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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. This well-known quote by Richard Mullin is so very true: ‘The only man I envy, is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to’. 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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Best Seller
3-Day Mara Budget Joining Safari
$300 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Wildebeest Safaris
4.9/5 – 441 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Semi Luxury Private Safari in Kenya
$1,840 to $2,150 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Mufasa Tours and Travels
5.0/5 – 336 Reviews
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5-Day Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife Safari in Uganda
$1,660 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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5-Day Short Holiday Package to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking
$1,592 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
4.9/5 – 253 Reviews
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7-Day Mid Range Private Safari
$2,110 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lelaa Tours And Safaris
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli Private Safari
$1,700 to $2,360 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Safari Arcade
4.9/5 – 35 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Gorilla and Kibale Chimps Trekking Safari
$1,790 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
East African Jungle Safaris
4.8/5 – 109 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Exotic Tanzanian Luxury Safari
$1,710 to $1,780 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 389 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Safari (Including Serengeti) & Zanzibar Extension
$4,245 to $4,995 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 377 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Experience
$561 to $604 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryGuest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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3-Day Camping Safari to Ngorongoro & Serengeti
$550 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Northern Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Focus in Africa
4.7/5 – 136 Reviews
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4-Day Okavango Fly-in Safari at Moremi Crossing
$1,940 to $2,690 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun (End)
Indigo Safaris
5.0/5 – 102 Reviews
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8-Day Beach & Safari Holiday Zanzibar - (Bs425)
$2,278 to $2,453 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Stone Town (Zanzibar), Tarangire NP, Maasai Village (Cultural Village), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (Beach), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.8/5 – 70 Reviews
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3-Day Safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park
$800 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Masai Mara Budget Group Joining Safari
$300 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Karibu Safaris In Kenya
4.9/5 – 1099 Reviews
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3-Day Exciting Masai Mara Safari- Daily Departures
$300 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Hyrax Safaris
4.9/5 – 164 Reviews
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6-Day Rwanda Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey Trekking
$2,298 pp (USD)
Rwanda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Kigali Airport (Kigali), Nyungwe NP (Chimps), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 38 Reviews
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6-Day Best of Kenya Safari
$1,190 to $1,560 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Beacon Safaris
4.9/5 – 233 Reviews
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9-Day Big Kenya Safari - Mid-Range
$2,340 to $2,940 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tsavo West NP, Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 389 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari
$3,183 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 132 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.
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 makes a good option. The private reserves bordering Kruger National Park can almost guarantee sightings of the Big Five. 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 May, and the short rains from approximately October to 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 (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant). 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 down time. 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 accommodation in the dark, using a spotlight to look for nocturnal 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 (only active at night) 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$1000 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 accommodation 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 as 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 is 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
Very good and easy to communicate
We booked 4 days 3 nights safari at Hoya Hoya lodge. Lodge is superb, great facility for only 12 guests, lovely staff and location. Only thing I would change is way to get there. We went with group transfer instead of private transfer. It...

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
Natasha was an absolute pleasure to work with. We were travelling with a group of 13 and she made our entire trip effortless. Even when we had airline delays from the U.S. she changed our internal flights in S.A. without any issues. We...

Professional, well-organized, and a pleasure to take a tour with
If you want to go on a safari in Africa, then this is the perfect opportunity! The service picks you up from your address, then drives you to the park, then you go through the park, lunch being provided, then they drive you back. So many...
The best experience
Just on my way back from a day safari and it was amazing. I can’t believe it was so cheap for such a brilliant day. We were picked up from our hotel at 6am. Driven to the National Park and then spent six hours with a very...

Very best tour operator
We had a wonderful experience with Savannah Explorers. Our tour guide Felix was the very best. We saw all of the big 5 plus so much more. We stayed in some wonderful places. We couldn’t have asked for more.

GREAT EXPERIENCE, BEST ORGANIZATION by Soul of Magascar and Enock!! Professionalism and friendliness
Enock has been a great guide, accurate and very attentive to our needs and safety but more and more a great travel partner! We really appreciated he joined us in every activities, during the trekking on the forests, visiting the villages...