Best Luxury Bespoke African Safari Holiday Vacation Packages and Tours

 Kenya the land and country where the concept of ‘The Safari’ (a journey) was born when early explorers and hunters used to take long holiday trips into the African country to view and hunt game.

Kenya is also believed to be the cradle of mankind with archaeological sites where bones and tools used by early man have been found hence by coming to Kenya you are definitely coming home “Welcome home to Kenya”.

Kenya is known for its wide open Savannah grasslands of the Masai Mara and the majestic wildlife that roams within it, the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, the flamingo ringed soda lakes and the Indian Ocean coast, the vast rolling Savannah, vibrant tribes with distinct and unique cultures, shimmering desert and big-game wildlife as well as bird-life, there is no place like Kenya for the classic ultimate safari Experience.

Safari holiday vacations in Kenya undoubtedly offer an incredible diversity of landscapes and some of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere in the world. This is where elephant mingle freely with vast herds of zebra, wildebeest and buffalo, while leopard, cheetah and lion thrive.

Blessed with a huge array of activities – from ballooning and horse-riding to bush-walking, wild game viewing, cultural visits, camel trekking, vintage bi-plane and helicopter excursions – Kenya is and will always be a fabulous safari destination.

Reasons To Visit Kenya

• The cradle of mankind through the archaeological discoveries made in the country.
• The unique combination of wildlife, landscapes, beaches and unique culture.
• Some of the best game viewing opportunities and wildlife experiences in the world, including the Great Wildebeest Migration.
• Home to some of the best national parks and game reserves in Africa with diverse ecosystems, including the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
• A huge array of activities for the adventurous traveler.
• High standard of accommodation and hospitality service levels.
• The ability to combine Safari and beach holidays.
• Warm tropical climate all year round.

 Tanzania is an endowed country with epic topography, fascinating travel experiences; Tanzania is a wilderness and wildlife extravaganza. This vast and sparsely-populated country hosts some of the greatest and diverse wildlife experiences on Earth as well as diverse and ancient cultures like that of the Hadzabe and Datoga people, the last bushmen in Africa, to the proud Maasai.

From the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the game-rich Ngorongoro Crater, from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the baobabs of the Tarangire, Tanzania is the safari insider's secrete hot tip. Boasting 14 national parks and numerous game reserves, this is home to the largest wildlife herds on the African continent, the remote and unspoilt Selous, Ruaha and Katavi Game Reserves as well as the palm-fringed islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia ideal for post-safari relaxation. 

The private exclusive VIP conservancies of Singita Game Reserve and Mwiba Conservancy provide luxurious 5 star private safari experiences away from the touristic crowds, world class accommodations and cuisines in the remote African wild.

Reasons to go on a Tanzania safari

•  Front row seats to the Wildebeest Migration across the plains of the majestic Serengeti National Park.
• The Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants and spectacular baobab trees.
• Saadani National Park is one of the only remaining protected coastal areas in Africa and offers the perfect intimate beach hideaway.
• World-class private camping in luxury tented accommodation in hand-picked areas such as Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Selous Game Reserve.
• Big Five game viewing.
• Climb the highest peak in Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro 'the roof of Africa'.
• Experience the wildebeest carving in January to March every year in the Serengeti.

Zanzibar Main Island lies off the Tanzania cost, only 25 miles away but offering a completely different ambience. A stay at one of the many Zanzibar resorts offers the perfect end to a safari holiday vacation. Zanzibar offers an alluring mix of beautiful beaches, palm groves and spice farms mixed with a rich trading history and culture.

Zanzibar Island is a bewitching place; the rich green valleys are filled with the aroma of spices whilst historic Stone Town, once the capital of a vast Arabic empire, is an atmospheric maze of narrow streets, street markets and coral stone steps.

The Zanzibar resorts offer barefoot powder-white sandy beaches shaded by palm trees; snorkeling and diving in their turquoise coral waters; as well as a range of excursions such as dhow sunset cruises, deep sea diving adventures, fishing trips, tours to the spice farms or to Jozani forest, depending on where you stay. The waters are warm and the coral reefs are great for snorkeling. There is excellent diving from the Zanzibar resorts in the north of the island and the opportunity to swim with dolphins from the resorts in the south.

