Safaris began in East Africa – in fact, they’re named for the Swahili word for ‘journey’. A safari adventure can take many forms, from a sunrise balloon ride over the Masai Mara, to a late afternoon odyssey into the ‘land that time forgot’ – the Ngorongoro Crater. Although no two safaris are ever quite the same, you can expect amazing discoveries every day, from seeing the Big Five or the Great Migration to scenic sundowners and learning about the heritage of some of the oldest cultures left on earth. Learn about the incredible experiences that await you on your trip to East Africa, and browse our safari frameworks here. When you’re ready to start planning, let us know exactly what you’d like your safari itinerary to include, and we’ll plan the trip of a lifetime!
ACCOMODATION
During your stay in East Africa, you may stay in hotels, safari lodges and tented camps. Local hotels are run to the international standards that our clients expect and make the most of our gorgeous climate with lovely outdoor spaces and stunning views of the region’s bustling urban areas. Safari lodges are sensitively located, constructed from ecologically complimentary stone and timber and offer magnificent game viewing decks, natural water holes, open-air dining, well-stocked bars, luxury swimming pools and even on-site spa facilities. Tented camps offer the amenities you would expect from a hotel room, including standard bathroom facilities, all with the wild charm of spacious walk-in tent, perhaps with a hurricane lamp lit verandah. Enjoy the calls of wildlife and all the sounds of African nights just beyond the canvas.
ACTIVITIES
- Game Drives
- Bush Meals
- Sundowners
- Bush Walks
- Hot Air Balloons
- Cultural Experiences
Going for a game drive in East Africa’s famous parks, reserves and conservancies is the quintessential safari experience. Our drivers are highly qualified and are both experts on our local wildlife and passionate advocates for their conservation. During your drive, you’ll spot a wide variety of game and learn about the animals and their role in the eco-system. Our fleet of Land Cruisers are excellently maintained and customised for comfort, with guaranteed window seats for all of our clients and well-stocked cool boxes to ensure an unforgettable game spotting experience.
A bush breakfast or dinner is an incredible part of your safari adventure and sure to be a highlight of your trip. Venture into the wilds of a park or reserve and find your gourmet meal waiting for you. Whether it’s a delicious breakfast enjoyed as the savannah comes alive in the morning, or a fabulous dinner enjoyed under starlit skies, this is an amazing experience you will never forget.
Sundowners are an East African tradition. Enjoy the cocktail of your choice as you watch expansive African skies turn golden red over beautiful savannah landscapes. You can certainly have sundowners on your lodge’s observation deck or the verandah of your luxurious tent, but we can also organise sundowners in the wild at the conclusion of your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, you’ll make your way to a scenic spot and find a range of drinks and canapés waiting for you.
Explore the reserves and conservancies of East Africa on foot for your chance to get a more intimate understanding of the wild world around you. Small details come into focus with the expert knowledge of your guide, who will show you animal tracks and prints, and point out local plants and flowers and tell you their uses. Hear the call of animals around you and learn about their behaviours, and maybe try your hand at throwing a Maasai spear or shooting a bow.
One of the most amazing, unforgettable ways to experience the plains of East Africa is from above, in the basket of a hot air balloon. Your journey starts in the early morning, with your balloon rising over the landscape alongside the large, equatorial sun. Watch herds of wildebeest and zebra beneath you as you take in the beauty of the savannah as well as the incredible wildlife that populates it.
East Africa is home to some of the oldest and bravest cultures left on the planet, many of whom are active stakeholders in conservancies, camps and lodges that preserve the region’s natural heritage and their own way of life. During your time in East Africa, you can visit these groups as they share their culture, experiencing life in the village and learning about the wisdom and knowledge that has allowed them to live alongside wildlife in these ecosystems for centuries.
