There are so many elements to consider when planning your first African safari holiday – from the time of year you travel to the camps and lodges you visit, the guide who accompanies you and the activities you wish to experience. With our Africa Destination Experts’ more than 65 years’ worth of combined experience living, working and planning extraordinary holidays in Africa, we can arrange a safari that is exactly right for you.

Whether you are after witnessing the wildebeest migration in Tanzania, unforgettable honeymoon in Kenya, or a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure in South Africa, we will make sure that this is more than just a trip – it’s the ultimate adventure.

 

Best destinations for first-time safaris

Kenya

Whether you're a first-time safari-goer or a seasoned traveller, a luxury safari in Kenya offers an extraordinary experience. Kenya's diverse landscapes, teeming with abundant wildlife, make it a microcosm of Africa.

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South Africa

On tailor-made holidays in South Africa, you can indulge in fantastic game-viewing, vibrant cities and some of the world’s best wineries in picturesque vineyards, as well as immersing yourself in exciting cultural encounters, making your luxury holiday truly unforgettable.

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Tanzania

A combination of luxury safaris in Tanzania and beach holidays on one of its islands is possibly one of the best travel ideas you can have, as Tanzania has a richly diverse landscape and more than a quarter of its area is protected as reserves and is committed to developing tourism sustainably.

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Tailor-made itineraries

These are simply suggestions for the kind of luxury safari holidays you might have. Yours will
be tailored, altered, and refined until it matches you completely. From open-air jeep adventures to heart-pounding gorilla treks, explore an unforgettable wildlife encounter with your choice of thrilling safari options.

Ideal Length: 10 days

A Honeymoon in South Africa: Whales, Wine and Wildlife

South Africa offers the ultimate honeymoon blend of adventure and romance. Journey from the scenic Garden Route and Cape Winelands to a luxury Eastern Cape safari, combining dramatic landscapes, world-class wines, wildlife encounters, and intimate lodges into one unforgettable experience.

From £4,400pp From $5,800pp

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Ideal Length: 10 days

South Africa: Discover the Rainbow Nation’s Diversity

Of all the wonders of Africa, South Africa just about has it all. Coast to coast, the range of habitats leads the traveller through coastal forest and majestic mountains; game rich savannah bushveld and the harsh aridity of semi-desert, to stretches of pristine white beaches in...

From £5,400pp From $6,400pp

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Ideal Length: 11 days

Maasai Mara + Zanzibar: Ultimate Twin Itinerary

One of the most iconic African experiences the Maasai Mara has so much to offer from incredible wildlife experiences to a rich cultural heritage...

From £7,450pp From $9,600pp

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30 Years of Expertise Rooted in Africa

Africa is where our legacy is, and it’s our expertise and contacts that set us apart in this incredible part of the world.  As we look towards 2025, we’re thinking about the next adventures we’re having on safari, from destinations for the experienced safari-goer to seeing the wildlife on-foot, or on horseback.

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