Tips for planning an African safari

You have come to the right place because, as a specialist tour operator, we can organize all of the different elements that make your Africa safari. Our travel specialists really are specialists. With over 25 years experience between them, both Elaine and Gemma have spent years living, traveling and working in Africa, and can offer personal and professional advice about which safari is suited for you. We will take care of everything – from the moment you arrive off your international flight. This includes all safari accommodation, internal flights, park and concession fees, and transfers. Everything will run seemingly and you will be met at all times with nothing but a welcoming, friendly smile and exceptional service. Image: Ol Seki Hemingways Mara

An African safari is not a cheap holiday option. While there are destinations you can do on a lower budget – such as South Africa – the average safari is usually around the $5-6,000 per person mark. This varies depending on where you travel to, what time of year, and which safari camps and lodges you stay in. Speak to our specialists about realistic budgets and go from there. A lot of the costs involved with an African safari go towards the logistics: the internal flights between the national parks, the park fees, and any concession or conservancy fees. These are required for every traveler, and are issued every 24 hours you spend in the park. Image: Ol Seki Hemingways Mara

An African safari is, for many, a trip-of-a-lifetime. The idea of being in the middle of the savannah with elephants, lions, and a host of other resident wildlife is so special. With that in mind, push the boat out when it comes to planning your African safari. Whether you are flying from the US, the UK or elsewhere, it takes a lot of time and logistics to get to Africa, so make it count when you are there! Our travel experts can recommend the best lodges, locations and experiences to make your safari as memorable as possible. Whether it’s a local mokoro boat trip, a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti over the great migration, a microlight over Victoria Falls, or a private sundowner in Kruger National Park, we have a host of unforgettable experiences to recommend.