Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
Stone Town
Zanzibar's historical capital: No visit to Zanzibar would be complete without exploring the narrow, cobbled streets of Stone Town, a World Heritage Site. There are several places of interest scattered around town, not least Beit el-Ajaib (House of Wonders), a former sultan's palace. Absorb the history, culture and cuisine of this former ivory port on guided tours, or simply wander around at your own pace.
Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
7 DAY KENYA'S LAIKIPIA & MASAI MARA
• Track black rhino & the Big 5
• Fly fishing & flying safaris
• Witness the Great Migration in season
• Experience Maasai & Swahili culture
• Off-road game drives
FROM
$4 000pp
13 DAY TANZANIA FLY-IN CRATER, MIGRATION & ISLAND
• All inclusive fly-in safari experience
• Arguably some of Africa’s best game viewing
• Visit Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions
• Explore the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Crater
• Witness the wildebeest migration across the Serengeti
• Dive the coral reefs of a tropical island
FROM
$10 000pp
13 DAY PRIVATE GUIDED BOTSWANA & KENYA FLY-IN
• Fly between camps in a Pilatus PC-12 light aircraft
• Private, award-winning guide throughout
• Stay at Relais & Chateaux properties
• Excellent predator sightings
• Best of Botswana & Kenya
• Only 6 places available – ideal for exclusive-use
FROM
$40 000pp
June to October
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season from June to October. This also coincides with safari high season in Tanzania, making the Zanzibar Archipelago a very popular post-safari choice. However, this tropical island is good to visit at most times of the year, thanks to its regular sunshine and balmy Zanzibar weather.
November to December
Usually expected to start in November when the temperatures rise, the 'short rains' break the dry mid-year winter. Clouds usually build up during the mornings (which can be rather sunny and humid) and break in spectacular, but generally short-lived showers in the afternoons – giving you enough time to retire to the beach bar, enjoy a massage or yoga session before returning to your sun lounger.
There is however more chance of sunshine towards Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The Mafia Archipelago is where to go in Zanzibar in December because its main highlight is the opportunity to dive with whale sharks.
January to May
This is a great time to visit Zanzibar if you don’t mind the heat and humidity. The days are sunny and hot. January to March offer some of the best diving conditions. A good underwater dive is all about wind, the tides and what you can view underwater – the lagoons and coral reefs can be explored in clear waters, particularly on the south coast.
The weather in Zanzibar will start to turn from about mid-March as the 'long rains' become more imminent. April and May mark the start of what’s known as the ‘long rains’ on these islands. The rainfall in April and May is far heavier than any other time of year, and results in mild and very wet weather on the beaches.
The Kruger
South Africa’s biggest and best-known national park is home to the country's greatest diversity of animals and exquisite safari lodges on private game reserves. As one of the oldest conservation areas in Africa, it boasts healthy populations of wildlife and highly sought-after sightings of cheetah and wild dog. But the Kruger’s pièce de résistance is the almost guaranteed encounter with the super-celebrities of the safari circuit: Africa’s iconic Big 5.
Dry Season:
May–Oct
The dry winter season is considered the best time to go to Kruger for game viewing. Vegetation is low and sparse, making animals easier to spot and follow, and wildlife will not move far from remaining water sources at this time of year. It’s a very comfortable time for a safari with few mosquitoes around, little if any rain, and pleasant temperatures.
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Green Season:
Nov–Apr
The summer’s afternoon thundershowers transform the Kruger into a beautiful, thriving green landscape that makes for superb photography. Game viewing is still good – with many young summer-born animals around it's a predator's paradise – and it's the best time to visit the Kruger for bird watching plus safari-and-beach holiday combinations.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, South Africa safaris can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1 550 USD at the finest lodges in high season.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, Zanzibar holidays can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1,650 USD at the finest hotels and resorts in high season.
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, Zanzibar holidays can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1,650 USD at the finest hotels and resorts in high season.
"Zanzibar is an easy go-to for a beach extension when in East Africa, given how easily it connects to all of the safari hub areas. Offering a variety of accommodation options from exclusive private villas through to large family-friendly resorts, there is something suited to everyone’s needs. From the heritage-rich, labyrinthine capital of Stonetown to the palm-lined tracts of powdery-white beaches and the stunning reefs beyond, Zanzibar is an iconic Indian Ocean island destination."
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
Our size and trusted relationships with Africa’s top operators gives us access to the best possible rates. If you find a better quote for your itinerary, let us know and we’ll match it.
