African Safari Guide
Safaris across Southern and East Africa
Safaris in South Africa
South Africa has a wealth of safari destinations to explore including the world-famous Kruger National Park, the malaria-free reserves of the Eastern Cape and Madikwe, the scenic Waterberg, and the private lodges and National Parks in KwaZulu-Natal.
Wherever you choose, you can be assured of a wonderful safari experience.
Safaris in Kenya
The vast open golden plains of the Masai Mara, the Amboseli National Park with the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, or the scenic Laikipia Plateau – Kenya really is the epitome of a true safari experience.
And of course, there is the option to combine your safari with time relaxing on one of Kenya's white sandy beaches too.
Malaria-Free Safaris
For those who do not want to have to take precautions against malaria, South Africa is the only place to offer malaria-free safaris.
See our Malaria in Africa map or ask us to recommend a malaria-free safari.
Family Safaris
Many private safari lodges welcome children, and some even offer a dedicated children's programme or provide alternative activities and child care for children who are too young to join the adults on the game drives.
Special Offers and Deals
Get an extra night FREE when you pay for 2 or 3 nights at selected lodges, or get a free stay at a 5* hotel when you book a safari.
To find out more, see our Special Offers.
safari on a budget
Going on safari doesn't have to break your budget, as there are ways and means of keeping the cost reasonable.
Find out how to make your budget go further.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration is not only one of the most amazing safari experiences that Africa has to offer, it is also one of the world’s most impressive naturally occuring events.
Every year over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles congregate on the Serengeti plains in Tanzania, and follow the rains en mass to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of greener grazing land, before returning southwards again - a total journey of over 1,800 miles.
Safaris in Botswana
Botswana will surpass your wildest dreams, and is rated as one of the best wildlife destinations in the world.
From the Chobe National Park near Victoria Falls, to the vast wetlands of the Okavango Delta, this is a wildlife paradise like no other.
Safaris in Tanzania
Tanzania is renowned for its amazing wildlife, and offers outstanding game viewing in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Selous Game Reserve.
Tanzania is an unforgettable safari experience for both first-timers and safari enthusiasts.
Safaris in Namibia's Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park in the north of Namibia offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa, and is one of the undisputed highlights of any visit to the country.
The Park is home to 114 different mammal species, including 4 of the Big 5 - leopard, lion, elephant and rhino (both black and white), and has recorded nearly 400 species of bird. Etosha is also home to 3 uncommon antelope species - the beautiful black-faced impala, the roan antelope, and Southern Africa's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik, which stands only 40cm to the shoulder as a fully grown male adult.
safaris in zambia
From Victoria Falls in the south – one of the natural 7 Wonders of the World – to the vast Luangwa Valley in the north - home to one of the greatest collections of wildlife in the world including leopard, lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo and more than 400 species of birds – it is easy to see why Zambia is fast becoming a popular safari holiday destination, yet still remains untouched by mass commercialisation.
Safari holidays here can include private walking safaris, exclusive game lodges, and luxury houses for groups or families travelling together.
What is a Private Safari Lodge?
Private lodges offer exclusive safari experiences, where your experienced guide can often drive offroad in search of the Big 5.
Our guide will tell you what to expect from a safari at a private safari lodge.
Recommended Companies
From Kenya's Rift Valley to the south coast of South Africa, these companies offer some of the best safari experiences to be found anywhere on the continent.
Stay at a lodge run by one of these companies, and we are sure you will have a great experience!
is it safe?
Safaris are overall exceptionally safe, particularly safari lodge based safaris where visitor safety is a key priority and your guide and the lodge staff will do everything they can to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay with them.
Self-drive safaris are also very safe as long as you abide by some simple and common sense rules.
Special Offers
Selected Special offers for South Africa
tented safaris
Recapture the romance of a bygone era, and spend your safari under canvas surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
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The air holiday packages on this website are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10245, and you can confirm our ATOL certificate on the CAA website.
All packages that are not protected by ATOL are protected by a topp policy.
Travel Butlers Ltd are also members of SATSA (the South African equivalent of ABTA).
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client rating awards
The Travel Butlers Awards are based on the ratings that our clients give after to the places they stay at when they book a holiday with us.
Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations go to all of the award winners as they have all given outstanding service and safari experiences to our guests over the recent months and years.
