The possibilities are endless on a classic safari in South Africa. We feature explorations of all of the most popular African countries, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Uganda. The Serengeti plays host to more than a million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle during the annual migration. The culture and cuisine of Cape Town & Johannesburg are complemented by the intense wildlife of Kruger National Park. The Chobe River takes you on a winding river where hippos, elephants, crocodiles and lions abound. In Rwanda & Uganda, you'll see our cousins the gorillas in their natural mountain habitats. You'll also have chances to interact with local indigenous communities, like the Maasai and other groups. Contact us to start planning your African safari!

10 Best Classic African Safaris

Dine on the patio by the water at the V&A Hotel

South Africa Snapshot

9 Days from $3,241

Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.

Rwanda Gorilla Extension

4 Days from $4,419

On this 4-day Rwanda extension tour, you'll encounter gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the light forest of the Virunga Volcanoes from your home of Virunga Lodge. Visit the grave of primatologist Dian Fossey, a local orphanage, and Lake Kivu as you explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali on this Africa Safari in Rwanda.

Namibia By Land

10 Days from $4,308

Experience Namibia's unique culture, landscape and wildlife on this 10-day African safari. Highlighting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha National Park, this Namibia by Land tour is full of adventure and exploration. Return each night to comfortable lodges such as Kulala Adventurer Camp and Ongava Tented Camp.

Zimbabwe Explorer

10 Days from $6,705

From your choice of luxury safari tent camps, explore two of the most popular National Parks in Zimbabwe on this 10-day safari adventure. Visit Mana Pools & Hwange National Parks and tour Victoria Falls. Along the way you'll visit rural villages, spot the Big 5 on game drives, and marvel at the thundering Victoria Falls.

Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Days from $4,487

This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up legendary Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, acclimate and warm up by trekking or mountain biking before making your way up the mountain from camp to camp arriving to the summit at 19,341 ft. (5,895m).

Luxury Botswana Safari

12 Days from $14,780

Experience Botswana and Victoria Falls in luxury on our 12-day safari tour. Accompanied by private guides, explore Mokoro on the Okavango Delta, get up close to elephants, zebra, and other wildlife, while you stay in Botswana's finest accommodations. Safari options include expeditions by private C208 planes, 4x4 vehicles, and hikes.

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $15,795

Explore Africa by land and river boat on this 17-day combination tour! Cruise the Chobe River, visit local villages, take a safari through the Serengeti and Tarangire National Park, and tour Victoria Falls, all from aboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen and a host of luxurious hotels in the heart of wild Africa.

Two hippos make their way through the water.

Uganda Wildlife Safari

7 Days from $4,689

Spend a week in Uganda experiencing the rich cultural history of indigenous people and the excitement of tracking and observing wildlife. Game drive through the Kasenyi plains and explore the Bwindi impenetrable forest for a chance to spot tree-climbing lions. Stay at classic safari lodges such as Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge.

Discover Africa

10 Days from $9,399

From the luxurious Zambezi Queen, this 10-day itinerary showcases the best of South Africa & Botswana, including wildlife viewing, stops in Chobe National Park, and even a visit to the renowned Victoria Falls. You'll see elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles, and buffalo.

Highlights of South Africa

14 Days from $3,535

Spend two weeks traveling along South Africa's southern coast exploring cities like Johannesburg & Cape Town, tasting wine, visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, and searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.

Active Safari Adventures

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb	$4487	10	Dec 8, 2019	This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up legendary Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, acclimate and warm …
Namibia Adventure	$10876	14	Dec 8, 2019	Spend two weeks traveling across Namibia on this true African safari experience. You will hike, camp, kayak, and search for wildlife as you learn …
Namibia Under Canvas	$4085	10	Apr 2, 2020	Namibia Under Canvas allows travelers to experience the wonders of Namibia in a very personal way. Namibia is a vast country, even by African …
Simien Mountains Trek	$2762	7	Dec 8, 2019	This 7-day trekking tour of Ethiopia spends four days navigating the Simien Mountain range, one of the largest in Africa, followed by two nights in a …
Bale Mountains Explorer	$2368	4	Dec 8, 2019	Explore the Bale Mountains on your Ethiopia tour with this 4-day extension. Visit the Sanetti Plateau landscape, spot the endemic Ethiopian wolf, and …

Travel Guide for African Safaris

African Safari Travel Guide
If you have your heart set on an African safari, then these are the best destinations for you:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Kafue National Park (Zambia)
Victoria Falls (Botswana)

From expansive savannas and plains reminiscent of the Lion King to grasslands where the horizon has no limit, the wildlife that you will encounter on a classic safari drive in an open air Jeep will not disappoint.

There's no better way to see the dance of predator and prey, featuring animals like lions, cheetahs, hippos, antelope, prairie dogs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants and many other animals your guide will identify along the way!