As an African company, we ensure 100% of the money from your safari stays in Africa, supporting local communities and conservation projects, making a difference long after you return home.
Book with us and we’ll be alongside you from our first chat, offering 24/7 assistance and local know-how from the right time zone, whenever you need it.
Your money is safe with us. All our clients are protected by our supplier default insurance and our accreditation bond with the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association.
Based in Cape Town, our team of experts are all born and raised in Africa. We spend our own holidays on safari, and understand what goes into making every trip a once in a life-time experience.
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
We have first-hand knowledge of every single destination, lodge and activity we recommend. We spend more than 365 days a year on safari to ensure you get the best, unbiased advice.
As an African company, we ensure 100% of the money from your safari stays in Africa, supporting local communities and conservation projects, making a difference long after you return home.
Book with us and we’ll be alongside you from our first chat, offering 24/7 assistance and local know-how from the right time zone, whenever you need it.
Your money is safe with us. All our clients are protected by our supplier default insurance and our accreditation bond with the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association.
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Zanzibar
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Exotic Island Paradise
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The name alone is likely to conjure up images of spice markets, palm-fringed beaches and white-sailed dhows on a turquoise sea – and happily the reality doesn’t disappoint. Lying only a short distance off the Tanzania coast but at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Zanzibar has long been at the centre of the Indian Ocean experience in East Africa and a Zanzibar holiday is a sensory experience par excellence.
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Experience a safari vacation in Kenya, the place where safari travel originated. The best Kenya tours and safaris include Big 5 game viewing, the Great Migration, incredible natural beauty and cultural encounters, often combining Kenya’s top attractions with Tanzania and the tropical beaches of the Kenyan coast.
Tanzania
Safari happens almost everywhere you look in Tanzania. It’s been a way of life in East Africa’s second-largest country for decades. Few destinations in Africa can rival Tanzania's diversity of wildlife and landscapes. From the classic savannah destinations of the Serengeti to the famed Ngorongoro Crater, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive experience after another.
Kenya
No other wildlife encounter can rival sitting with endangered gorillas in their natural habitat and observing the fascinating family dynamics of our ancient relatives. The emerald rainforests of Rwanda and Uganda are incredible destinations for gorilla trekking, Africa’s most powerful wildlife experience.
Rwanda & Uganda
ZANZIBAR
Exotic Island Paradise
From lunar-like desert landscapes and open grasslands to riverine forests and papyrus-lined canals, Botswana delivers the very best in land and water safari experiences. Combine luxury and adventure in some of the world’s most remote locations, while the magical sights and sounds of Africa leave you with memories you’ll cherish forever.
The name alone is likely to conjure up images of spice markets, palm-fringed beaches and white-sailed dhows on a turquoise sea – and happily the reality doesn’t disappoint. Lying only a short distance off the Tanzania coast but at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia, Zanzibar has long been at the centre of the Indian Ocean experience in East Africa and a Zanzibar holiday is a sensory experience par excellence.
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Pemba Island
Lying 50km / 31mi north-east of Zanzibar is little-visited and largely undeveloped Pemba Island, home to small fishing villages, historic ruins, and miles of wild coastline. Infrastructure is limited and tourism still in its infancy but thanks to its pristine coral reefs, water temperatures between 25°C / 77°F and 28°C / 84°F and visibility between 20 and 40 metres / 66 and 131 feet, Pemba ranks among the world's best dive sites.
Highlights
Serengeti
Tanzania
January–March & June–October
Dry Season:
The weather is usually mild and dry from January to March, and most of the safari crowds are absent. June to October is safari’s high season; the Serengeti is busy, but weather conditions are perfect and the Wildebeest Migration’s dramatic river crossings take place. Although the sheer size of the Serengeti will give you a soul-stirring sense of space, the areas around the Migration’s river crossing points can get busy. If you want to be close to the action yet enjoy some serenity, we suggest staying in an adjacent private reserve.
Green Season:
November–December
The ‘short rains’ season relieves the dry mid-year winter. Clouds build up in the mornings and break in spectacular, but generally short-lived, showers in the late afternoons. Migrant birds return from the northern hemisphere and resident plains game give birth, which means the predator action is thrilling.
Migration Season:
December–September
The herds usually cross the Grumeti River in the western Serengeti between about May and July, then move towards the Mara River in the north to cross into the Masai Mara between about July to October. November's short rains trigger the herds
to move back to the Serengeti to give birth before calving season, which takes place from January to March and is renowned for bitter-sweet predator action.
