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A Cairo to Cape Town Flying Safari
Be one of nine pioneers to cover the entire latitude of the African continent on the first ever air safari from the mouth of the River Nile to the Cape of Good Hope. You’ll be exhilarated by the swift passage from luxury lodge to tented camp to island beach house; and you’ll be constantly amazed by the spontaneity and freedom of having your very own wings.
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Wildlife & Wonders
Take an exciting journey to Africa and combine the wildlife of Kenya with the wonders of Egypt. Travelling through the game parks of the Masai Mara, Samburu and the Rift Valley, you will experience the fascinating world of Africa’s animals, as well as encounter the cultural side and witness first hand some of the many tribes in the region. Travel north from here to Egypt and experience a different culture and history and step back in time to the days of the Pharaohs and life on the River Nile in Ancient Egypt.
Shongololo – Tracks of Livingstone Adventure
Shongololo Express proudly re-introduces their Premier trip into some of the most beautiful and historically rich destinations in Southern Africa. Our multilingual tour guides, and vehicles, which are carried on board, will transport you to tour and experience all these areas have to offer. If an adventurous, yet relaxing trip is what you are looking for, come aboard the Shongololo Express!
Shongololo - The Dune Express
Namibia is a country of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and unconfined space. The wide horizons, the clear unpolluted skies and a population density, which is among the lowest in the world, generate a sense of freedom. This feeling of tranquility and stillness compliments a landscape, which is singular in its colours, full of contrasts of light and shade. The Dune Adventure offers a unique opportunity to experience the harsh realities of the desert landscapes as well as the extraordinary natural phenomena resulting from millions of years of erosion and volcanic activity.
Shongololo - The Southern Cross Adventure
This 16-day journey enables participants to visit six countries. The route is carefully crafted to deliver stunning experiences every day. The train travels leisurely between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, allowing numerous calls at destinations in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. As the tracks unfurl you will gain rare insight into the cultural and geographical cocktail that makes Southern Africa so vibrant and exciting.
Breezes Beach Club
Located along a pristine beach on the east coast of the island, the hotel, with 70 air conditioned rooms leading out to balconies or terraces, is renowned for its attention to detail, design, flair and hospitality. Stroll on the white sandy beach, dine in candlelight, and relax and enjoy an excellent variety of recreational, dining and spa facilities.
Pinewood Village
This multi award-winning boutique hotel is situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean, south of Mombasa. Intimate and stylish, the resort features 38 rooms in clusters around the gardens, and 20 spacious one and two bedroom suites with their own personal chef. A wide range of facilities on offer include a swimming pool, Amani spa, gym, themed dining, bars and a water sport centre.
Franschhoek Country House & Spa
Set in the culinary capital of the Cape, the Franschhoek Country House and Villas are an ideal base to indulge your tastes for fine wines and world class cuisine, making this the most perfect place for food and wine lovers. With 26 ensuite rooms individually appointed and most with private balconies, guests can choose between the original and charming Franschhoek Country House and the luxurious Villas suites. The famous Monneaux Restaurant ranks among South Africa’s top restaurants having been in the country’s Top 10 list for two years.
The Majestic Drakensberg & Lesotho
Travel way, way up the highest, most challenging vehicle pass in the country to the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, and enjoy lunch at the highest pub in the world, in the heart of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains. A vast World Heritage Site, it is not only proclaimed for its extreme beauty, but also for the historic bushman - paintings found here. Take a gentle walk to the Cave, once home to South Africa’s earliest inhabitants and for those who enjoy hiking, there is time to do so in these exquisite surroundings.
Kruger Park & Zululand Safari
On this seven day guided tour, experience the world famous Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe Game Reserve, the oldest in South Africa, together with the history, culture and spectacular scenery on the journey between Johannesburg and Durban. Travel through the picturesque Panorama Route, enjoy morning, afternoon and evening game drives in an open 4X4 safari vehicle, cruise the St Lucia Wetlands, and experience the true Zulu culture with a visit to the Dumazulu Village.
