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Our itinerary ideas are a good first step if you’re thinking about embarking on a safari. You might already have a destination in mind and are looking to pin down your ideas. Perhaps you’d like to compare several different options. Or, you might want to find out what you can do at different times of year in different destinations. Whichever it is, these trip ideas are designed by our safari specialists to showcase just some of the experiences you can have and the places you can explore on an African safari.
Our specialists can tailor any of these itineraries to match your interests, tastes and budget. They’ll add in experiences to enrich your safari further, pick out the camps and lodges that will most appeal to you, and advise you on how to link up a safari across destinations. Let the journey begin.
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These itineraries cover some of our most popular safaris and routes that work particularly well, as chosen by our safari specialists. Some focus purely on safari, others combine time in the bush with beach relaxation or a city break. Use them simply as inspiration, because your safari will be tailored to your particular tastes and interests by your dedicated specialist.
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See the Big Five on morning, afternoon and evening game drives in the Kruger.
Make getting between lodges part of the adventure as you drive through the Kruger.
Handpicked lodges in two different reserves that showcase the diversity of the region.
Head out on bush walks with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the area's smaller wildlife.
Stay in a classic safari-style tent and enjoy twice-daily game drives in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.
Take in a combination of Cape Town鈥檚 greatest highlights by heading to the top of Table Mountain by cable car before joining a privately guided tour of Cape Point Peninsula, alongside a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.
Let us tailor your days spent driving through incredible scenery and charming coastal towns along the Garden Route.
See whales off Plettenberg Bay (July to November) and spot seals and dolphins all year round.
Visit local artisans and sample some of the excellent food on offer in the Natal Midlands.
Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains.
Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites.
Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve.
Undertake jeep safaris in search of tigers and other wildlife.
As well as the key mammals, learn about the incredibly varied birds, insects, flora and fauna.
Visit the central fort in Bandhavgarh National Park.
Visit Nairobi National Park, which boasts spectacular wildlife including large numbers of rhino.
Enjoy a wildlife-rich safari both by private vehicle and also on foot.
Snorkel in the Kisite Marine Park, with the chance of seeing dolphins and enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch.
Climb up the famous sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
Kayak among the hundred-strong seal colony at Pelican Point.
Sit up late into the night around the floodlit waterhole in Etosha and watch the animals come to drink.
Search for wild dog, lion, elephant and buffalo on game drives in Nyerere National Park.
Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the Rufiji River, looking out for hippo, crocodiles and waders.
Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks.
Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island鈥檚 spice farms.
This trip is designed to make the most of road transfers and avoid light aircraft flights.
Explore the footpaths and waterways of Victoria Falls with a private guide.
Explore Chobe National Park for some excellent sightings of elephants.
Go in search of lions, leopards, and buffaloes in the community-owned Khwai Concession.
Enjoy a self-drive safari or guided game drives in Etosha National Park.
Watch lion, giraffe and elephant drinking from waterholes vital to their survival.
Admire the ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein, created up to 10,000 years ago.
Spend time on the coast and exploring the dune wildlife close to Swakopmund.
Track desert-adapted elephant in the red-rock landscape of Damaraland.
Enjoy game drives in Murchison Falls National Park.
Take a boat trip to the foot of the thundering Murchison Falls.
Go chimpanzee tracking in Budongo Forest.
Search for rhino at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Watch an incredible sunrise and sunset over Sossusvlei鈥檚 orange dunes.
Kayak among hundreds of seals at the Pelican Point seal colony near Swakopmund.
Head out with a guide to track desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland.
Admire Twyfelfontein鈥檚 rock art, carved by hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago.
Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park, watching lion, zebra and elephant drinking at waterholes.
Explore Kangaroo Island.
Visit the lesser-visited Fleurieu Peninsula.
Enjoy stays in both the Clare and Barossa Valley.
Take a scenic flight over the Flinders Ranges.
Stay in the beautiful Flinders Ranges Outback.
Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.
Learn about Cape Town鈥檚 checkered history on a private guided walking tour.
Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch.
Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay鈥檚 golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting.
Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in a private reserve in the Eastern Cape.
Look for leopards, sloth bears and the elusive loris.
See elephants, crocodiles and a huge variety of bird species.
Explore the coastal waters for whales and dolphins (season dependent).
Soak up Sri Lanka's culture too, including Sigiriya Rock.
Discover less-visited national parks in quieter parts of the island.
Relax at the beach to unwind at the end of your trip.
Experience the only park in India where you can do a walking safari.
Spot sloth bears with an experienced naturalist.
Visit Tadoba National Park, a park that offers the best tiger viewing opportunities.
Explore Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, a less explored, far from the usual tourist hotspots, emerging tiger landscape.
Get up close and personal to the big cats at the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima.
Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and canoe along the Zambezi.
View the wonderful riverine birdlife and wildlife of the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) bordering Botswana's Okavango Delta.
Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park.
Search for the Big Five on private game drives in northern Tanzania's best-known reserves.
Experience the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands, and explore the Serengeti鈥檚 sweeping plains.
Track endangered black rhino and see lion, hyena and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater.
Watch flamingos and hippo around the shores of Lake Manyara.
Discover the native wildlife of Kangaroo Island.
Learn the history of South Australia鈥檚 world-famous wine regions.
Explore the beautiful Flinders Ranges Outback.
Meet the inquisitive local quokkas of Rottnest Island.
Swim with whale sharks or humpback whales on the Ningaloo Reef.
Discover wine, food and arts in the world-renowned Margaret River region.
Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Seychelles looking for turtles.
Relax on the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy some superb wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.
Relax with a drink as you watch the sun set over the Luangwa River from your treehouse at Chamilandu.
Enjoy a night safari searching for leopard, bush babies, honey badgers and porcupines.
Head out on an early morning walking safari, following the tracks of big game and searching for smaller animals in the bush.
Game drives in the Luangwa National Park.
Stunning birdlife.
Dramatic sunsets and lush landscapes.
Few other visitors and off-peak prices.
Boat safaris from November to April.
The highlight of this trip is the gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, an unforgettable experience!
You can also explore more of Rwanda's beautiful countryside and search for golden monkeys on a second guided hike.
Finish your adventures with time relaxing on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches and swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Spend time tracking the fascinating mountain gorillas.
Enjoy driving through the rolling hills.
Take a boat ride on Lake Kivu.
Visit local villages and markets.
Hand-picked family-friendly excursions in Cape Town.
Family suites tested by Audley throughout your trip.
Three nights of incredible wildlife viewing in a private reserve.
A private guided tour of the mighty Victoria Falls.
View the spectacular Victoria Falls.
Take a canoe trip on the Zambezi River.
Enjoy game drives in Hwange National Park.
Travel on the Elephant Express train spotting wildlife in Hwange National Park.
Enjoy game drives and walking safaris in the South Luangwa.
Search for big game in some of Zambia's best national parks.
See the dramatic Victoria Falls.
Try your luck fishing for tigerfish in the Zambezi.
Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.
Relax and unwind as you are escorted around Namibia's highlights by private vehicle with your own driver-guide.
See the iconic sand dunes at Sossusvlei.
Search for desert-adapted Elephant in Damaraland.
Take a safari through Etosha National Park.
Travel with like-minded people through one of the most exclusive safari destinations in Africa.
Explore the grasslands and floodplains of the Okavango Delta in a small group led by an experienced guide.
Wake up to a lion's bellowing roar in the distance or grunting hippos as they wade through nearby water channels.
Spend as long as you like viewing vast herds of buffalo or searching for rare bird species in the untouched Mababe Reserve.
Head out on foot with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the Okavango ecosystem.
Stay in a remote and wild area for an authentic safari experience.
Enjoy a mokoro boat trip along the Delta鈥檚 waterways, spotting a variety of birdlife.
Look out for leopards, lions, wild dogs, and zebras on morning and afternoon drives.