Family Safaris
There is nothing quite like shared experience to bond the generations, no time so quality as that spent discovering nature, no memories so magical as those made on happy holidays. The Family Safari provides a unique opportunity for older generations to bond with their children and grandchildren, creating unforgettable memories that families will always cherish. Your safari will introduce your children to Africa’s fantastic creatures, teach you about fragile eco-systems and their conservation, and let you engage with some of the oldest and bravest cultures left on earth. The natural beauty of Africa can awaken a child’s appreciation of nature through an unparalleled connection with animals in the wild. A safari adventure gives the family, from grandparents to children, the opportunity to interact with each other in a superbly unique environment whilst enjoying the traditional fun and excitement of a safari.
When contacting us to begin planning your trip, let us know that it is a family safari and we will be sure to make your experience unforgettable. From game drives and safari walks to lodges with plenty of fun activities for the kids and opportunities for hands-on learning, we will help you plan a perfect trip for your family.
When contacting us to begin planning your trip, let us know that it is a family safari and we will be sure to make your experience unforgettable. From game drives and safari walks to lodges with plenty of fun activities for the kids and opportunities for hands-on learning, we will help you plan a perfect trip for your family.
Honeymoons & Weddings
Mark the beginning of your life together with the first of many adventures you’ll experience side by side. Travel to the wilds of East Africa’s parks, reserves and conservancies to find enduring romance under endless blue skies that you’ll remember for the rest of your lives. Float above the rolling reaches of the Serengeti Plains in the serenity of a hot air balloon, and enjoy the glamour of a luxurious meal for two in the remote bush. For a destination wedding in paradise, visit the picturesque shores of Zanzibar or the Swhaili Coast and get swept away by the romantic combination of idyllic tropical beaches and a storied past and culture. Mark your special day with white sands under your toes, palms surrounding you and the stunning turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean serving as a backdrop.
Whether you’re tying the knot or starting your life together on a honeymoon, a safari adventure offers the romantic trip of a lifetime. Combine a luxurious tented safari in some of the region’s most famous parks and reserves with a week of tropical bliss as you enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Build memories to last a lifetime with experiences like scenic sundowners and hot air balloon rides, or luxurious spa treatments on the beach and romantic dhow cruises. Find an example of our honeymoon safaris here, and let us know how we can make this first journey together the most romantic of them all!
Whether you’re tying the knot or starting your life together on a honeymoon, a safari adventure offers the romantic trip of a lifetime. Combine a luxurious tented safari in some of the region’s most famous parks and reserves with a week of tropical bliss as you enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Build memories to last a lifetime with experiences like scenic sundowners and hot air balloon rides, or luxurious spa treatments on the beach and romantic dhow cruises. Find an example of our honeymoon safaris here, and let us know how we can make this first journey together the most romantic of them all!
Conferencing & Incentives
The Baraza: It is our custom that the elders of the village come together to talk under the shade of a tree. It is here where important decisions are made, those that affect the future of the village, and where plans for prosperity and peace are decided. If your company is planning a seminar or conference, why not step out of the comfort of your world, and into the unforgettable adventure of ours? We can organise a conference that has all the modern facilities, technical back-up, world-class catering, and sports and leisure luxuries that you could get home. The difference is, at the end of the day instead of braving traffic you could be braving the bush. As for incentives, Africa has it all, from superb sport and stunning scenery to sun-drenched beaches and dawn balloon rides. We offer a number of programmes for high-profile conferences, low-key meetings and everything in between, with a novel line up of incentive packages as well.
To add a unique touch to your trip, we can organise extras like customised African gifts, meals in the bush, hot air balloon rides, sundowner cocktail mixers, wildlife talks, cultural visits, school visits and CSR initiatives, music and entertainment, diving courses, marlin fishing, rounds of golf and much more. So why not forget the boardroom and step out of your world for a safari adventure featuring everything East Africa has to offer?
To add a unique touch to your trip, we can organise extras like customised African gifts, meals in the bush, hot air balloon rides, sundowner cocktail mixers, wildlife talks, cultural visits, school visits and CSR initiatives, music and entertainment, diving courses, marlin fishing, rounds of golf and much more. So why not forget the boardroom and step out of your world for a safari adventure featuring everything East Africa has to offer?