fertile waterways of the pan-handle shaped Zambezi Region

South Africa is rightly celebrated for its magnificent natural beauty and excellent choice of parks

South Africa’s premier park for elephant-watching

A surreal rugged and barren landscape best known for the dramatic Fish River Canyon

A rocky desert environment with a raging waterfall spilling into a granite gorge

The aptly-named Valley of Desolation with amazing views of the Karoo landscape

Green grasslands against a backdrop of golden rocks

Characterised by its hills and offering easy game drives in pursuit of the Big Five

An attractive reserve best suited for a leisurely safari experience over a few days

A vast desert wilderness with impressive populations of large mammals and birds

South Africa’s flagship park with excellent facilities and unrivalled game-viewing

An ancient landscape offering a combination of cultural significance and rewarding game-viewing

A tranquil setting in the Waterberg Mountains with abundant plains game and with growing potential a

A well-located reserve and home to a good cross-section of KwaZulu Natal’s game species

An isolated and peaceful dry-habitat park with good numbers of grazing and browsing animals

Guaranteed sightings of mountain zebra on a scenic grassy plateau

A Big Five destination just a few hours’ drive from Johannesburg

A poignant battlefield site in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains

Excellent elephant action at waterholes and quiet bush atmosphere

A fledgling but rewarding Big Five safari destination with an excellent wilderness vibe

A pleasant bush drive in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands

East African landscapes at their best with the enticing additions of a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar beach

A scenic park with a range of interesting habitats in the shadow of Mount Meru

A unique park to see the chimpanzees made famous by primatologist Jane Goodall

A diverse variety of landscapes in a small area, sheltered by the magnificent Rift Valley escarpment

A stretch of typical savannah with unexpected game-viewing on Tanzania’s Great North Road

A spectacular wildlife extravaganza in the densely-packed Ngorongoro Crater

Good variety of wildlife in formidable landscapes

East Africa’s unique safari destination on the beach

Pure and peaceful wilderness

A quintessential ecosystem of endless plains and spectacular rivers with awe-inspiring numbers of African animals

Famous for its large herds of elephant and impressive baobab trees, and wilder and less crowded than

Mountain gorillas, chimps and birds in lush, well-watered and incredibly green hills and valleys

A special place to be granted an audience with the greatest of apes

Observing the busy lifestyle of chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

A neat small park good for a stopover on the way to primate country

A forested primate refuge high in the clouds

A thunderous waterfall on the mighty River Nile

Uganda’s offering of a typical East African reserve supporting herds of game

Varied wildlife, mighty rivers, and an excellent choice of safari activities.

Off the beaten track park famous for sitatunga and the astonishing bat migration

A good vantage point for experiencing the mighty Zambezi

A vast tract of undisturbed bush in the valley of the mighty Luangwa River.

A wonderfully wild location with a host of African animals

A good destination to combine game-viewing, fun activities, and natural attractions.

Impressive views of the Zambezi Valley but a challenging destination with limited game-viewing

An exceptionally scenic park of rugged landscapes and slow-moving rivers supporting a rich variety o

A wildlife extravaganza in an easy game-viewing landscape

A beautiful riverside environment in the tranquil Zambezi Valley

A solid granite plateau best-known for rock art and rhino-spotting

Excellent game-watching on Lake Kariba’s remote and tranquil southern shores

A short scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands, and a view of Zimbabwe’s tallest waterfall

Outstanding views of the Victoria Falls and the peaceful riverbanks of the Upper Zambezi