Adventure safaris South Africa, Zambia, Madagascar

Overview

This is always a tricky safari type to describe. As one person’s extreme adventure may be considered quite tame by another. But we've pulled together our sample safaris and game lodges & camps which offer the greatest opportunity to be active and adventurous whilst on safari in Africa.

There's a wide range of adventure safaris! Some on foot, some by canoe or mokoro, some on horse back or even mountain bike. Exactly what’s on offer varies from camp to camp.

Our adventure safaris offer the greatest opportunity to be out and about. You won't be just sitting in a game vehicle. But that’s where the similarity ends.

Some are focused around staying active such as our South Africa and Victoria Falls Adventure . This is great for honeymoon couples, but open to anyone who likes to stay on the move. Others are adventurous simply because of the remote wilderness areas they visit. Yet others offers a more adventurous mode of travel and accommodation such as mobile camping safaris...

Similarly many walking safaris in Big Game country are adventurous safaris because of the very nature of the experience. But we highlight those under walking.

We had a great time, a very memorable holiday

"Thank you for your patience with us through the planning stage. Standard of room we realise is important to us maybe we should have discussed this more at the planning stage. It was a very memorable holiday " Mrs Sara Brill, USA

Excellent attention to detail

"This is the second holiday that Ginny and her team have arranged for us, and once again the service and attention to detail were excellent. Ginny put together a wonderful tailor made itinerary for our trip, and her recommendations were absolutely perfect in enhancing the trip. In today’s world of being able to arrange most things yourself, I have no doubt that there is no way we could have put together a trip like this, you need the depth of local knowledge that Cedarberg have. I thoroughly recommend Cedarberg Travel " Mrs Janet Mudge, UK

Cedarberg & company have been amazing!

"Cedarberg & Co have been amazing! Professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. We had put everything together in about a week. Communications are of high standards. All plans worked. " Mr Roland, UK

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Popular tours & safaris

We arrange trips to more than 100+ destinations throughout the African continent.

Classic Botswana Safari with Victoria Falls

This Botswana Classic Safari in Botswana combines three of the prime safari destinations of Botswana: the Okavango Delta, the Savute Channel in the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve...

WHEN Apr - Nov

DURATION 10 Nights

FROM ₤ 4,698

Zambian Meander Safari

Blessed with some of the finest wildlife experiences and one of Africa’s greatest rivers, Zambia is the essence of raw Africa. The game parks of South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi are wild and...

WHEN May - Oct

DURATION 10 Nights

FROM ₤ 6,495

Best of Southern Malawi

This enchanting tour of Malawi highlights (12 nights) the diversity and beauty of the country. You spend time in the wild Majete Wildlife Reserve, the lovely scenery of the Satemwe Tea plantations...

WHEN Apr - Dec

DURATION 12 Nights

FROM ₤ 4,540

Malawi Southern Explorer to Liwonde & Lake

This wildlife and beach tour (7 nights) is an enchanting introduction to Malawi, staying in Liwonde National park and then on the southern shores of Lake Malawi.

WHEN Apr - Dec

DURATION 7 Nights

FROM ₤ 2,281

South Africa & Victoria Falls Adventure

Our South Africa & Victoria Adventure trip is ideal for anyone who's keen for some adventure whilst on holiday. We've included a number of active excursions in Cape Town and Victoria Falls so that...

WHEN Apr - Oct

DURATION 12 Nights

FROM ₤ 3,395

Southern Tanzania Adventure & Coast

The Southern Tanzania Adventure & Coast 12 night safari represents great value, consider the remoteness of the destination, with intimate camps offering an authentic atmosphere.

WHEN Jun - Oct

DURATION 12 Nights

FROM ₤ 6,076

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STYLES OF SAFARIBy 4x4 game vehicle, on foot, by boat, by canoe, by mokoro, by mountain bike, by hot air balloon

Accommodation

Central Highlands

Okonjima Luxury Bush Lodge

Okonjima Bush Lodge lies in the Omboroko Mountains of the Central Highlands. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit project to preserve and rehabilitate the large cats of...

PRICE (PPS) ₤ 274

RATING Luxury

Linyanti Swamps

Zarafa Camp

Zarafa Camp is one of the most luxurious and eco-friendly of all camps in Botswana. Zarafa is blessed with an extraordinary location in the eastern sector of the Selinda Reserve overlooking the...