Highlights
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Tanzania
Safari happens almost everywhere you look in Tanzania. It’s been a way of life in East Africa’s second-largest country for decades. Few destinations in Africa can rival Tanzania's diversity of wildlife and landscapes. From the classic savannah destinations of the Serengeti to the famed Ngorongoro Crater, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive experience after another.
Kenya
Experience a safari vacation in Kenya, the place where safari travel originated. The best Kenya tours and safaris include Big 5 game viewing, the Great Migration, incredible natural beauty and cultural encounters, often combining Kenya’s top attractions with Tanzania and the tropical beaches of the Kenyan coast.
Rwanda & Uganda
No other wildlife encounter can rival sitting with endangered gorillas in their natural habitat and observing the fascinating family dynamics of our ancient relatives. The emerald rainforests of Rwanda and Uganda are incredible destinations for gorilla trekking, Africa’s most powerful wildlife experience.
January to May
This is a great time to visit Zanzibar if you don’t mind the heat and humidity. The days are sunny and hot. January to March offer some of the best diving conditions. A good underwater dive is all about wind, the tides and what you can view underwater – the lagoons and coral reefs can be explored in clear waters, particularly on the south coast.
The weather in Zanzibar will start to turn from about mid-March as the 'long rains' become more imminent. April and May mark the start of what’s known as the ‘long rains’ on these islands. The rainfall in April and May is far heavier than any other time of year, and results in mild and very wet weather on the beaches.
June to October
The best time to visit Zanzibar is during the dry season from June to October. This also coincides with safari high season in Tanzania, making the Zanzibar Archipelago a very popular post-safari choice. However, this tropical island is good to visit at most times of the year, thanks to its regular sunshine and balmy Zanzibar weather.
How Much is a Trip to Zanzibar?
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, Zanzibar holidays can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1,650 USD at the finest hotels and resorts in high season.
What’s Included in the Cost?
Rates generally depend on timing (i.e. key travel seasons like holidays) and level of luxury (the type of amenities and exclusivity). As a guideline, Zanzibar holidays can range anywhere from approximately 450 USD per person per night in low season to over 1,650 USD at the finest hotels and resorts in high season.
"Zanzibar is an easy go-to for a beach extension when in East Africa, given how easily it connects to all of the safari hub areas. Offering a variety of accommodation options from exclusive private villas through to large family-friendly resorts, there is something suited to everyone’s needs. From the heritage-rich, labyrinthine capital of Stonetown to the palm-lined tracts of powdery-white beaches and the stunning reefs beyond, Zanzibar is an iconic Indian Ocean island destination."
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Kenya offers a vacation for every traveller. From unforgettable family safaris with child-friendly activities and services to exclusive hideaways for couples and honeymooners, Kenya has it all and then some. Whatever type of traveller you are, there’s not much that beats a Kenya safari. The standards of service are high and Kenya’s top destinations offer luxury accommodation ranging from lavish, colonial-style lodges to contemporary boutique hotels and amenity-packed resorts.
Highlights
Mnemba Island
A tiny island about a 4.5 kilometres or three miles from the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar Island, Mnemba is a vintage beach paradise. The reefs just offshore provide excellent snorkelling and diving spots and the island is also a nesting site for the endangered green turtle. Although Mnemba Island is privately owned, the reef is open to everyone and is highly favoured destination for day excursions from Zanzibar.
Zanzibar's historical capital: No visit to Zanzibar would be complete without exploring the narrow, cobbled streets of Stone Town, a World Heritage Site. There are several places of interest scattered around town, not least Beit el-Ajaib (House of Wonders), a former sultan's palace. Absorb the history, culture and cuisine of this former ivory port on guided tours, or simply wander around at your own pace.
A tiny island about a 4.5 kilometres or three miles from the north-eastern tip of Zanzibar Island, Mnemba is a vintage beach paradise. The reefs just offshore provide excellent snorkelling and diving spots and the island is also a nesting site for the endangered green turtle. Although Mnemba Island is privately owned, the reef is open to everyone and is highly favoured destination for day excursions from Zanzibar.
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Here are some of our best packages, all completely customisable to your requirements and travel wishes:
This trip is perfect for couples or honeymooners. Each accommodation on this safari is an elegant tented camp with facilities such as swimming pools, spa treatments and private dining. The distances between destinations are taken care of by short flights, enabling you to enjoy as much time on safari as possible. You can look forward to a unique rhino tracking adventure and seeking out the Special 5 – Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, long-neck gerenuk and Somali ostrich – in Samburu, plus incredible game viewing in private conservancies along the Masai Mara.
