Luxury African Safari Itineraries
Explore a curated collection of luxury African safari itineraries designed to inspire your journey. From classic Big Five safaris in Kenya and South Africa to remote wilderness experiences in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, these example journeys showcase some of the finest safari experiences in Africa.
Whether you are planning your first safari, a honeymoon, a safari and beach escape or a specialist photographic journey, every itinerary can be tailored to your travel style, timing, pace and preferred camps.
You can also explore our African safari destinations & Indian Ocean islands, Botswana safaris, Zambia safaris, Zimbabwe safaris, Kenya safaris, Tanzania safaris, South Africa safaris and Zanzibar beach escapes.
How to Choose the Right Safari
The best safari depends on how you want the journey to feel — whether that means a first safari, a honeymoon, deeper wilderness, strong guiding, photography or a safari and beach combination.
First Safari
South Africa, Kenya or Zimbabwe for ease, iconic wildlife and a beautifully balanced introduction to safari.
Ultimate Wilderness
Botswana for remote, low-density safari, private concessions and exceptional camp exclusivity.
Authentic Guiding
Zambia or Zimbabwe for walking safaris, safari substance and a deeper connection to the bush.
Safari & Beach
Tanzania and Zanzibar, East Africa and island pairings, or Botswana and Mozambique-style combinations.
Kenya Safari Itineraries
Explore a curated collection of Kenya safari itineraries, from classic Big Five journeys in Amboseli and the Masai Mara to more exclusive conservancy-led safaris and beautifully balanced bush-and-beach escapes.
Kenya is one of Africa’s most versatile safari destinations, offering iconic wildlife, strong guiding, excellent private conservancies and the ability to combine safari with the coast or Indian Ocean islands.
These example journeys illustrate the style, pace and level of experience we design — each one fully tailored to your preferred camps, travel dates and how you want your safari to feel.
Luxury Kenya Safari – Amboseli & Masai Mara
Best for: Elephants, Big Cats, Classic East Africa
A beautifully balanced Kenya safari combining Amboseli’s elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views with the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara.
View Itinerary →Ultra-Luxury Kenya Safari – Mara Conservancies & Chyulu Hills
Best for: Exclusive Conservancies, Big Cats, Ultra-Luxury
A refined Kenya safari through private Mara conservancies and the Chyulu Hills, combining exceptional wildlife, low-density safari and ultra-luxury camps.
View Itinerary →Luxury Kenya Safari, Masai Mara & Manda Island
Best for: Safari and beach, romance, Masai Mara, Indian Ocean
Combine classic Masai Mara safari with a stylish beach retreat on Manda Island for one of Kenya’s most elegant bush-and-beach journeys.
View Itinerary →Tanzania Safari Itineraries
Tanzania offers some of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences, from the vast plains of the Serengeti and the drama of the Great Migration to the Ngorongoro Crater and seamless safari and beach combinations with Zanzibar.
Luxury Serengeti Safari – Ngorongoro Crater & Great Migration
Best for: Great Migration, Big Cats, Iconic Tanzania
Experience Tanzania’s most iconic safari regions, combining the Serengeti’s Great Migration with the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
View Itinerary →Luxury Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar
Best for: Safari & Beach, Honeymoons, Indian Ocean
A classic safari and beach journey combining exceptional wildlife in the Serengeti with a refined island escape in Zanzibar.
View Itinerary →East Africa Luxury Safari – Masai Mara, Serengeti & Mnemba
Best for: East Africa, Big Game, Safari & Beach
A beautifully balanced East Africa journey combining the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and barefoot luxury on Mnemba Island.
View Itinerary →Plan a Tailor-Made Tanzania Safari
Best for: Bespoke Travel, Expert Planning
Work with us to design a fully tailored Tanzania safari based on your preferred regions, camps, timing and overall journey style.
Start Planning →Botswana Safari Itineraries
Botswana offers some of Africa’s most exclusive safari experiences, especially in the Okavango Delta and private wildlife concessions where low visitor numbers and exceptional guiding define the journey.
Luxury Botswana Safari
Best for: Luxury, Wildlife, Exclusive Camps
Explore the Okavango Delta and private concessions with exceptional wildlife, refined safari camps and seamless internal flights.
View Itinerary →Botswana & Mozambique Safari
Best for: Safari & Beach, Honeymoons, Island Escape
Combine the Okavango Delta with a private island retreat in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago.
View Itinerary →Kwando Private Concessions Safari
Best for: Remote Wilderness, Predator Sightings, Exclusivity
Discover the wildlife-rich Kwando concessions with exceptional guiding, remote camps and some of Botswana’s most intimate safari experiences.
View Itinerary →Khwai & Makgadikgadi Safari
Best for: Diverse Landscapes, Unique Experiences, Seasonal Contrast
Experience the contrast between the wildlife-rich Khwai region and the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans for a truly distinctive Botswana journey.
View Itinerary →Moremi, Duba Plains & Selinda Safari
Best for: Iconic Camps, Big Game, Premier Safari Circuit
Explore three of Botswana’s most renowned wildlife regions, combining Moremi, Duba Plains and Selinda for a classic high-end safari experience.
View Itinerary →Okavango Delta & Mababe Photo Safari
Best for: Wildlife Photography, Predators, Remote Botswana
Combine contrasting Okavango Delta camps with a wild Mababe finale for a Botswana journey focused on exceptional wildlife viewing and rewarding photographic opportunities.
