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

Best of Northern Tanzania

8 Days from $4,907

This 8-day African Safari in northern Tanzania showcases the best of Africa's wildlife including elephants, zebras, lions, and wildebeest as you visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. You'll have opportunities to get to know the tribal Maasai culture and stay in mobile campsites such as Serengeti Halisi Camp.

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

South Africa Snapshot

9 Days from $3,193

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.

Namibia By Land

10 Days from $3,603

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.

Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Days from $4,165

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).

Classic Gorilla Adventure

7 Days from $6,519

On this week-long tour you'll explore the varied landscapes of Rwanda and Uganda as you search for chimps, gorillas, and hippos. Track gorillas on foot, take game drives, visit community projects, and cruise the Kazinga Channel and the Kyambura Gorge on this unique safari experience.

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $15,695

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.

Zulus & Zebras

7 Days from $1,847

Experience the unique Zulu culture of small villages and the thrill of searching for Africa's Big 5 on this week-long safari through South Africa. Starting in Johannesburg, you'll visit Kruger National Park, the Kingdom of eSwatini, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park en route to your departure point in Durban City.

Classic Tanzania Safari

7 Days from $4,151

Explore Tanzania's national parks on this 7-day Classic Safari adventure. Camp in Lake Manyara at Migunga Forest Camp, take a game drive through the Serengeti searching for the Big 5, view signs of early mankind, experience how Maasai pastoralists live harmoniously among nature and wildlife and check out the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

Two hippos make their way through the water.

Uganda Wildlife Safari

7 Days from $4,430

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 $9,299

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.

Active Safari Adventures

Trip Name	From	Days	Level	Summary
Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb	$4165	10	Ultimate	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	$10942	14	Moderate	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	$3723	10	Relaxed	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	Ultimate	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	Easy Active	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!