RATING Luxury

Seasonal Water Camps

Footsteps Camp

Experience one of the great, untamed regions of Africa: the spectacular Okavango Delta. This safari maintains the elegance and eccentricity of the original “under canvas African safari”. The...

RATING Comfortable

Seasonal Water Camps

Jao Camp

Jao Camp is an exquisite tented camp on an idyllic island retreat, bordering the western part of the Moremi Game Reserve. This romantic camp offers some of the finest camp accommodaton in the...

RATING Luxury

Mashatu Game Reserve

Mashatu Lodge

Mashatu Game Reserve is located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of Botswana bordering South Africa. Main Lodge is ideally suited to adventure family safaris - with unexpected adventure beyond...

RATING Luxury

Laikipia

Sabuk Lodge

Twenty years of camel walking and riding safaris. River swimming, tubing the 'rapids' and rock jumping.Bush breakfasts or picnics by the river. Welcomes families

RATING Premier

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The trip was a great success, Thanks Cedarberg

"Thanks again to Cedarberg Africa and you Tash for arranging the bookings and being able to respond when delays in transportation became apparent. Again I have appreciated the significant effort that Cederberg Travel has put into your web information and the extra material on attractions provided with the itinerary. " Mr R Brandon, USA

"Overall, the trip was wonderful! You and Cedarberg continue to excel in local knowledge, attentiveness in creating wonderful customized itineraries. Every camp was a perfect blend of game, local hospitality and the kind of unique experiences we were looking for. I also had the distinct pleasure thanks to you and the boys – of celebrating my birthday in all three camps! What a memorable and lovely treat. Elewana Pepper Camp was the best in the combination, with Kaz Kaz a close second. The boys loved our driver here—sorry I forgot his name. But he had a great sense of humor, was rather adventurous and aggressive with the driving when there was a crossing and as such, we had fabulous visibility and photos. Kaz Kaz and the entire location was ideal. Remote and relaxed. My only challenge was the very limited wifi – this should have been a weekend spot for me so I would have been less concerned about getting messages. But it worked out. The team at Kaz kaz were less polished (and less fluent in English) but they more than made up for it in their warmth and hospitality. The reduced English fluency meant our guide was unable to share as much about the local people and culture – (which we got lots from in Elewana thanks to Leperes). The last night sunset celebration – which seemed to be just for us, was truly special. I think I sent you some photos. We could not have asked for a better send off. We also had the wonderful delight of seeing all of the big 5 in Kaz Kaz – including a rhino, rather unexpectedly and rather close! Needless to say Kaz Kaz was a huge hit in the family. The tents were also quite spacious and comfortable. I could stay here a week. " Mari

Mr Chris Day, UK - Peter

"Peter couldn’t have been more helpful, and his suggestions were all relevant and useful to us. " Mr Chris Day, UK

Adventure Safaris Articles

Victoria Falls vs Livingstone ? Choosing between the Zambia or Zimbabwe sides

Zimbabwe & Zambia – which side? You may wonder if there is a big difference between staying on the Zambian or Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls; i.e. the towns of Victoria Falls vs...

Are you too old for a safari? No, but read on...

Oh, Age is but a number. . . We’ve had quite a few people with disabilities travelling with us over the years. These safaris all work smoothly because when someone is in a wheelchair, has clear...

Mila’s photo blog of gorilla-tracking in Rwanda

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North or South for your Tanzania wildlife safari?

If you had to decide to visit North or South Korea, you would probably arrive at the answer pretty swiftly. Not that its a finely balanced a choice. North or South Pole? That’s a bit harder...

Game rich and unspoilt - 10 Reasons to Visit Zambia

A Zambia safari has a lot going for it. Apart from being voted as the safest country on the continent to visit, it boasts some of the most unspoilt and wild landscapes in Africa. This remote...

Best Tours & Things to Do at Victoria Falls

Off the Victoria Falls? This post summarizes our top 14 things to do at Victoria Falls. Both on the Zimbabwe side and Zambia side at Livingstone. It doesn’t aim to cover ALL of the Victoria...

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Adventure Safaris

Overview

We had a great time, a very memorable holiday

Excellent attention to detail