When clients inquire about a safari, it's quite rare for them to actually name a country as their destination. It's usually just Africa the continent that is mentioned.
So how on earth do you choose when the options include Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and South Africa?
We'll go a short way to answering that question, but as per our regular advice, if a safari is on your radar, make an appointment to talk to us, so that we can fully understand what experience you are looking for, enabling us to craft, alongside our amazing partners, the perfect itinerary specifically tailored just for YOU.
Top 5 - Where and When in Africa

1. Tanzania (above and below)
June to October and December to March is the best time for game viewing. The great migration is generally in the Northern Serengeti from October to December, in the Southern Serengeti from February to April and in the Grumeti from June to July.
Itinerary possibilities:
- Experience six nights in the heart of Great Migration country, three each in the Serengeti and the Masai Mara
- Behold Africa’s astoundingly diverse wildlife, including the iconic Big Five, from custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seat
- Explore alongside handpicked safari guides whose in-depth tracking expertise leads to amazing wildlife encounters
- Discover both the modern and traditional aspects of daily local life, with visits to a Maasai village as well as a typical town, for a unique, culturally immersive experience
- Expend less time travelling and more time spotting game thanks to convenient flights between game regionsFinish with a three-night stay at enchanting Sanctuary Olonana, the ultimate luxury safari lodge, on the Mara River


2. Botswana (above and below)
The country is an all year round destination. May to October is dry season when game viewing is at its best. November to April the landscape changes to lush greens with plenty of young running around.
Itinerary possibilities:
- View Southern Africa’s unmatched wildlife in three ways: on game drives, guided bushwalks and scenic river safaris
- Discover the diverse wildlife of Botswana beside handpicked safari guides whose in-depth tracking skills lead to exceptional wildlife encounters
- Get tips on capturing the best images of the Big Five during a private lecture with a professional photographer
- Glide through the remarkably biodiverse Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe
- Take a privately guided tour of thundering Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and float along the Zambezi River on a relaxing sunset cruise
- Stay two nights at luxurious Sanctuary Chief’s Camp — one of the region’s finest — located in the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve


3. Uganda (above and below)
The country is an all year round travel destination, but you may want to avoid the rainy season which is from September to November and March to May.
Itinerary possibilities:
- Enjoy scenic drives with game-viewing opportunities in the varied landscapes of Uganda
- Set out on a forest trek to view habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park
- Choose your activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park, from game drives to launch trips to forest and crater walks
- Track the endangered mountain gorilla, an amazing experience offered at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park


4. Kenya (above and below)
June to October and December to March offers the best game viewing. The migration is generally in the Masai Mara from late June to September.
Itinerary possibilities:
- Experience Hemingway-style adventure with a modern flair that boldly reimagines the classic safari
- Discover diverse wildlife beside handpicked safari guides whose in-depth tracking skills lead to exceptional wildlife encounters
- Marvel at Kenya’s untamed wonders from custom-made vehicles with an unobstructed view from every seat
- Stay on a private conservancy on the Laikipia Plateau, where the abundant wildlife includes the Big Five as well as cheetah, jackal, hippo, hyena and over 130 black rhino
- Visit a school in the Masai Mara to see how a LifeStraw Water Filter, donated through Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy, provides safe drinking water for 100 children, and learn how this journey supports a similar donation.Finish with a three-night private stay — for just your group — at an Exclusive Tented Camp in the Masai Mara featuring newly designed eco-friendly tents, each attended to by a personal butler


5. South Africa (above and below)
The country is definitely an all year round travel destination. Summer is from October to March and winter from May to August.
Itinerary possibilities:
- Experience a mix of thrilling wildlife encounters, luxury accommodations and fine dining — the best of South Africa on one custom journey
- Enjoy three-night stays at luxurious properties, including Dulini Leadwood in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, sophisticated Grootbos Forest Lodge and the five-star Cape Grace Hotel, setting a relaxed pace that allows time to fully enjoy each locale
- Marvel at the incredible diversity of South Africa’s wildlife, getting up close to the fabled Big Five on a safari led by expert trackers in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, and seeking whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins on a thrilling marine safari
- Delve into the story of modern South Africa with a visit to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned
- Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town on the activities of your choice

If a safari is on your travel list, let us know! We'd love to tailor your itinerary that hits all the bucket list items, and then some.
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