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The Big Five

Fabled for being the five most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt, the Big Five are now the most sought-after animals to capture on a point-and-shoot. Whilst sitting firmly at the top of every safari checklist, nature’s most magnificent animals are as elusive as ever before, making tracking them an exhilarating and unforgettable adventure. Home to all five showstoppers, the national parks of South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana, are excellent destinations for a chance to see them all. On foot, by horseback or in the comfort of a 4x4, traversing the plains of sub Saharan Africa in search of these celebrated animals is the undisputed original safari experience.

Wildlife & safari

The wonders of the African wilderness are world-renowned with an enormous variety of wild life set to a breath-taking backdrop. Encountering the ‘Big Five’ up close is mesmerising but this really is just the beginning.

Perfectly schedule your trip to coincide with the spectacle of the great migration of wildebeest and zebra, pay a visit to the endangered mountain gorilla in the forests of Uganda, or view elephant and buffalo on the tribal lands of the Samburu people of Kenya.

Get close to the action and take a walking tour. This allows you time to explore tracks and shrubs you might otherwise have missed. Nothing is as exhilarating as an exchange of glances with a lion, with nothing between you but thin air.

You could even ride a hot air balloon over the Serengeti of Tanzania followed by a champagne breakfast. Challenge an Africa specialist to design a bespoke safari holiday with you in mind.

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Masai Mara, Kenya

Offbeat Mara Camp is an authentic comfortable tented safari camp near the Olare Orok River in Kenya’s magnificent Masai Mara. Offbeat Mara Camp’s locally-recruited staff offer superb service, and the guiding really is first-rate.

Offbeat Mara Camp

Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Limalimo Lodge is a remote mountain lodge in the spectacular landscape of Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains. Limalimo Lodge is ideal for hiking or riding through the breathtaking scenery, with opportunities to spot rare wildlife including Ethiopian wolves.

Limalimo Lodge

Katavi, Tanzania

Mbali Mbali Katavi is a comfortable and stylish tented safari camp in Tanzania’s remote and wild Katavi National Park. Mbali Mbali Katavi is Katavi's only lodge with a swimming pool, ideal in the dry season, and also offers a Night Game Drive option.

Mbali Mbali Katavi

Selous and Mikumi, Tanzania

Sand Rivers is a stylish safari lodge on the Rufiji River in Tanzania’s famous Selous Game Reserve. Sand Rivers' prime location and amazing guides mean you can enjoy bush walks, game drives, river safaris and wilderness fly-camping adventures.

Sand Rivers Selous

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

&Beyond’s Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is a top-quality tented safari camp in Tanzania’s western Serengeti. Stylish and polished, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is a fantastic spot for the May/June migration, although book well ahead.

&Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp

Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

Located in a magnificent beach and mountain setting on Lake Tanganyika, Mbali Mbali Mahale lodge is the perfect blend of comfort and simple luxury and a great option for trekking chimpanzees in Mahale Mountains National Park.

Mbali Mbali Mahale

Katavi, Tanzania

Chada Katavi is a simple, authentic tented wilderness safari camp located in mythical Katavi National Park in western Tanzania. Chada Katavi is particularly good for walking safaris, and quite possibly has the highest density of game of any African park.

Chada Katavi

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

&Beyond's Lake Manyara Tree Lodge is tree house luxury in the heart of Lake Manyara and the only lodge in this small yet diverse national park. The ten tree houses are crafted from local materials and set in the boughs of ancient mahogany trees.

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti Safari Camp is a traditional mobile tented camp that roams around Tanzania’s Serengeti in semi-nomadic fashion. A safari with Serengeti Safari Camp means that you can shadow the Great Migration, and not miss a second of the action.

Serengeti Safari Camp

Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

The Residence, located in peaceful southwest Zanzibar, is a superbly stylish luxury beach resort set on pure white sand, and a member of Leading Hotels of the World. The Residence is ideal for a relaxing and romantic beach holiday or honeymoon.

The Residence Zanzibar

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Addis Ababa, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum, Bahir Dar, Bale Mountains

This extensive Ethiopian adventure offers a comprehensive insight into some of Ethiopia’s most diverse regions. From lakes, mountains, churches, castles, tribes and history; this itinerary really has it all!

