Wildlife Safaris

Compare Africa's finest wildlife safari destinations and discover which safari experience is the perfect fit for your style of travel.Β 

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Find the African Wildlife Safari That's Right for You

/Kgalagadi-cheetah-wildebeestThere are a few travel experiences quite like watching wildlife exactly where it belongs. Each safari unfolds differently, which is precisely what makes it so compelling.Β 

At Cedarberg Africa, we create wildlife safaris across Southern and East Africa, covering the continent's finest national parks and private reserves. From the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti and the Okavango Delta to South Africa's Kruger National Park and Kenya's celebrated game reserves,Β we'llΒ help you find the safari that suits you best. Because thereΒ isn'tΒ a single "best" safari, only the oneΒ that'sΒ right forΒ YOU.Β 

Why Choose an African Wildlife Safari?

The wildlife safari possibilities are extensive. From a fly-in safari to a remote, exclusive safari camp in Zambia, to a family-friendly safari in a non-malaria game reserve in South Africa. You might yearn to follow the movements of the vast wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. Or you may be more thrilled by tracking a leopard on the hunt… 

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For many, seeing animals in their natural habitat is theΒ primaryΒ focus of their wildlife safari holiday. But for others, a wildlife safari is onlyΒ oneΒ of theΒ anticipatedΒ highlights.Β Their itinerary may include Cape Town, Victoria Falls, as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.Β Either way, the essence of a safari is that you are on the move, staying a few nights in different regions. Then you can experience a variety of habitats and thus, a diversity of wildlife.Β 

Our safari specialists take the time to understand what excites you most. Is it predators? Elephants? Rare birds? Do you prefer understated comfort in intimate camps or refined lodges with every indulgence? Are you celebrating a honeymoon, travelling as aΒ familyΒ or returning to Africa for your fifth safari? Once we understand your wish list,Β we'llΒ design an itinerary that balances exceptional wildlife viewing with the style of travel that suits you.Β 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which African country is best for a first wildlife safari?

Each destination offers something different. South Africa is ideal for first-time visitors, Botswana excels in exclusive wilderness experiences, while Tanzania and Kenya are renowned for vast wildlife spectacles and the Great Migration.

How many nights should I spend on safari?Β 

We usually recommend at least six to eight nights across two or three different safari regions to experience a greater variety of landscapes and wildlife.Β 

Can I combine a safari with other destinations?

Absolutely. Many of our itineraries combine safari with Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Mozambique, Mauritius or the Seychelles for a well-rounded African holiday.

Start Planning Your Safari

Explore some of our favourite Africa safari tours below that can be totally crafted around you and designed to match your interests. We’ve focused on some of the top wildlife safariΒ destinations such asΒ South Africa,Β Botswana,Β TanzaniaΒ andΒ Kenya. AndΒ we’veΒ also divided up our wildlife safari pages intoΒ differentΒ typesΒ ofΒ safariΒ such as Migration safaris,Β Gorilla tracking safaris, safaris in theΒ Green SeasonΒ andΒ Affordable safaris… 

Not sure which safari is right for you? With over 30 years of African safari experience, we'll help you find the wildlife experience that fits your interests perfectly. Contact us!

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