The combinations for a tailor made African Safari are endless, and we are the first to acknowledge that choosing your safari is not easy. Africa’s wildlife is under threat from men. The growing population, combined with a lack of education of the local people has led to wide scale encroachment onto the natural habitat of animals. The time to visit Africa is now, while it still maintains its majesic wilderness.
If you have been on a tailor made african safari before you’ll know what interests you. Tell us if it is birds, or the big 5, or tiny beetles, and we’ll tailor make your second safari for you.
This is the home of Safari; Kenya is the nation where it all began. It is also the most developed nation in East Africa. The service in Kenya is excellent, and with an educated friendly population, a safari in Kenya is always an adventure. The nation is packed with animals in parks dotted around the country. As the most established safari destination, prices are generally reasonable throughout the pricing spectrum. The northern areas are some of the most exciting, but you need to watch your national travel advice, as Africa can sometimes be too exciting.
Kenya also has some delightful beaches and diving around the Shimoni and Nyali areas. In fact, Kenya used to be a stand alone beach holiday destination. Kenya is a nation of surprises.
Positives: Great Service – Established Lodges- The Home of Safari- First Class beach hotels- Cheap flights to Nairobi – amazing little visited wilderness in the north- great biodiversity.
Negatives: Security can be an issue- as the most developed nation in East Africa, the infrastructure is visible.
Tanzania is the most authentic safari nation on earth. It is consistently voted the number one safari destination by travellers. This is the nation to visit if you want to be on the wide open plains and see animals- then this place is it. Tanzania took the 1970’s nosedive into the soviet bloc, so development basically stopped. The upside to this is that Tanzania is still very African. Service in Tanzania is patchy, it goes from being awesome to non-existent. So you need to go through a reputable tour operator.
Tanzania is also a world class dive destination, with dive sites, tranquility and marine life that rival Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean. Pemba Island, Mafia Island, Zanzibar and Mtwara are simply incredible.
Positives: Vibrant friendly people- the best safari destination- world class diving- Open Jaw flights on Turkish Airlines / KLM / Kenya Air- amazing unvisited wilderness in the south- great biodiversity.
Negatives: Security can be an issue- service can be patchy- due to excessive government taxation prices are generally higher than expected- a real developing country. Essential to prebook through a reputable operator.
Zambia is a quiet friendly nation which is by and large English speaking. Zambia is home to Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfalls. Livingstone, the town on the Falls named after the explorer, is a lovely little colonial style African town. The Zambians have embraced their history and are happy to showcase their 1960’s era infrastructure and nation. They have maintained both.
Zambia also has the South Luangwa National Park, which is the premier place to see leopards and wild dogs. The lodges are excellent value and the service is really good.
Positives: Educated proud people- World’s largest waterfall-Historic Train Tours- good biodiversity- leopards and wild dogs- wonderful feeling of being in sensible calm English speaking Africa- safaris are fantastic value.
Negatives: Security can be an issue- expensive to fly to – domestic flights expensive- Essential to prebook through a reputable operator.
Namibia is huge. It has the most unique fauna and flora. It cannot be combined with East Africa or South Africa, it has to be its own tailor made africa safari. Etosha National Park and the Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei are world class attractions, along with the Skeleton coast. Where else would you find desert elephants?
Positives: Totally unique nation, a must visit- great culture of different tribes- good safaris- very developed and good infrastructure linking remote areas- the best safari destination- unvisited wilderness in the north – good quality safaris for all budgets.
Negatives: This country is huge and it takes a long time to see everything- more expensive to fly to- Essential to prebook through a reputable operator.
Botswana is a mixed bag. It is home to the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National Park. These are unique locations of biodiversity but the access is by plane, which can be expensive. Botswana is a mix of highly developed areas and the Kalahari desert. The people vary from being extremely friendly to proud to the point of being stoic.
Positives: The Okavango Delta is unique, budget travel is possible- good busses and infrastructure. Great value for independent travellers. Great personal safety.
Negatives: Stoic people can sometimes be a bit wearing. Expensive to get to- expensive for high quality luxury.
Whole books could be written about South Africa’s history and society. The nation that was once the bete noir of the entire civilised world has now morphed into a reasonable second world democratic country.
South Africa is home to shark diving and the Sardine Run. It has its own national parks and game reserves. It is however over developed in the safari areas, personal safety can be a major issue and some of the inhabitants on both sides have not moved on as a society from the racial issues of the past.
South Africa is a great diverse nation which is home to the queen of cities: Cape Town. It has really some unique experiences such as the sardine run, first class western restaurants, great wine, but it is the bargain safari destination and this shows.
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