View Itinerary →South Africa Safari Itineraries
South Africa offers one of Africa’s most complete travel experiences, combining Big Five safaris in luxury private reserves with Cape Town’s coastline, culture and world-class wine regions.
Ultra-Luxury South Africa Safari
Best for: Big Five, Cape Town, Ultra-Luxury
An exceptional journey combining Cape Town with top-tier safari in South Africa’s most refined reserve setting, offering world-class wildlife and seamless travel.
View Itinerary →Ultra-Luxury South Africa Safari – Cape Town, Londolozi & Tswalu
Best for: Kalahari, Leopards, Exclusive Safari
A refined South Africa journey combining Cape Town, Londolozi and the private wilderness of Tswalu for a more unusual and exclusive safari experience.
View Itinerary →Zambia Safari Itineraries
Zambia is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations for travellers seeking authenticity, exceptional guiding and immersive wildlife experiences in remote, low-density wilderness areas.
Luxury Zambia Photo Safari – South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi
Best for: Photographers, Leopards, River & Bush Contrast
A photography-focused Zambia safari combining South Luangwa’s wildlife intensity with the Lower Zambezi’s river landscapes, intimate camps and exceptional guiding.
View Itinerary →Zambia Photo Safari
Best for: Photographers, Leopards, Zambia Wildlife
A specialist Zambia photographic safari designed around rewarding sightings, strong guiding and a safari rhythm suited to visually driven travel.
View Itinerary →Luxury Zambia Safari – South Luangwa Bushcamp Circuit
Best for: Walking Safaris, Bushcamps, South Luangwa
A classic South Luangwa safari combining Mfuwe Lodge with an intimate bushcamp circuit for a deeper and more immersive Zambia experience.
View Itinerary →Luxury Zambia Safari – Lower Zambezi, South Luangwa & Kafue
Best for: Classic Zambia, Multi-Region Safari Depth
A broader Zambia safari combining three of the country’s finest safari regions for a deeper and more varied bush experience.
View Itinerary →Plan a Tailor-Made Zambia Safari
Best for: Bespoke Travel, Expert Planning
Work with us to design a Zambia safari built around your preferred camps, wildlife priorities, pace and style of travel.
Start Planning →Zimbabwe Safari Itineraries
Zimbabwe is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations for travellers seeking exceptional guiding, authentic wilderness and immersive safari experiences across some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes.
Victoria Falls, Hwange & Mana Pools Safari
Best for: Victoria Falls, Elephants, Walking Safaris, Remote Wilderness
Combine the iconic Victoria Falls with a widlife-rich safari with Hwange’s exceptional elephant herds and the raw, immersive wilderness of Mana Pools.
View Itinerary →Plan a Tailor-Made Zimbabwe Safari
Best for: Bespoke Travel, Expert Planning
Work with us to design the right Zimbabwe safari around your preferred regions, camps, guiding style and overall safari feel.
Start Planning →Safari & Beach Itineraries
Safari and beach holidays offer one of the most rewarding ways to experience Africa, combining iconic wildlife encounters with time to relax on the Indian Ocean’s most beautiful coastlines and islands.
Serengeti & Zanzibar Luxury Safari
Best for: Honeymoons, Migration, Beach Luxury
Experience the Great Migration before unwinding on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches in a private luxury villa or beach retreat.
View Itinerary →Botswana & Mozambique Safari
Best for: Safari & Beach, Honeymoons, Island Escape
Combine the Okavango Delta with a private island retreat in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago for a more exclusive southern Africa journey.
View Itinerary →East Africa Luxury Safari – Masai Mara, Serengeti & Mnemba
Best for: East Africa, Big Game, Premium Island Finish
A beautifully layered East Africa journey through Kenya and Tanzania, ending with an exclusive Indian Ocean island extension.
View Itinerary →Explore Zanzibar Beach Escapes
Best for: Island Extensions, Honeymoons, Safari & Beach
Discover our Zanzibar page for island stays, beach inspiration and elegant Indian Ocean extensions after safari.
Explore Zanzibar →Not Sure Which Safari Is Right?
We’ll guide you through the options and design a safari tailored specifically to you — whether that means your first safari, a specialist photographic journey, a honeymoon or a broader multi-country itinerary.
Safari Itinerary FAQs
How much does a luxury African safari itinerary cost?
Luxury safaris can vary significantly depending on the destination, season, number of nights, camp level and how much internal flying is involved. As a broad guide, itineraries can range widely across southern and East Africa, which is why we tailor each proposal around your priorities rather than quoting a generic number without context.
Can these itineraries be customised?
Yes. Every itinerary is fully tailored to your travel style, preferred camps, pace of travel, timing and the kind of safari experience you want.
Which safari itinerary is best for first-time visitors?
South Africa, Kenya and Zimbabwe are often especially strong for first-time safari travellers, depending on whether you prioritise Big Five ease, classic East Africa or a more balanced safari and Victoria Falls-style journey.
What is the best African safari itinerary?
The best itinerary depends on your interests. Botswana is ideal for exclusivity, Zambia for guiding and bush depth, Zimbabwe for classic safari substance, Kenya and Tanzania for East Africa, and safari and beach itineraries for travellers wanting both wildlife and Indian Ocean relaxation.
Are safari and beach itineraries a good option?
Yes. Safari and beach itineraries are among the most popular luxury African journeys, especially for honeymooners and couples wanting both iconic wildlife and time to unwind on the Indian Ocean.
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