Get intimate with your favourite wildlife by revelling in an African safari trip through the continent’s sprawling game reserves and national parks. Nowadays, a plethora of luxurious packages are offered by many tour operators. You can find the most preferable one regardless of your agenda to stay in close proximity to the animals’ natural habitats, go gorilla trekking, or spot the “Big Five of Africa” (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos).
You’ll be at ease as cool drinks, gourmet dining, private bathrooms, plushing beds, etc. are part of the deal. So you don’t have to leave behind your aesthetic aspirations. Read on to find the best-fitting African safaris for your bank and your definition of luxury ranging from three to 15 days.
Luxurious African Safaris
Wild Rwanda Safaris
Location: Rwanda and Uganda
For three days, the Bwindi Gorilla Safari is yours to embrace with Wild Rwanda Safaris. This includes a full day in Uganda’s haven for gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa Pygmy communities. You can opt for midrange, luxury and beyond-luxury accommodations for your brief extravaganza. The permit required to visit the gorilla park is included, as well as the round-trip journey by safari vehicle to and from Kigali, Rwanda and English-speaking guides.
Compass Odyssey
Location: Namibia
Namibia’s savannah and deserts await. Personalise your Southwest African safari trip with Compass Odyssey, inclusive of most meals and all park entry fees. Compass Odyssey’s eight-day Namibia Wildlife Safari includes a community-based conservation area in Damaraland while staying in the rustic-chic Doro Nawas Camp. You can check out desert-adapted elephants, oryx, giraffes, and other wildlife in Damaraland. Then, your days will be spent by waterholes and evenings on a game drive while you go on a quest to observe giraffes, zebras, and elephants at Etosha National Park for two days.
Discover Africa
Location: Botswana
Start by a riverside lodge on the Chobe River to spot some elephants with Discover Africa’s nine-day trip. Next, you’ll head to a muddy area renowned for a wide range of animals, such as leopards, hippos, and more at Okavango Delta. Ultimately, you’ll be appreciating zebras and buffalos on the savannah and the white salt pans from a former lake at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Discover Africa offers exclusive accommodation adjacent to the wilderness, as well as all meals and transportation within Botswana.
SkySafari
Location: Tanzania
Do you seek a different safari trip for 10 days? SkySafari offers wildlife enthusiasts a curated luxury safari that ensures you make the most of your time in Africa by jetting on a private plane! The route takes you flying over Rusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti until eventually touching down at the luxurious Elewana Collection properties. Thus, direct flights take you from camp to camp with comfortable ground transfers. SkySafari is ideal for those of you who want to cherish time on the ground and less time travelling.
&Beyond
Locations: Tanzania and Kenya
The Kings of the Jungle Tour allows you a glimpse of prominent natural wonders such as Ngorongo Crater and the Maasai Mara savannah with &Beyond. More offerings to several African destinations are provided as well; the four-night stay in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Upscale lodges and tents with private bathrooms will be your resting site in between observing wildebeest and zebras partake in the great migration.
Micato Safaris
Locations: Tanzania, Kenya
The thorough itinerary from Micato Safaris lasts for 15 days and takes you to multiple locations. The first stop is Nairobi, Kenya for two days. Then you’ll cherish wildlife-viewing excursions in several destinations, namely the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Maasai Mara National Reserve, and the Amboseli and Serengeti National Parks - plus Mount Kilimanjaro! Lions, cheetahs, rhinos, gazelles, zebras, etc are your daily view of fete. Glamorous lodging and safari camps are inclusive of Micato Safaris, as well as a sunrise hot air balloon ride and camel tour by Samburu tribe members.
Reminder
Before embarking on your wildlife excursion, please note that several vaccinations are recommendable at many destinations. Cholera and rabies are a couple of examples. Additionally, numerous safari locations are prone to malaria. It’s highly advisable to consult with a doctor beforehand to be sure you’re up-to-date and fully protected for your trip.