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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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7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari
$2,251 to $2,284 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha NP, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Luxury All-Inclusive Epic Safari
$3,240 to $3,867 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 951 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Serengeti and Zanzibar White Sand Beaches Luxury
$3,630 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Western Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 146 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Botswana and Victoria Falls Luxury Tour
$5,142 to $5,858 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Central Kalahari GR, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 138 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Gorillas and Game Budget Safari
$2,400 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Uzuri Uganda Safaris
5.0/5 – 69 Reviews
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7-Day Big 5 Luxury Safari
$3,241 to $3,852 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Arusha (End)
African Ambition Tours
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Best Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Trip
$1,001 to $1,052 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 136 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Customized Tour Package, Safari & Gorilla Trekking
$3,297 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
4.9/5 – 270 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Luxury
$4,120 to $5,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Unlimited Expeditions: The Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 427 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Roaring Kenya - Mid-Range
$1,920 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 460 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Big Five Safari - Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Others
$2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu District, Arusha (End)
Savannah Explorers
5.0/5 – 461 Reviews
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7-Day Gorilla Chimpanzees and Wildlife Tour
$2,310 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Victoria, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetlands, Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 71 Reviews
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5-Day Budget Safari Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire
$1,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Moraka Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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10-Day Best Kenya Adventure Safari in 4 X 4 Private Jeep
$3,693 to $4,508 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Samburu NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Morning Star Tours & Travel
4.9/5 – 122 Reviews
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4-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
$3,717 to $3,966 pp (USD)
Rwanda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Kigali (Start), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Kigali Airport (End)
Ranger Buck Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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7-Day The Great Savannah Luxury Safari All Inclusive
$3,157 to $3,617 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Tales of Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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Best Seller
6-Day Maasai Mara/ Lake Nakuru /Amboseli Joining Safari
$792 to $836 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Javiva Adventures
5.0/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Keekrock Lodge Private Safari
$770 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 630 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Luxury Lodge Safari to Northern Tanzania Parks
$2,090 to $2,728 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 232 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Tanzania Premium Luxury Safari - All Inclusive
$7,123 to $7,244 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 411 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

Unforgettable experience!
It was a pleasure to take part in the tour organized by ATP. Ilana has been helpful since the beginning, the communication was super-smooth. We managed to organize tailor-made tour and see all the spots. Hotels even exceeded our...

Great contact, you can customize the trip just for you
Great Safari. There was no problem with combing Teo offers into one and tailoring it for us. Contact with Paul (organizer) was fast and easy, and our driver - Morris knows q lot about all the parks we were at and was able to answer most of...

Wonderful experience in Tanzania
We had a great time in Tanzania with Easy Travel. From the beginning, Hellen was very supportive in adapting the usual safari trip and adding some hiking (Empakai crater and Ol Doinyo Lengai), with a very profissional and sharp...
Top notch tailor-made family safari
Beacon Safaris were brilliant. We travelled as a family of four and were looked after from booking with Robert to the tour itself with our guide Samuel. Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha.

Well prepared and connected tour connector
The drivers are very knowledgeable about the animals and could point them out from a far distance.
Very Convenient , excellent services and great customer care.
I will always use Mamu travels, this is my 3rd travel with them. I have always dealt with Maria who really understands what she does. Just give her what your preferences are for your holiday and she will always give you the best...