Best African Safari Tours: Our Top 10 Picks

1. East Africa's Mara, Crater & Serengeti Migration

Duration: 9 Days | Destinations Visited: 6 | Accommodation Visited: 4

One of our best African tours, this 9-day safari kicks off in Kenya's Masai Mara before heading south into Tanzania for the Serengeti, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. Focused on wildlife, this is a great opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration so ask us about getting your timing right.

Tour highlights

• Unmatched viewing of the Big 5
• Collection of Africa's best lodges
• Day & night game drives
• Witness the Great Migration in full-swing
• Nature walks & mountain bike experiences

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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2. Honeymoon Cape Town and Kruger

Duration: 9 Days | Destinations Visited: 4 | Accommodation Visited: 2

Two of South Africa's landmark destinations feature on this classic 9-day combination tour and the accommodation ranks among the best on the continent. Expect fine wine, gourmet food, huge views and all the thrills of a Big 5 safari in an exclusive Kruger reserve.

Tour highlights

• Exceptional collection of accommodation
• Five-star cuisine & service
• Superb Big 5 game viewing
• Day & night game drives
• Guided safari walks

Best for these traveller types

Couples & Honeymooners

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3. Private Guided Zambia, Vic Falls and Zimbabwe

Duration: 13 Days | Destinations Visited: 3 | Accommodation Visited: 4

Three incredible southern African destinations await the adventure traveller on this 13-day experiential safari: the Lower Zambezi in Zambia, and Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and the unique Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. With a private guide on safari with you for the duration of the trip, you'll enjoy well-rounded expertise and a family-friendly experience.

Tour highlights

• An expert private guide accompanies you throughout your trip
• Big 5 game drives and wildlife encounters in Hwange and Matobo National Parks
• Adventure activities in Victoria Falls
• Excellent birding and cultural experiences, like seeing ancient rock art
• Luxury, family-friendly accommodation in every destination

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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4. Crater, Serengeti & Mara

Duration: 10 Days | Destinations Visited: 6 | Accommodation Visited: 4

Combining Kenya’s Masai Mara with Tanzania’s Serengeti already promises a rewarding safari - when the Ngorongoro Crater is added to the mix, you have one of the most wildlife-intense experiences in Africa. In the company of expert guides, you will enjoy game drives, walks and horseback safaris as you search for the Big 5 and massed herds of migrating wildebeest plus their ever-present predators. Even if you visit out of Migration season, such is the wealth of wildlife on this tour that you are still assured of great game viewing at all the destinations.

Tour highlights

• Fly-in convenience & luxurious accommodation
• Amazing year-round game viewing
• Big 5 sightings & Wildebeest Migration
• Game drives, walks, horseback safaris & birding
• Family-friendly lodges & activities

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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5. Tanzania Migration & Uganda Gorillas

Duration: 15 Days | Destinations Visited: 8 | Accommodation Visited: 6

Perfect for the traveller looking for an authentic safari experience, this 15-day Kenya safari and gorilla adventure focuses on special cultural encounters, exceptional game-viewing and breathtaking scenery. Highlights include a balloon safari over the Masai Mara and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda.

Tour highlights

• See the extraordinary Wildebeest Migration in season
• Seek out Big 5 game viewing
• Life-changing gorilla trekking in Uganda's lush rainforests
• Cultural encounters with the Batwa people
• Night game drives in search of elusive nocturnal animals

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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6. Sabi Sands, Cape Town and the Masai Mara

Duration: 11 Days | Destinations Visited: 4 |

Experience three highly diverse and rewarding destinations on this African safari tour. Start in Kenya’s flagship Masai Mara National Reserve before flying to South Africa for a Big 5 safari in Kruger and a grand finale in Cape Town.

Highlights:

• Game drives, bush walks and balloon rides in the Masai Mara
• Personal service and culinary experiences at Dulini River Lodge
• Big 5 game viewing in Sabi Sands
• Impeccable service and fine dining at Cape Grace
• Exploring Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront

Best for:

Adventurous and discerning travellers

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7. Honeymoon Cape Town, Kruger & Mozambique

Duration: 14 Days | Destinations Visited: 7 | Accommodation Visited: 4

Start your 2-week vacation in Cape Town, Africa's favourite city. Then search for the Big 5 in a private Kruger reserve before swapping the binoculars for a mask and flippers as you explore the teeming reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Featuring excellent spa facilities throughout, this safari & beach itinerary is perfect as a honeymoon or spoil-me-rotten holiday.

Tour highlights

• Luxury apartment in trendy city neighbourhood
• 2 full-day tours in Cape Town
• Complimentary chauffeur to V&A Waterfront
• Game viewing with Shangaan trackers
• Spot-lit night drives & walking safaris

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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8. Cape Town to Tanzania by Rail & Zanzibar

Duration: 22 Days | Destinations Visited: 5 | Accommodation Visited: 3

A genuine once-in-a-lifetime experience: ride the world's most luxurious train on a 3-week journey that packs in a Big 5 safari, iconic sight-seeing and a tropical beach getaway as you sweep across the continent from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam.

Tour highlights

• Explore vibrant Cape Town
• See Table Mountain & the Cape Winelands
• Travel on the world's most luxurious train
• Enjoy a malaria-free Big 5 safari
• Take a tour of mighty Victoria Falls

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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9. Scenic Tanzania Safari

Duration: 9 Days | Destinations Visited: 5 | Accommodation Visited: 4

This 9-day safari begins in Tarangire, home to some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa and excellent birding in the area's wetlands. You’ll also explore the game-rich landscapes of the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you're whisked to the world famous Serengeti to witness the Wildebest Migration, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This has got to be one of the most fulfilling safaris in East Africa – and your accommodation is in very comfortable lodges and camps. The accommodation has the ambiance of laidback luxury but the settings give you front seats to some of Mother Nature’s greatest spectacles. I highly recommend this journey for those couples with a taste for rugged beauty and authentic wilderness encounters.

Tour highlights

• Walking safaris in Tarangire & Serengeti
• Excellent game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
• Savour farm-fresh coffee in Arusha
• Seek out nocturnal animals on night drives
• Excellent birding near Tarangire wetland

Best for these traveller types

Couples, Honeymooners, Families & Groups

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10. Honeymoon Cape Town, Kruger & Seychelles

Duration: 15 Days | Destinations Visited: 8 | Accommodation Visited: 4

Sensational accommodation in three of Africa's most sought-after destinations is the order of the day with this diverse and highly rewarding 15-day tour. Perfect for a honeymoon or exclusive celebration, this tour blends the Big 5 with dreamy scenery and luxurious barefoot beach living.

Tour highlights

• An over-the-top luxurious safari
• Stay at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront at the city's top hotels
• See the Big 5 in the iconic Sabi Sands at Singita
• Enjoy spa treatments in the wilderness
• Indulge in an ocean-edge romantic dinner

Best for these traveller types

Couples & Honeymooners

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