13 nights from $8450 per person Highlights, Culture & history, Spectacular scenery

Ethiopia Explorer

Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Zanzibar

Embark on an exciting safari through northern Tanzania visiting the elephant haven of Tarangire, the wondrous Ngorongoro Crater and epic Serengeti where wildlife abounds. From here you have the chance to relax on one of Zanzibar's most exquisite beaches.

13 nights from $9100 per person Highlights, Honeymoon, Imagine Favourites

Northern Tanzania in Depth

Ruaha National Park and Pemba

Get off the beaten track and experience an unforgettable safari in the Ruaha National Park which offers a true wilderness experience before heading to the stunning Pemba Island to hideaway at the tranquil Fundu Lagoon- a chic and romantic beach lodge.

11 nights from $7085 per person Honeymoon, Imagine Favourites, Diving

Romantic Tanzanian Honeymoon

Ruaha, Selous & Zanzibar

This trip away is perfect for those who are seeking something wild and slightly different to the well-trodden path of the Serengeti and allows you to see a different side to Tanzania. From game rich waterways, to scattered baobab landscapes to white sandy beaches, expect some of the most spectacular landscapes that Tanzania has on offer.

14 nights from $9924 per person Safari, Wildlife, Off the beaten track

Southern Tanzania Safari & Beach

Selous, Ruaha & Fanjove Island

A combination of Tanzania’s absolute highlights, incorporating safaris in the game rich Selous and the outstanding Ruaha, and concluding with breath-taking white sandy beaches at the Robinson Crusoesque island of Fanjove.

14 nights from $10790 per person Honeymoon, Safari, Beach

Authentic Southern Tanzania

Tarangire, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti

For the perfect balance of adventure and luxury, look no further than this itinerary! Embark upon the ultimate safari in Tanzania’s impressive Tarangire National park before exploring both central and Northern Serengeti, whilst enjoying fine dining and impeccable service.

9 nights from $10205 per person Safari, Wildlife, Hideaway

Boutique Northern Tanzania

Addis Ababa, Gondar, Lalibela, Axum

Discover a combination of incredible scenery, fascinating history and Ethiopia’s best wildlife as you explore the Tigray Region, extraordinary Lalibela, ancient Gondar and the dramatic Simien Mountains.

10 nights from $5720 per person Spectacular scenery, Wildlife, Imagine Favourites

Churches and Landscapes of Northern Ethiopia

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Zanzibar

A top end safari taking in all of Tanzania's Northern Circuit including the Tarangire National Park, The UNESCO world heritage site Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife rich Serengeti, followed by five nights of barefoot luxury along the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar

12 nights from $12870 per person Beach, Diving, Highlights

Deluxe Tanzanian Safari & Beach

Selous Game Reserve and Tanzanian Coast

Experience the Selous in Southern Tanzania with an exciting safari in one of Tanzania's most unspoilt reserves before having the chance to enjoy the picturesque beaches and unique culture of the Tanzanian Coast for a great value safari and beach holiday.

10 nights from $5798 per person Family, Beach, Safari

Simply Southern Tanzania

Addis Ababa, Omo Valley , Bale Mountains

Explore two memorizing regions of southern Ethiopia - The Omo Valley where unique tribal traditions have remained unchanged for centuries and Bale Mountains National Park where remote and magical landscapes will take your breath away.

8 nights from $9750 per person Culture & history, Off the beaten track, Wildlife

Highlights of Southern Ethiopia

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We want to be really clear about this. We offer amazing value. Tailor-made does not have to mean expensive, it simply means attention to every detail of your trip that will be designed by a true expert.

Here at Imagine Africa, we are so confident that we offer the best value on the market that we have a price promise. If you find the exact same holiday cheaper with another UK tour operator, then we promise to beat their price by £50.

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Rest assured that all our holidays are 100% financially protected. Our ATOL bond protects holidays booked in the UK with flights. Our ABTOT bond protects holidays which are booked without flights or those booked outside the UK, either with or without flights.

Protection means that in the unlikely event that we become insolvent; your holiday will be refunded or you will be repatriated if already travelling or have flights with us.

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