The Big Five, the Great Migration, a sundowner as the light goes gold. We plan each African safari around the country, season and lodge that suit how you want to travel, whether it’s your first safari or a once-in-a-lifetime milestone.
Kenya. The Masai Mara is famous for the Great Migration river crossings from about July to October, with classic open-plains game viewing all year.
Tanzania. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with the migration moving through the Serengeti all year and calving season in the south around January and February. It pairs beautifully with a few days on Zanzibar’s beaches.
South Africa. Kruger and the private reserves next to it, such as Sabi Sand, are known for excellent leopard sightings. There are also malaria-free reserves in the Eastern and Western Cape, easy to combine with Cape Town and the Winelands, and ideal for families.
Botswana. The Okavango Delta, explored by mokoro canoe, boat and on foot, with small camps and very few vehicles. It’s best in the dry season, from about June to October.
Rwanda. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, a short, unforgettable addition to a safari. Permits are limited, and trekkers must be 15 or older.
June to October: the dry season. The best time for game viewing across most of Africa. Grass is short, animals gather near water, and the Great Migration reaches Kenya’s Masai Mara. It’s also peak season, so the best camps go first.
November to March: the green season. Lush landscapes, newborn animals, wonderful birdlife, and lower prices. In Tanzania, January and February bring calving season in the southern Serengeti, one of the most dramatic times to visit.
April and May: the long rains. In East Africa, some camps close and roads can be muddy, but those that stay open are quiet and good value.
For peak season, we suggest booking 9 to 12 months ahead. The smaller camps have only a handful of tents, and gorilla permits in Rwanda are limited.
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It depends mostly on the country, the season and the camps. Botswana and Rwanda tend to cost the most, while South Africa and Kenya offer the widest range. We’ll show you options at different levels so you can choose what feels right.
Most safaris run six to ten nights, with three or four nights in each camp. That gives you enough game drives to see a lot without rushing. Add a few days in Cape Town or on the beach if you’d like.
Yes. Many lodges set minimum ages for game drives or walking safaris, so we choose family-friendly camps and can arrange a private vehicle so you set the pace.
Ask your doctor or a travel clinic, ideally a couple of months before you go. Some reserves in South Africa are malaria-free, which many families prefer
Neutral-coloured layers, as mornings and evenings can be cold. Small planes between camps usually allow only soft bags and limited weight, often around 15 to 20 kg each, so we’ll give you the exact allowance for your trip.
A safari is a custom trip, so a planning fee may apply. We explain any fee before we begin.
Yes. Before you leave, your final itinerary will include the contact details to use if something urgent affects your trip outside regular office hours.
