Safaris demand early mornings and dusty, bumpy rides across vast terrains in 4x4s—exhilarating, but exhausting. As seasoned safari experts, we recommend itineraries ending with 1-2 beach days, or a seamless seaside extension in the same or adjacent country.
Top choices: 1/ Mombasa's beaches after a Kenya safari, 2/ Lamu or Zanzibar islands post-Tanzania adventure, 3/ Bazaruto or Quirimbas archipelagos (Mozambique) following southern Africa safaris, 4/ Lake Malawi's pristine freshwater shores—reminiscent of Polynesia—after southern Africa or Tanzania trips.
Ditch the minibus for immersive encounters. In private reserves and concessions, join armed ranger-led walks in small groups. You'll spot fewer animals than from a vehicle, but incredibly close—especially herbivores like elephants and buffaloes. Actively track prints, harness the wind, and move silently: a transformative experience.
Prime destinations: South Luangwa National Park (Zambia), Selous Game Reserve (Tanzania), Mlilwane Game Reserve (Swaziland), Kenya, and private reserves in South Africa.
Africa evokes endless horizons and legends like Kilimanjaro.
Opt for circuits merging safaris with iconic sites, or post-safari extensions like Victoria Falls.
Highlights: 1/ Tanzania (Kilimanjaro!), 2/ Namibia's red Sossusvlei dunes in the ancient Namib Desert, 3/ Botswana's Okavango Delta, 4/ Zambia-Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, 5/ Malawi's rugged terrain and UNESCO-listed Lake Malawi.
