Why We Choose These Seven: The Ultimate African Safari Collection

Botswana | Kenya | Namibia | South Africa | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

Africa is vast, wild, and endlessly inspiring. To curate a collection of the continent’s most extraordinary safari destinations, we sought out places where wilderness thrives, wildlife abounds, and where adventure meets refined comfort.

We chose Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe because each offers something exceptional—distinct landscapes, rare species, ancient cultures, world-class guiding, and accommodations that range from raw wilderness tents to luxurious lodges that redefine remote living.

This is not just a safari—it’s the ultimate African odyssey.

Botswana

Best for: Water-based safaris, exclusivity, desert-meets-delta contrasts

When to visit: May to October (dry season) – peak game viewing; Nov–Apr for birding and green season beauty.

Botswana is where untamed beauty meets barefoot luxury. The Okavango Delta offers tranquil mokoro rides past elephants and papyrus reeds. Chobe teems with vast herds of elephants, while the Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Pans present a surreal desertscape with meerkats, black-maned lions, and the second-largest zebra migration.

Camps here are often fly-in only: elevated tented suites, private plunge pools, and open-air lounges in the middle of nowhere. This is safari done quietly, privately, and impeccably.

Kenya

Best for: The Great Migration, cultural connection, iconic landscapes

When to visit: July to October for the migration in the Mara; January–March for great predator action and fewer crowds.

Kenya is the cradle of safari—where the word was born and where tradition still thrives. The Masai Mara pulses with life during the Great Migration. In the north, Samburu and Laikipia offer rare species like Grevy’s zebra and intimate conservation-led experiences. From the savannah to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, each landscape tells a story.

Lodges range from classic canvas under canvas, to private villas with infinity pools, to treehouses overlooking wildlife-rich plains. Expect front-row seats to nature, personalized service, and warm Kenyan hospitality.

Namibia

Best for: Vast desert landscapes, photography, solitude, desert-adapted wildlife

When to visit: May to October (dry season) for best game viewing; March–May for cooler desert air and dramatic skies.

Namibia is Africa’s masterpiece in light and shadow. The red dunes of Sossusvlei, the wind-swept Skeleton Coast, and the wildlife-adapted wilderness of Damaraland and Etosha make this a safari destination unlike any other. Wildlife survives against the odds—desert-adapted elephants, black rhinos, and even lions roam these raw landscapes.

Stay in cutting-edge eco-lodges, glass-fronted suites, and solar-powered desert retreats. With so few visitors and so much space, Namibia offers luxury in the form of remoteness, silence, and surreal beauty.

South Africa

Best for: Big Five safaris, winelands, city-to-bush diversity, family-friendly experiences

When to visit: May to September (dry season) for Kruger & bush; October–April for Cape Town and the coast.

South Africa is a safari of contrasts—from world-class wildlife viewing in Greater Kruger, to the scenic splendour of the Panorama Route, to cosmopolitan Cape Town and the Cape Winelands. It’s also ideal for first-time visitors and families thanks to its ease of access and wide-ranging experiences.

Accommodations are exceptional—opulent lodges with wine cellars, romantic bush suites with starbeds, and boutique hotels in historic winelands. Whether tracking leopards in Sabi Sands or sipping Cabernet in Franschhoek, South Africa is where wild luxury meets refined living.

Tanzania

Best for: Serengeti migration, diverse parks, off-the-beaten-path wilderness

When to visit: June to October for dry season; January–March for calving season in the southern Serengeti.

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Ruaha, Nyerere (Selous), and Zanzibar—a collection of legendary destinations wrapped in one country. Here, you can follow the Great Migration, watch tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, explore mahogany forests in Mahale, or unwind on Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores.

Lodges and camps are world-class: think mobile migration camps, fly-in bush hideaways, and coastal villas on private beaches. Tanzania is raw, soulful, and staggeringly beautiful.

Zambia

Best for: Walking safaris, Victoria Falls, authentic wilderness

When to visit: June to October (dry season) for game viewing; February–May for full flow at Victoria Falls.

Zambia is where safari gets personal. The birthplace of the walking safari, it’s one of Africa’s most unspoiled wildlife destinations. South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Kafue deliver game-rich landscapes with few crowds. And of course, Victoria Falls—shared with Zimbabwe—is a showstopper.

Accommodations are small and intimate—owner-run bush camps, luxury riverside tents, and exclusive-use safari houses. This is a place where leopard sightings are almost guaranteed, and the experience is as much about immersion as indulgence.

Zimbabwe

Best for: Iconic landscapes, top-tier guides, hidden gem experiences

When to visit: June to October for safaris; February–May for Victoria Falls at its fullest.

Zimbabwe is making a quiet but powerful comeback—and it belongs on every safari lover’s radar. With legendary destinations like Hwange National Park, Mana Pools, and Matobo Hills, it offers exceptional game viewing and some of the best safari guides in Africa.

Expect luxury tented camps on riverbanks, clifftop lodges, and intimate camps near elephant corridors. Whether you’re canoeing the Zambezi, watching elephants gather at a waterhole, or standing in awe of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe feels like the Africa of old—untouched, wild, and full of heart.

One Continent, Infinite Journeys

Across these seven countries, your safari can be shaped into whatever you dream:

• Witness the Great Migration in Kenya or Tanzania

• Drift silently through the Okavango Delta in Botswana

• Walk among giants in Zambia’s South Luangwa

• Photograph surreal deserts in Namibia

• Track big cats in South Africa’s Sabi Sands

• Meet meerkats and ancient baobabs in Zimbabwe

• End with turquoise waters on Zanzibar or Mozambique’s coast

Each destination complements the next, offering you a tailored, seamless journey through the finest wilderness areas in Africa—always with expert guides, exclusive camps, and a sense of total immersion.

Because This Isn’t Just a Safari—It’s a Collection of Africa’s Most Iconic Stories.

Wildly Luxurious. Boldly Adventurous. Timelessly African.

Let the journey begin.