Safari holidays

What does a Safari holiday mean to you?

Do you long to experience a safari holiday where you can catch a glimpse of the Big 5 (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino for yourself?

The possibilities of safari holidays are endless, on this page we have collated a selection of our more popular Safari holidays to appeal to those who are taking a safari holiday for the first time to safari veterans who have become addicted to thrills and excitement of safari holidays.

If it’s your first time to Africa consider a short driving safari combined with a relaxing beach stay, or fly into the Masai Mara for a few days followed by a stay at one of Kenya’s delightful beach resorts. Alternatively you could fly across to the Seychelles or Mauritius or explore the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town with a short safari in the Shamwari Game Reserve.

If you’ve already experienced Kenya then why not consider Tanzania and Zanzibar taking in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater or for the more adventurous consider taking your safari holidays in Botswana, Rwanda or Namibia.

If you are having difficulty deciding what safri would best suit you please contact us for our assitance as the options for safari holidays are endless and only limited by your own imagination.


Safari holidays suggestions

Safari holidays Kenya Safari A popular 7 night Safari holiday taking in the very best of Kenya including Samburu, the Rift Valley and the Maasai Mara – choice of beach extensions on either the Kenya Coast or Zanzibar. Read more...








This is an exciting safari holiday experience that showcases the very best of Kenya including Samburu, the Rift Valley and the Maasai Mara.

Your safari holiday experience starts with a drive into the Samburu Reserve where you will spend two nights at Samburu Lodge; here you will have the opportunity to view leopard, lion, elephant and crocodile. The lodge is beautifully situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, everything at Samburu is geared to making the most of the lodge's spectacular setting.

From Samburu drive south to the Aberdare Mountain Ranges and on to the world famous Treetops, your spectacular viewing perch for the night where the game is attracted by the waterholes and salt licks around the lodge

Next stop the southern shores of Lake Naivasha the Lake is the only fresh water lake within Africa's Great Rift Valley. Amidst bathing hippo, the lake teems with fresh water fish both for fishing and sport. This is the safari traveller’s place of relaxation and rejuvenation, a perfect blend of luxury and safari spirit.

For the last day of your safari you will visit the vast Mara plains, an area that provides some of the best game-viewing in Africa. The morning and afternoon game drives into the heart of the reserve are a fitting climax to an exciting safari holiday.

Your safari holiday can be extended to include a few days of relaxation at one of Kenya’s, or Zanzibar’s, beautiful beach resorts.

 

Safari holidays Tanzania Safari the ultimate all round Tanzania experience combining excellent Serena managed lodges, in fabulous locations, with superb game viewing and four-wheel drive vehicles - choice of beach extensions on either the Kenya Coast or Zanzibar Read more...







The Tanzania safari holiday experience combines excellent safari lodges in fabulous locations, with superb game viewing

Your safari starts in Arusha, your lodge is nestled at the foot of the wooded slopes of Mount Meru, form here you will visit the Rift Valley and Lake Manyara National Park, home to lions lazing in the trees, pods of hippo wallowing and clouds of pink flamingo. Departing Lake Manyara head for Ngorongoro where you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning crater and its wildlife before visiting the Serengeti Plains and entering the world famous National Park. Whilst in the park you may want to enjoy an incredible balloon flight over the Serengeti offering some amasing views of the Serengeti’s vast open plains.

Your safari holiday experience concludes on the Western corridor of the Serengeti where you will overnight at Kirawira, a luxury tented camp in colonial style offering superb views over the plains and a different insight into the wonderful world of safaris.

Your safari holiday can be extended to include a few days of relaxation at one of Kenya’s, or Zanzibar’s, beautiful beach resorts .

 

Safari holidays Short Safari Experiences The ideal first time safari planned to whet you’re appetite. You will see plenty of game, experience comfortable lodges with viewing platforms and floodlit water holes. Combined your safari with a beach stay for a fabulous African twin centre experience. Read more...







This is a fabulous first time safari holiday experience combining a relaxing beach stay at one of Mombasa’s beach resorts with a short three day safari to the Tsavo National Park.