Zanzibar Island Archipelago is actually the collective name for a number of islands. You might like to stay at the less well-known Pemba Island which is a 30 minute flight from Zanzibar, or one of the many smaller islands such as the exclusive VIP private Mnemba Island - which offers the ultimate private island retreat - or Mafia Island. Atmospheric ruins on Mafia Island retreat are the legacy of its having been on the trade routes of Persian dhows for centuries.

The climate in Zanzibar is tropical and warm all year round with a hot humid season from November to April and rain falling in November and again in April / May.

Reasons to visit Zanzibar Island

• The powder-white pristine sandy beaches shaded by palm trees.
• Zanzibar is tropical and warm all year round.
• Zanzibar offers an alluring mix of beautiful beaches, palm groves and spice farms mixed with a rich trading history and culture.
• Zanzibar offers one of the best diving and deep sea fishing experience including swimming with the dolphins.

 The undiscovered pearl of Africa, Uganda is a landscape of deep lakes, towering mountains and thick rainforests. Boasting wildlife not found anywhere else, Uganda is also home to the world's greatest concentration of primates including half of the world's last remaining mountain gorilla population.

A safari in Uganda is a safari in one of the most varied countries in Africa, with wide-open savannah, glacial alpine mountains, and a forest so dense that its official name is “Impenetrable”. It shares the highest mountain range in Africa with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the largest lake in Africa ‘Lake Victoria’ with Tanzania and Kenya. Boasting over 1000 species of birds as well as wildlife not found anywhere else, Uganda is the original Eden.

Reasons to visit Uganda 'The Pearl of Africa'.

•  The highest concentration of primates on Earth and home to half the world's remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
• An equally wide range of fauna, flora, and landscapes in all of the country's national parks, including Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kibale Forest.
• A bird watcher's paradise with over 350 species of bird recorded in Bwindi.
• Excellent climate all year round.The cheery and welcoming hospitality of its warm-natured people.
• Swim and relax in the sandy beaches of Lake Victoria and its numerous small Islands.

 Unspoilt and enchanting, Rwanda is a truly unique part of Africa. Lesser-visited than its East Coast neighbors, and is infamous for its habituated mountain gorillas, the hilly terrain making it known as the land of a thousand hills, and the infamous horrific Rwandan Genocide the country is trying to recover from, only adds to its appeal.

Most holidays to Rwanda are arranged in the hope of catching a glimpse of the incredible mountain gorilla. The dramatic landscape of Volcanoes National Park is home to more than 270 habituated mountain gorillas and is one of the best places in the world for gorilla sightings.

Days spent trekking may be long and arduous, but the reward is beyond imagination. No matter how many times you picture coming within feet of a majestic silverback, nothing can prepare you for the feeling of both terror and wonder as its hazel eyes stare straight at you; the hairs standing up on the back of your neck as it permits you to enter its territory.

Gorillas are more like man than any other creature, and it’s perhaps this that makes these creatures so intriguing and this experience so unlike any other.

Rwanda’s host of other wildlife, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys and birdlife, can be found in the dense rainforests of Nyungwe National Park, rich in flora and fauna and with spellbinding views as well as a thriving city and spectacular mountain scenery.

Amidst the rainforests and green terraced hills, the freshwater Lake Kivu has a secluded inland beach and pretty towns lining its shores. Rwanda is home to interesting cities, too. The Cultural Butare city hosts the former King’s Palace and several museums, whilst a visit to Kigali offers a chilling reminder of Rwanda’s troubled past with historical sites including the Genocide Memorial Site.

Rwanda has plenty to occupy a longer holiday and certainly deserves further exploration other than the normal three or four days holidays which are sometimes add-ons to a safari in Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda.

Reasons to visit Rwanda

• To see and track the great apes the Endangered Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees.
• Rwanda’s spectacular scenery of tropical rainforests and green terraced hills.
• Catch a glimpse of Rwanda’s troubled past in the genocide memorial sites.
• Discover Rwanda’s unique culture.
• Experiencing the Country’s mandatory Clean-up Day.
• Discovering the Rare Golden Monkey.
• Relax at the sandy beaches of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi town.