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Safari Holidays

Big Five game safaris, evenings in relaxing lodges, open-air cruising and nature at its most primal.

Journey - fundamentally, that’s what the word ‘safari’ means in Swahili. You can’t complete your journey without taking the once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness one of the Big Five in the wild. The five what? Well, just as the world has its Seven Wonders, Africa has its five glorious beasts: lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, and buffalo. Consider this your safari holiday check-list. African wilderness holidays truly offer the quintessential safari experience.

You might like to begin with a South Africa safari. Kruger National Park, the continent's oldest wildlife conservation area, is striking with its untouched grasslands and opportunities to spot one of the glorious five up close. As such, this South African destination is fantastic for those travelling on their first safari trip. Spot prowling leopards against a picturesque backdrop of the lofty Lebombo Mountains, then spend a relaxing evening in a safari lodge with a traditional Boma dinner.

If you have acquired a taste for the lodge life, a Kenya safari holiday might be for you. Book an unforgettable escorted tour to Kenya’s renowned accommodation, Treetops. Constructed around an ancient tree, the lodge offers boundless opportunities to explore East Africa’s vast natural beauty. Kenya is also an ideal spot for safari and beach holidays, where you can get your adrenaline fix seeing a lion dart across your path and then simmer it right down in a sleepy, sun-drenched bay. Don't forget to pack that bathing suit with your safari slacks!

To the south lies Namibia, the very first African country to include the protection of the environment in its constitution. On a full-day safari, cruise through Etosha National Park, Namibia’s largest wildlife sanctuary. Allow your experienced tour manager to point out animals including lions, giraffes, and elephants. You can even see your surrounds in a different light, by taking a stunning sunset drive in an open-air vehicle through the dazzling mopane forests.

Our safari holidays combine exquisite scenery, up-close encounters and a glimpse of nature at its most wild. Consider it the ultimate antidote to the artificialities of modern life - just the reset you're looking for!

Featured safari holidays

Tourists on Game Drive in South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa - Mabula Lodge
South Africa
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  • Go in search of the Big Five on five included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
  • Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
  • Spend a night stargazing under the starry South African night sky
  • 10 days from £2,649 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Tsavo National Park Red Elephants At Watering Hole
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Kenya - Beach and Safari
Kenya
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  • Discover vast Tsavo West National Park, with its Savannah and scrubland, on included game drives
  • Stay in a safari camp and enjoy three game drives in historic Tsavo East National Park, home to herds of African elephants
  • Blue waters and even bluer skies
  • 13 days from £3,765 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    3 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    36 included

Aerial Shot of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
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On Safari in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
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  • Set off on a tour of the spectacular Victoria Falls and the surrounding area
  • Venture for the day into Chobe National Park on safari and spot elephants from a morning cruise along the Chobe River
  • Journey across the Zambezi River during a sunset cruise with a drink in hand
  • 10 days from £3,549 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    16 included

Small group tour safari holidays

Lion, South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa
South Africa
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  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • 10 days from £2,619 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - December 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

Elephants in the water in South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa – Elephant Lodge
South Africa
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  • Unwind between game drives in Sebatana's luxury resort, Elephant Lodge, with its outdoor swimming pools, bar, and traditional African Boma
  • Take in Waterberg's most biodiverse reserves in search of the 'Big Five', from vast Pilanesburg to Kaingo's secluded savannah trails
  • Enjoy up-close animal encounters with an immersive guided walk through the Sebatana bush, spotting its impressive local wildlife
  • 10 days from £2,549 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2025 - December 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Church, Mauritius
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On Safari in South Africa with Mauritius Beach
South Africa, Mauritius
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  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • 15 days from £4,895 pp

  • Dates Available

    December 2024 - November 2026

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    42 included

African Elephants in South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa - Rhino East Lodge
South Africa
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  • Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through Sebatana Private Reserve and Kaingo Game Reserve
  • Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
  • Partake in a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
  • 10 days from £2,765 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - December 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Lion in Kruger National Park South Africa
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On Safari in South Africa - Kruger National Park
South Africa
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  • Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
  • Picturesque panoramic tour, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
  • Several exciting optional tours to choose from, including a night safari and a boat cruise on the Blyde River
  • 10 days from £2,995 pp

  • Dates Available

    January 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    4 airports

  • Excursions

    7 included

  • Meals

    21 included

South Mozambique Beach
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Kruger Safari and South Mozambique Beach
South Africa, Mozambique
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  • Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
  • Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
  • Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
  • 13 days from £3,935 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    13 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    29 included

Lion, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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Great Safaris of Tanzania and Zanzibar Beach
Tanzania
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  • Discover the spectacular Lake Manyara, a haven for flocking impala, flamingos and wildebeest, with a game drive along its banks
  • Delve into the African wilderness with game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed caldera brimming with diverse wildlife and expansive savannah
  • 12 days from £4,999 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - December 2026

  • Duration

    12 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    6 included

  • Meals

    27 included

9. Signature Safari Plains Safari Suite
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On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains
South Africa
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  • Track the ‘Big Five’ with six game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
  • Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
  • Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
  • 10 days from £3,595 pp

  • Dates Available

    August 2025 - December 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    11 included

  • Meals

    21 included

Long Beach, Mauritius Pool 30
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Luxury Safari Plains with a Mauritian Beach Escape
South Africa, Mauritius
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  • Track the ‘Big Five’ with four game drives in a reserve in the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Biosphere – home to diverse local wildlife
  • Unwind in the unparalleled luxury of Safari Plain’s five-star tented camp, within the Mabula Game Reserve
  • Enjoy expert insight in the company of one of the reserve’s resident wildlife specialists with an introductory wildlife talk
  • 15 days from £5,635 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    9 included

  • Meals

    21 included

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On Safari in Botswana - Chobe National Park
Botswana, Zimbabwe
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  • Experience morning and afternoon game drives in the Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
  • Embrace the comfort and service of a timeless safari lodge set right on the banks of the Chobe River
  • Set off on a sunset cruise down the Chobe River aboard a double-decker boat with a drink in hand
  • 10 days from £3,505 pp

  • Dates Available

    February 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    10 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    8 included

  • Meals

    21 included

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