The holiday starts by spending three days relaxing at the Sarova Whitesands Resort. The resort is set on 22 acres of tropical gardens along a 300 meter beach front with five expansive swimming pools, a luxurious spa, numerous dining and accommodation options and a vast plethora of things to do, Sarova Whitesands is a destination in itself.

The thrills of the safari begin as you leave the hotel behind and board your safari vehicle heading for Tsavo East, one of Kenya's largest game parks, you are almost certain to meet herds of elephants, Zebras and other animals on route to your lodge. The Taita Hills Sanctuary is the next stop on your itinerary and if you are in luck you may encounter Cheetahs and or Lions, during the evening you can view the game drinking at the floodlit waterhole whilst relaxing on the lodge’s terrace. Day three takes you to Tsavo West National Park and an overnight at Kilaguni Lodge, this classic stone-built lodge overlooks its own water hole, which is visited daily by elephants, buffalos and a wide variety of plains game. One of the first lodges ever to be built in a national park, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum game-viewing.

Your short safari experience will be etched on your memory leaving you with the desire to return time and time again.

 

Safari holidays Govenors Safari - Kenya A six night fly-in safari exploring Lake Naivasha where the flamingos gather and the hippos wallow on the plains of the Maasai Mara. A great itinerary for a repeat safari, or a special occasion, that combines well with extensions to Lake Victoria or Rwanda Read More...







A Fly-In Safari holiday that begins in a colonial house at Lake Naivasha and concludes in a tented camp in the Maasai Mara, this safari offers an enchanting insight into Kenya and her breathtaking animal kingdom.

After spending your first night in Nairobi drive north to the four star Loldia House on the shores of Lake Naivasha. Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley. Wild animals roam free on the farm and in the evening’s hippo munch quietly by the waterside.

Leaving the splendour of Lolida House behind fly by Safari-link light aircraft to the Maasai Mara where you will enjoy three memorable nights under canvas at four star Governors’ Camp by the Mara River. The setting of Governor’s Camp is magical, so much so that almost a century ago it was reserved exclusively for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile. During your stay at Governors you will have the opportunity to enjoy thrilling mid morning and afternoon game drives searching out the Marsh Pride, or Shakira the cheetah, in probably the best location in all of the reserve, the setting where all the Big Cat Diaries are filmed.

This safari holiday combines extremely well with Lake Victoria or Rwanda if your looking for an alternive to Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mauritius or Seychelles.

 

Safari Holidays Kruger National Park & Mauritius Combining these two diverse countries creates an unforgettable holiday experience. The excitement, adventure and atmosphere of the South African bush with the tranquil relaxed ambience of Mauritius. Read more...







This superb safari holiday twins the adventure and atmosphere of the South African bush with the idyllic relaxation of Mauritius, a jewel surrounded by the Indian Ocean

The thrills and excitement of the safari begin as you check into Manyatta Rock Camp in the Kwa Madwala Game Reserve. Located in the heart of the Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve Manyatta Rock Camp is the perfect setting to relax, unwind and enjoy the wilderness and wildlife at Kwa Madwala. This beautiful private game reserve has an easy atmosphere and a range of optional activities that provide unforgettable safari memories. Kwa Madwala provides excellent value and is ideal for first time safaris an as an introduction to the African bush.

Follow your exhilarating safari experience relaxing on the beautiful Island of Mauritius, Mauritius will enchant you and uplift your soul making you feel that you belong to the chosen few.

If your idea of paradise is shallow water, white- beaches and delectable food, a Mauritius holiday will take you to seventh heaven. From Mauritius' deserted east-coast beaches to the market town of Flic en Flac on the west coast or the vibrant busy fishing port of Grand Baie in the north, you'll find Mauritius has something for everyone.

 

Safari Holidays Maasai Mara & Seychelles A luxurious tented camp in the Maasai Mara and a deluxe retreat in the Seychelles. Home to the ‘BBC Big Cat Diaries’ this Governors Mara safari experience offers a superb fly-in safari experience in one of the best wildlife locations in the world. Read more...







This a superb fly-in safari holiday experience in one of the best wildlife locations in the world, a blissful and luxurious combination of a tented camp in the Maasai Mara and a deluxe retreat in the Seychelles.

