African Safari Planner
Planning an African safari is a challenge
- but the research and preparation of the actual trip can be almost
as exciting as your safari itself!
From our selection of African Safaris we have grouped each destination
with the top safari lodges and hotels on offer, so that you can
go through the list and design your own personalized safari experience.
To help you get a start in the right direction you need to ask
yourself the following questions:
When is a good
time of year to go on an African safari?
Botswana
Summer (October – April), very hot and wet.
Best time to visit this Southern African destination is from May
through to September as the days are cool and dry.
For more information
on Botswana travel, click here.
Mauritius
All year round luxury island destination, maintaining
a pleasant daytime temperature. The warmest months are November
to March, while the coolest months are from July to September
(days are pleasant and evenings cooler). April to June and September
to November are the most pleasant months. Monsoon season extends
from December through March/April, when showers are heavy but
clear quickly. Perfect add on destination after your African safari.
For more information
on Mauritius travel, click here.
South Africa
Cape Town
Summer is from November through to March, days are hot and dry.
The winters are cold and rainy from June to August.
Best time to visit is from December to April
For
more information on Cape Town - South Africa, click here.
South African Safaris
All year round safari destination, with the warmest months from
November to March (summer rains).
Winter months are from May to September, the days are warm and
pleasant but the evenings are cold.
For
more information on South African Safari Travel, click here.
Zimbabwe/Zambia
Victoria Falls
September to October, is very hot and dry. November to March
is hot and wet. The best time to visit is April to May and August
to September when the African weather is mild with little rain.
For
more information on Victoria Falls Travel, click here.
What kinds
of activities are available?
| Botswana |
Mauritius |
Zimbabwe |
Fly in safaris
Fully escorted Safaris
Bird Watching
Boating
Morning and evening game drives
Canoeing and Mokoroing
Fishing |
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Snorkeling
Sailing
Glass bottom boats
Hobiecats
Kayaks
Scuba diving
Dee-sea fishing |
White Water Rafting
Elephant Back Safaris
"Flight of the Angels"
Bungi Jumping
Sundowner Cruises
Kayaking
Canoeing
Helicopter Flips |
| South Africa |
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Safari Lodges
Fly-in Safaris
Safari Game Drives
Walking safari
Bush dinners
Sundowners
Bird Watching |
Cape Town
Cape Peninsula Tour
Wineland's Tour
City and Table Mountain
Walk to Freedom |
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What
is my budget for an African experience?
LEVEL OF LUXURY
The more luxurious the safari, the more you going to
pay. So we suggest you budget between $350 to $900 per person,
per night for safari camps and $100 to $350 per person, per night
for hotels. Please keep in mind that safari lodges are fully inclusive
and the more luxurious the lodge the more they will include in
their rates.
As rates vary a lot it is import to us that you give us an idea
of your budget as this will guide us in the right direction as
to which hotels and safari lodges to offer you.
LENGTH OF TRIP
We would not recommend you rush your visit to this part
of the world as Southern Africa has so much to offer from ‘big
5' safari's to stunning beach's, so a combination of both areas
allows one to experience the ultimate African safari.
Suggestion : A 10 - 14 day visit is very popular
with most travelers to Southern Africa.
What
is included in the cost ?
The safari portion of your trip is likely to be the most costly.
African Safari camps are generally all-inclusive, which means
the cost of the accommodations, meals, guides, game activities,
and park entry fees are included. Staying at a hotel or a beach
resort is often less expensive than a safari camp because you
pay for meals and activities, as you choose, while you are there.
Combining an African safari with a few days in Cape Town or Mauritius
will keep the total cost of your itinerary down.
SEASONS - HIGH & LOW
High season prices can vary quite dramatically from the low season
rates. Rates for high season are in effect for a reason, as often
the game viewing is at its best during these times of year and
space is at a premium. However, if you are flexible with your
travel dates, and can travel in low season, the price of your
trip will be lower. You will find the areas less crowded and have
less difficulty confirming space.
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