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Namibia Dunes Tours
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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10-Day Heart of the Savannah Wild Expedition Safari
$3,263 to $3,313 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 734 Reviews
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7-Day All-Inclusive Luxury Family Safari
$3,480 to $3,985 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1,665 Reviews
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5-Day Tarangire, 2 Nights Serengeti & Ngorongoro Luxury
$2,153 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 167 Reviews
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8-Day Great Migration Safari
$3,206 to $3,319 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 – 647 Reviews
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9-Day Incredible Journey
$6,131 to $10,348 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe NP), Maun (End)
Safari Online
5.0/5 – 148 Reviews
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7-Day Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari
$2,531 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator point Uganda (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
4.9/5 – 274 Reviews
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9-Day Big Kenya Safari - Mid-Range
$3,128 to $3,904 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou 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 – 690 Reviews
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4-Day Mid-Range Lodge Group Tour
$1,280 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 4,494 Reviews
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4-Day Nairobi-Amboseli-Tsavo East-Mombasa, Diani/Watamu
$984 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Tsavo East NP, Mombasa Beaches, Mombasa (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.8/5 – 201 Reviews
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7-Day Private Luxury Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Tour
$4,388 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 1,010 Reviews
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4-Day Serengeti Luxury Trip & Four Seasons Safari Lodge
$3,726 to $3,839 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Sereland Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 181 Reviews
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3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking Safari
$2,437 pp (USD)
Rwanda: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Ruhengeri (City), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Kigali Airport (End)
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 252 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Luxury Safari All-Inclusive
$3,701 to $4,309 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 750 Reviews
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11-Day Tanzanian Safari with Zanzibar Extension
$5,254 to $5,918 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Zanzibar (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 561 Reviews
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12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Big 5 Adventure
$4,472 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Safari Vacations and Travel Services
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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8-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Wonders Expedition
$3,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 183 Reviews
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3-Day Calving Migration, Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,328 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Southern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
kiliclimb Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 372 Reviews
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5-Day Classic Kenya Safari Mara Nakuru & Naivasha Group
$716 to $940 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
5.0/5 – 4,054 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari from Nairobi Kenya
$3,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania & Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 347 Reviews
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3-Day Tarangire & Arusha Park Tour
$727 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Moshi (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Silence
5.0/5 – 157 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
Harriet Nimmo
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
Very friendly and helpful
My driver Tiyani was an excellent driver. He was very friendly and helpful on the trip from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg.
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Exceptional, Consistent and Professional.
I contacted several tour companies, but Africa Mulimi Safari exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, Idris J4 handled my enquiry exceptionally well. He anticipated my questions before I even had the chance to ask them, was...
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A fantastic experience - highly recommended!
This turned out to be the unique experience we had hoped for filled with memories we frequently revisit and cherish. Sondre from Tanzania Explorer listened to our wishes, contributed his expertise, and put together a trip that was...
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Organized, clean, punctual, GREAT!
Sometimes we left our countries to live new experiences that ends up not being the best one possible. That was NOT the case here. Our experience was pretty awesome! We had a really great guide, Tmen. He did everything he could and we ended...
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My beautiful kenyan journey with Jungleroam safaris
My experience during this journey to Kenya was unforgettable! The safaris where a big success. The lodges in wich we stayed in where all magnificent, the food, the rooms, the service where great. Our guide Julius was awesome, very funny and...