Lying 50km / 31mi north-east of Zanzibar is little-visited and largely undeveloped Pemba Island, home to small fishing villages, historic ruins, and miles of wild coastline. Infrastructure is limited and tourism still in its infancy but thanks to its pristine coral reefs, water temperatures between 25°C / 77°F and 28°C / 84°F and visibility between 20 and 40 metres / 66 and 131 feet, Pemba ranks among the world's best dive sites.
Zanzibar is the home of idyllic beaches, balmy weather & warm tropical waters. Perfect for anyone who simply wants to enjoy a lazily luxurious beach vacation - Zanzibar and its outlying islands are home to some of the finest beaches in East Africa as well as a number of its best dive sites. Here white sands, palm trees and coral reefs are your daily backdrop.
Go on spice tours, taste local dishes and walk the cobbled streets of the capital’s old quarter Stone Town, now a World Heritage Site buzzing with colourful back-street markets and local flavours. When you aren’t exploring the streets, you can do shore and reef dives, swim, kayak and sail on a traditional wooden dhow.
You won’t want for somewhere to stay: one of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations, Zanzibar accommodation ranges from luxury beachfront cottages and private villas to elegant spa resorts; parents on the other hand will be delighted by Zanzibar's family-friendly hotels and safe-swimming beaches.
Accessible from travel hub Dar es Salaam, a Zanzibar trip combines easily with top Tanzania safari destinations such as the Serengeti (part of the Great Wildebeest Migration) and the Ngorongoro Crater - you can choose to have it as part of a safari and beach package or as a stand-alone holiday.
Jozani Forest is Zanzibar’s only national park, well-known as the home to the indigenous and endangered, red colobus monkeys. These mature forests are also home to more than 40 species of birds, bushbabies, duikers and hundreds of butterfly species. If you are pairing it up with Tanzania, the wildlife experience continues.
Zanzibar is the home of idyllic beaches, balmy weather & warm tropical waters. Perfect for anyone who simply wants to enjoy a lazily luxurious beach vacation - Zanzibar and its outlying islands are home to some of the finest beaches in East Africa as well as a number of its best dive sites. Here white sands, palm trees and coral reefs are your daily backdrop.
Go on spice tours, taste local dishes and walk the cobbled streets of the capital’s old quarter Stone Town, now a World Heritage Site buzzing with colourful back-street markets and local flavours. When you aren’t exploring the streets, you can do shore and reef dives, swim, kayak and sail on a traditional wooden dhow, soaking in the beauty of the sunset.
See the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and more wildlife found only in Africa, with expert guides who'll get you so
close you can hear them breathe.
Walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, cultural interactions with
local people- all safari activities support conservation and communities. The ultimate win-win.
Enjoy being off-the-grid and truly away from it all with private plunge pools and spa facilities at intimate lodges in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Sip sundowners as giraffes stroll across the hot pink horizon, and sample gourmet African dishes and wines over fireside dinners while the sounds of the bush serenades you.
The best trips combine Africa's top destinations. Easily go from the African bush to buzzy Cape Town or an idyllic Indian Ocean island- with all the details and transfers taken care of.
You won’t want for somewhere to stay: one of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations, Zanzibar has accommodation that ranges from luxury beachfront cottages and private villas to exclusive boutique hotels and elegant spa resorts; parents on the other hand will be delighted by Zanzibar's family-friendly hotels and safe-swimming beaches.
Zanzibar offers visitors a wealth of different eco-tourism experiences that ensure the long-term sustainability of their ecosystem and cultures. Whether you’re staying in an eco-lodge, volunteering with a marine conservation program or local community project, you can add the ‘responsible traveler’ badge to your belt.
Jozani Forest is Zanzibar’s only national park, well-known as the home to the indigenous and endangered, red colobus monkeys. These mature forests are also home to more than 40 species of birds, bushbabies, duikers and hundreds of butterfly species. If you are pairing it up with Tanzania, the wildlife experience continues.
Accessible from travel hub Dar es Salaam, a Zanzibar trip combines easily with top Tanzania safari destinations such as the Serengeti (part of the Great Wildebeest Migration) and the Ngorongoro Crater - you can choose to have it as part of a safari and beach package or as a stand-alone holiday.
Zanzibar offers visitors a wealth of different eco-tourism experiences that ensure long-term sustainability. Whether you’re staying in an eco-lodge or volunteering with a marine conservation program, you can add the ‘responsible traveller’ badge to your belt.