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There is nothing quite as exhilarating as watching a pride of feeding lion from an open-air Landrover, or tracking a herd of elephant on foot. A safari in Africa will awaken all of your senses and leave you longing for more. It’s not always about spotting the ‘Big 5’ animals, but also about taking in the little things, such as learning about the insects and the trees- the lesser known items that often get overlooked. Africa has so much to offer on a safari. Let us show you.
Safaris
Did you know that the word “safari” actually means journey in Swahili? The word is synonymous with Africa and is the number one reason tourists visit our shores. Close-up encounters with the “Big 5” wildlife animals will be an unforgettable experience. We’d recommend visiting the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Masai Mara in Kenya, the Serengeti in Tanzania or Etosha in Namibia, among other ideal safari destinations.
Night Safaris
Night safari drives provide for some of the most dramatic sightings, from hunting predators to viewing a kill. But night drives are also an opportunity to see animals that are not often seen during the daytime such as porcupines, civets and nocturnal birds. There is also something primal in stopping somewhere in the bush, switching off the motor and listening to the night whilst contemplating the stars of the African night.
Photographic Safaris
Embark on a magical photographic holiday in Africa. With a kaleidoscope of unique wildlife, diverse cultures, incredible landscapes and world-famous national parks, Africa will leave you with images you’ll treasure forever.
While an unforgettable photo opportunity waits around almost every corner in Africa, the Serengeti, Masai Mara, Sabi Sands and the Okavango Delta are our top photo safari picks. Boasting views that have to be seen to be believed and big game viewing aplenty, you’ll return home with more great snaps than you will know what to do with.
Ornithological Safaris
Africa is the go-to destination for birders. Flock to mainland Africa and you can spot some 2250 different bird species, 1500 of which aren’t found anywhere else in the world.
Walking Safaris
Take a walk on the wild side and meet wildlife on their terms. Leave the hustle of daily life far behind and tune into the bush; its sights, sounds and smells. Walking safaris in Africa were the original safari experience. Today, they still offer one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the majesty of Africa.

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Elephant Pepper Camp
Luxurious safari tents, comfortable beds, a warm fire, hot chocolate, delicious afternoon teas, great fireside stories, wonderful sounds of the bush at night – Elephant Pepper Camp, in the Masai Mara, is without a doubt, one of the best camps I’ve been to in my nearly...
Take A Walk On The Wild Side….
That line from Lou Reed’s brilliant album Transformer has a rather different connotation to that which I am talking about here . A walk on the wild side in Africa, specifically Tanzania in this case with Wayo Africa, offers the visitor the following : On foot you...
Kenya vs Tanzania: the low-down.
Jim Heck has worked and lived in Africa since the early 1970s, has owned and headed several companies promoting and selling African travel and has written three guide books. He has personally guided more than 100 safaris for more than 3,000 customers throughout...
Your first safari experience is unforgettable.
"OMG, Oh My actual God - it’s a real, live elephant, and I am really here, seeing it with my own eyes!!” Her face flushed with pleasure, camera at the ready, this was my sister-in-law’s response to her first sighting of a wild elephant. We were on safari en...
White Rhinos of Lewa – Delta Willis
"Within minutes of landing at the Lewa north of Mt. Kenya, I was astonished to see a family of rare white rhino. That alone would be worth the airfare from Nairobi, but this heavenly place has drawn royalty for a reason. Herds of elephants amble along ancient...
Serengeti Rewind
From time to time our various international satellite representatives send through some wonderful travel stories for us to share with you. Delta Willis, based in the USA, has recently returned from a trip to Tanzania and has sent through this lovely account of her...
Abandoned in the Masaai Mara
It is Kenyatta Day in Kenya, October 20th. Actually it is now known as Mashujaa or Heroes Day. Big celebrations are to be held in Nairobi and as a result, the government have declared that Nairobi air space be closed for much of the morning. This meant my flight from...
Kruger Park – family camping
It’s probably about 4.30 when I hear my one and a half year old calling me from his camping cot a mere foot away from my bed, in the Kruger Park. He never wakes up this early! As I become aware of my surroundings I hear the birds starting to chirp outside, each...
Tomjachu Bush Lodge – Solitude with all the luxury!
Just a few hours from Johannesburg, near Nelspruit in the Crocodile Valley Nature Conservancy, I found a gem of a lodge – Tomjachu Bush Lodge. The tranquility and the surrounding beauty is like a day at the spa – slows you down and pampers all your senses. Before you...
Holiday to Kenya – fantastic feedback.
Despite having considered cancelling their holiday to Kenya due to bad press, our clients Ronald and Maris Rosenberg returned with fantastic feedback. In Maris’ words, their trip was ‘flawless’. Their nervousness about Kenya was apparent right up to departure but they...