Safari bookings made simple.
oWe can’t wait to get you onto a safari vehicle in a top game reserve. It’s what we do best. After searching far and wide, high and low, for best African safari value we are delighted to share our findings with you. Our prices are fair, reflecting rates published by our top pick safari lodges, and no more. Great value for you.
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This is us, Marianne, John and Ute. We are experienced local safari tour organisers who have visited and assessed the major and minor game reserves and safari lodges for three decades. Our knowledge has been pooled and we short-list, for our clients, those delivering consistent excellence.
Prices are per person, inclusive of accommodation in double safari chalets, full board with all meals, teas and coffees, two fully guided game drives daily, a guided nature walk, and VAT.
Our safari Top 10.
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1. Kruger Gold US$2,000
4 days (3 nights)
Visit the highly acclaimed Sabi Sand Game Reserve, but book early for the best lodges. Make magical memories on daily game drives and nature walks.
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2. Kruger Diamond US$2,550
5 days (4 nights)
Your classic safari: a lodge with thatched chalets in a private reserve in Greater Kruger. This pioneer lodge offers fully guided wildlife activities, history and fun.
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3. Kruger Platinum US$2,950
5 days (4 nights)
Visit two private safari lodges in the Kruger region: two different biomes, two different Big 5 safari experiences; in chalets and suites, all-inclusive.
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4. Cape to Kruger US$…..
7 days
Fun in Cape Town for 3 nights, then fly direct to a luxury lodge with thatched en-suite chalets in a leading private Kruger Park reserve for 3 nights.
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5. Southern Circuit from US$…..
8 days
Kruger, Botswana & Victoria Falls (Southern Circuit): 2 nights Victoria Falls, 2 nights Chobe National Park, Botswana, and 3 nights in a private Kruger reserve, such as the Sabi Sand.
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6. Southern Circuit from US$…..
9 days
Wild and wonderful: 4 nights in Sabi Sand Reserve and private Kruger, then 2 nights in Victoria Falls and 3 nights in stunning Okavango Delta.
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7. Wine and Wild from US$…..
10 days
The very best of South Africa tour, unashamedly romantic. Cape Town 5 nights then fly to a private Kruger game reserve for 4 nights. Pure magic.
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8. Expedition safari from US$…..
7 ~ 14 days
Far from the madding crowd: 3 nights in private Kruger, 2 nights Victoria Falls, 5 nights South Luangwa in Zambia,
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9. Kenya calling from US$…..
7 ~ 14 days
Find Africa’s authentic beauty in pristine areas off the beaten track, but in style and comfort.
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10. Cape Town calling from US$….
4 days
For the energetic: see it all. Cape Town, Kruger Park (private), Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Botswana’s popular wildlife haven, the Okavango Delta.
Safari pricing & payment.
Prices are per person for 2024 safari accommodation including full board, two guided game drives and a guided walk daily by qualified professionals. We quote using only published safari lodge prices, which include all meals, teas and coffees, and VAT. Excluded from our prices above are transfer fees and local flights; we can supply current rates for these.
Our groundwork ~ your success.
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