Where to next for your Safari?

Every corner of this magnificent continent offers something unique, and the perfect destination for YOU depends on the kind of adventure you crave.

What’s most important?

• Luxury of space and places-to-stay? Botswana is your go-to. Think private plunge pools, Michelin-star meals under the stars, and the most exclusive camps imaginable. Alternatives are available as well if seeing the Okavango Delta is your goal.

• Authenticity above all else? Tanzania and Kenya are both fantastic options. These countries offer a classic Safari vibe, with incredible wildlife viewing, culture, and a sense of timeless adventure.

• Ultra-unique encounters? Rwanda and Uganda tick this box. These lush, mountainous countries are home to magnificent mountain gorillas. Prepare to be humbled by these gentle giants as you trek your way through forests to get to know them up close.

How do you Safari?

• ‘See-it-all’ adventurer? South Africa’s your match! Combine the Big Five with bustling cities, stunning coastlines, wine country, and a Rainbow Nation of interesting cultures.

• ‘Slow and steady’ explorer? Zambia offers remote wilderness areas, walking safaris, and canoeing along peaceful rivers where you’ll want to linger longer so you can take your time and soak it all in.

What’s on your bucket list?

• Hot air ballooning? Tanzania and Kenya are your place.

• Walking with elephants in the wild or seeing Victoria Falls? Zambia’s your calling.

• Witnessing the Great Migration? Tanzania or Kenya are where it’s at.

• Combining bush, beach, and winery visits? South Africa awaits.

• Gorilla trekking? Rwanda or Uganda are the places to be.

• Staying away from crowds to see gorillas and chimps? Republic of the Congo or Western Tanzania will give you silence.

• Relaxing mokoro rides through winding waterways in the Okavango Delta? Botswana’s best.

Need some help finding your perfect match? Answer these questions and I’ll get back to you with my suggestions for a lovely Journey to Africa Safari.

Travel Tip - Lanyard

On my Safari in Feb 2021, I decided to take a lanyard because I had got the new larger iPhone and realized it would not fit my pockets. Little did I know, the little purchase was such a handy buy.

So many reasons I was so glad I had my lanyard.

• Kept me from dropping my phone - nothing worse then a cracked phone on holiday.

• Did not have to ‘find’ my phone. On my past Safaris, when I am juggling my camera, my backpack, etc I am quickly stashing my phone somewhere only to have to search around where put it away. That panic was cut out with my handy dandy lanyard.
  
  Speaking of finding my phone’, I was at my lodge in Southern Serengeti, enjoying my bush fire in the evening, when some guests asked me if they know how to find a phone. One of the guests, on a game drive, lost her phone while taking photos - it was in her pocket - and they were trying to find where she dropped the phone. It was pitch dark when they were trying to trace her steps, and when I asked in the morning, they were not successful in finding the phone. I was thankful my phone was on my lanyard, right beside me.

• And of course, a quick photo opportunity, and my handy phone was easy to grab because it was right in front of me.

Now let’s get your on Safari so you too can use that lanyard. Or not, if unlike me, you are responsible with your phone.

Safari Documents

You probably don’t need this from me but never hurts to hear this again.
Here are five items that I carry with me at all time on Safari:

Passport.
A given - this is your ticket home. I also give a copy of my passport to my family in the US. A client had given me a copy of her passport and when they were in South Africa, they lost their passport. I was glad I could help by emailing them their passport copy.

Paper e-tickets.
Print your International Airline tickets before you leave. Don't depend on your phone in case wi-fi is not working or your connectivity is poor. Best to have to copy.

Money.
Keep $100 per person handy [if you are a US Citizen] for the visa should you be getting that at the airport. The rest for tips, drinks, shopping, etc. should be carried with you always. We have detailed guidelines on our Traveling Tips which we share with our clients.

Vaccination paperwork if applicable.
If you are coming from another African country, you will need to get Yellow Fever vaccination. Otherwise, vaccination is your choice. 

Phone Numbers.
This is should Plan B need to go into place.
+ Phone numbers for your Travel Insurance - highly recommended getting insurance.
+ Phone numbers of the ground crew - we will provide this to you.
+ My mobile phone number in Houston. 
+ Phone number of your family/friends at home for me to keep should I need to get in touch.
You never know why you may need to make a phone call. Some examples; missing your international flight, breaking a leg in Amsterdam on the way to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro [fingers crossed will not happen to you], etc.

Let's get you on a Luxury Safari somewhere in magical Eastern and Southern Africa. 
We can help you plan your Safari.