The Maasai Mara is home to the ‘BBC Big Cat Diaries’ and some of the best game viewing in Africa, on arrival in the Mara you will be transferred to the Governors Camp for three memorable nights under canvas. Governors Camp has 37 luxury tents, some of the tents line the riverbank; with uninterrupted views over the Mara River others have views across the sweeping plains. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp, today it’s still Africa’s best.

From the beauty of the Maasai Mara to the unspoilt diversity of the Seychelles landscape and the Constance Ephelia, a resort designed with opulence and comfort in mind. Set against the backdrop of a pristine beach lined with tropical palm trees the Constance Ephilia offers guests the very best in terms of elegance and luxury.

 

Safari Holidays Tanzania & Zanzibar - This new short 4 x 4 safari is excellent value-for-money and the ideal choice for those seeking to experience the thrills and highlights of Tanzania with opportunity to chill out and relax on a beach in Zanzibar. Read more...







A safari holiday lion spotting in Tanzania coupled with a beautiful beach resort set on the east coast of Zanzibar, a recipe for a holiday that is guaranteed never to be forgotten.

Your never to be forgotten safari holiday begins with a drive into Lake Manyara National Park, home to hippos, elephants, flamingos, plentiful plains game and the famous tree-climbing lions. Moving on you travel north to the world renowned Serengeti National Park for a spectacular full day game drive seeking out the big cats, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and many others that habituate the vast open plains of this huge park bordering the Maasai Mara in its north east corner. Returning south out of the park you will head for Ngorongoro Crater, one of nature’s true wonders its fertile soil and lake attract a huge range of wildlife to be discovered amongst the crater floor’s forests, grasses and plains.

Leaving the wonders of the Serengeti behind conclude your holiday on Zanzibar, an illusive place where nothing is as it seems. The Zanzibar archipelago is one of Africa's best-known and most enticing destinations, one whose very name evokes images of an exotic paradise replete with coconut palms, multicoloured coral reefs and, of course, miles and miles of white sands lapped by warm, turquoise waters.

 

Safari Holidays Selous & Ruaha A superb fly in safari exploring Selous and Ruaha National Parks in southern Tanzania, two of the largest and least visited in Africa. This is an outstanding & unique opportunity to experience the rural, wild and stunning side of Tanzania. Read more...







A superb fly-in Safari holiday exploring the two largest, and least visited, National Parks in Africa. This is an ideal safari for those who have experienced the thrills and excitement of a safari before.

The excitement begins as you land in Selous National Park, Africa’s largest game reserve, and transfer to Rufiji River Camp your base for the next three days. The tented camp is located in the heart of the reserve ideally situated facing the river offering guest a unique viewing platform to observe the constant flow of animals coming down to the river to drink. The water is usually full of hundreds of hippos as well as groups of crocodiles that laze in the sun on the sandbanks in the river. During your stay you can enjoy boat safaris in flat bottomed boats along the river, game walks and game drives in the camps' own open four-wheel drive vehicles.

The exhilaration of the safari continues as you Leave Selous behind and fly into the remote wilderness of the Ruaha National Park for three nights at Ruaha River Lodge. Enjoy two full days in the wilderness of Ruaha game viewing by open four-wheel drive vehicles, a wide variety of animals can be seen here including huge herds of buffalo, the roan, beautiful sable antelope and many elephants. In addition lion, leopard and cheetah are regularly sighted on game drives.

To bring your amasing safari experience to conclusion, and finish on a high, extend your holiday with an extra few days relaxing on a Zanzibar beach.

 




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"The Safari was fabulous! We saw so many animals! The waterhole outside the tents was a brilliant way of seeing the animals close up and the game drives amazing! BRILLIANT BRILLIANT. Thank you for all your help and assistance."

Anne Andrews, Surrey


“Thank you for your invaluable
guidance. We loved South Africa, Capetown really wowed us and the safari was something else!! ”

Charles & Vikki, London


“Fabulous Safari Holiday,
Stunning African scenery, I never beleived we would see so many animals. Many Thanks for arranging an amazing safari holiday. ”

Bob & Alison, Cumbria

Flights: Direct from Heathrow to Nairobi, Capetown or Jo'Burg.

When to Travel: Season change from country to country, you'll want to go when you have the highest chance of seeing animals. We suggest you decide when you want to go on your safari holiday and we'll do the rest.