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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 Favourites

The eclectic species that call Africa home are so rich and diverse it can be hard to know where to start. The pursuit of a memorable safari experience has inspired our personal collection of Imagine Africa Wildlife Favourites.

In Africa, anyone can give you big cats. We can give you big cats, arrange a guide we know and love, armed with your preferences, at the right time to avoid the crowds and ensure the best pictures, staying in a luxurious lodge with a preferential rate.

Be it a private Rwandan forest trek to catch a glimpse of the great mountain gorilla, witnessing a crocodile snap at a wildebeest crossing the Mara River, dazzling diving at Pemba Island, or a midnight lemur walk in Madagascar; here you can see our first hand recommendations to best explore Africa’s wildlife.

Imagine Africa safaris can be combined with a beach holiday for an unforgettable trip. Challenge an Africa specialist to design your tailor-made holiday.

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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

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

Ruaha, Tanzania

Jongomero is a remote stylish tented camp located in southern Tanzania's magnificently wild Ruaha National Park. Jongomero offers superb service and a true African bush adventure, with excellent guiding and myriad animals visiting its riverside location.

Jongomero

Mahale Mountains, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale is a stylish and relaxing lodge on Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika. The main draw of Greystoke Mahale is tracking chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains, and the expert guides will take you into this sanctuary for a magical chimp encounter.

Greystoke Mahale

Serengeti, Tanzania

Chaka Camp is a luxurious mobile camp which moves seasonally around the Serengeti to ensure that you are in the best position possible for witnessing the spectacular wildebeest migration.

Chaka Camp

Serengeti, Tanzania

Serian's Serengeti Lamai is a stunning mobile camp located on the open plains in the north of the Serengeti. The camp is situated close to the Mara river and boasts views of one of the crossing points used by the wildlife during the migration.

Serian Serengeti Mobile Lamai

Selous and Mikumi, Tanzania

Siwandu (formerly Selous Safari Camp) is a small tented camp on Lake Nzerakera near the Rufiji River in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve. With superb game viewing even in camp, Siwandu offers a thrilling safari adventure in a beautiful part of the Selous.

Siwandu

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Gibb's Farm is a delightful colonial-style guesthouse set on a coffee farm in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Highlands. Offering wonderful service and utter peace, Gibb's Farm makes a superb base for safaris into the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire.

Gibb's Farm

Serengeti, Northern Tanzania

Olakira is a semi-permanent luxury tented safari camp located in northern Tanzania’s incredible Serengeti. Olakira is ideal for viewing the Great Migration, with its superb guided game drives offering a privileged window on this amazing natural spectacle

Olakira Camp

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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 $8177 per person Highlights, Culture & history, Spectacular scenery

Ethiopia Explorer

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 $5535 per person Spectacular scenery, Wildlife, Imagine Favourites

Churches and Landscapes of Northern Ethiopia

Cape Town, Winelands & Kruger

This itinerary offers a superb combination of a city break in Cape Town, the stunning mountain and vineyard scenery of the Winelands and safari in the famous Kruger National Park, really allowing you to get under the surface of South Africa’s highlights.

8 nights from $4026 per person Beach, Imagine Favourites, Safari

Simply South Africa

Entebbe, Mgahinga National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park

This action-packed classic itinerary showcases the experiences and regions that make Uganda so special. From coming face to face with the mountain gorillas in two very different National Parks, to meeting the chimpanzees in the spectacular Kyambura Gorge.

8 nights from $9058 per person Spa, Wildlife, Spectacular scenery

Classic Uganda

Volcanoes National Park

An unforgettable Gorilla experience! Journey into the heart of Kinigi Volcanoes National Park on this four day trip and encounter numerous gorilla families. Stunning surroundings, spectacular views and rare wildlife make this experience truly memorable. 

6 nights from $4780 per person Safari, Wildlife, Spa

4 day Gorilla Safari

Andasibe-Mantadia, Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Ranomafana National Park, Isalo National Park, Ifaty

Taking in the highlights of Madagascar, this is the perfect adventure for those in search of lemurs with the chance to explore incredible rainforests, rugged canyons and the beautiful coast at Ifaty - there could be few better ways to explore Madagascar.

12 nights from $4403 per person Highlights, Imagine Favourites, Wildlife

Classic Madagascar

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 $6856 per person Honeymoon, Imagine Favourites, Diving

Romantic Tanzanian Honeymoon

Nairobi & Masai Mara

For those with less than a weeks holiday left, this trip to Kenya is perfect. Offering excellent game viewing in the world-renowned Masai Mara Game Reserve, guests can find themselves enjoying the beauty of nature on a four day safari.

5 nights from $4151 per person Beach, Beach, Highlights

Simply Kenya

Bwindi, Uganda

Embark upon this invigorating, four-day journey through Uganda's spectacular Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; one of the best locations to see the famous Mountain Gorillas.

4 nights from $4026 per person Wildlife, Spa, Walking & Trekking

Express Gorilla Trekking

Kinigi Volcanoes National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

From mountain Gorilla treks in Rwanda to safari expeditions in Uganda, this adventure is rich in wildlife and nature. Spot a variety of Africa’s most famous animals in diverse and fascinating environments!

7 nights from $5441 per person Wildlife, Imagine Favourites, Walking & Trekking

Gorillas in Rwanda, Chimps and Wildlife in Uganda

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