Kariega Game Reserve
A natural extension to the Garden Route, and only 80 minutes from Port Elizabeth, this malaria-free “Big Five” private game reserve is set in 9,000 hectares of pristine African wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and Bushmans Rivers. Kariega offers a combination of “Big Five” game viewing and an expansive variety of fauna, flora and birdlife in a landscape that spans across five different eco-systems offering the most dramatic views and vistas. The result is very powerful and truly unique to Kariega.
Magnificent Garden Route
Join a journey through South Africa’s “Garden of Eden” and experience the highlights of Route 62, magnificent scenery, quaint and charming towns, Knysna Lagoon and an encounter with elephants, in this premier tourist destination. With pristine beaches, mountains, forests, lakes and rivers, the Garden Route is a place to restore your soul and revitalize your body and mind.
Winchester Mansions
Just a few minutes drive from the V&A Waterfront with its restaurants, bars and shopping, the privately owned Winchester Mansions overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Sea Point, offers elegant accommodation and personalised service. The hotel offers 51 luxurious bedrooms and 25 suites with either a traditional classic style décor or modern loft rooms with a more contemporary feel. “Jazz at the Mansions” with Sunday brunch in the courtyard should not be missed. A complimentary shuttle bus operates to and from the V&A.
The Ant Collection
The Waterberg district of Limpopo is a true natural wonder, featuring ancient mountains and rolling savannahs, making it a popular safari destination, where large herds of wildlife can be seen. Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest offer a unique safari experience only three hours drive from Johannesburg, located on a large private game reserve. The area is free from malaria, making it particularly suitable for families with young children.
Kruger Park Elephant Safari
Experience the world famous Kruger National Park with its abundance of wildlife on this four day tour by road from Johannesburg. Travel through the picturesque Panorama Route, enjoy morning, afternoon and evening game drives in an open safari vehicle, and visit an Elephant Sanctuary.
Mala Mala
Mala Mala, owned by the Rattray family for almost 50 years, is South Africa’s legendary and exclusive safari destination and the largest game reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park. Internationally acclaimed as “the top game viewing destination in the world” it is set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Sand River. With three luxury lodges to choose from – Main Camp, Sable Camp and Rattrays - the focus of the Mala Mala safari continues to reflect the ethos of the reserve – wildlife.
Lion Sands River Lodge
Family owned and managed since November 1933, this International Award Winning private game reserve is located in the finest territory of the world famous Sabi Sand. It stretches along the perennial Sabie River which forms its natural boundary with the Kruger National Park. The lodge has completed a US$2 million upgrade to the property, which now incorporates four of the 20 rooms as inter-leading, and ideal for families with children of 10 years and older. The lodge is about spirit, warmth, nature and relaxation and is hosted by a family of staff who make it feel like your very own private safari home.
Dhow & Kayak Island Safari
Explore a coastline fringed by tropical islands in a traditional Arab dhow on this unique mobile safari. Sea kayak or sail up wide coastal river mouths teeming with bird species and pristine mangrove forests. Snorkel off deserted white sandbanks and into turquoise sea, and sleep for three nights in comfortable eco camps on uninhabited tropical islands. The safari ends at the mystical and ancient Ibo Island with two nights at the luxury lodge.
Itenga Wildlife Safari
Explore the diversity of the National Parks and Reserves of Nambia and Botswana. Seek out the wildlife and experience the culture of the Himba people, together with the spectacular scenery of the Sossuslvei and the breathtaking Victoria Falls. The group size is a maximum of 14. The safari crew consists of a professional guide, assistant and chef to pre-erect the camp and responsible for all camp duties.
Classic Namibia Safari
Venture into a world of changing scenery, contrasting unspoilt wilderness and culture on this Luxury Mobile Camping Safari combined with lodges and hotels. A safari crew travelling in a separate vehicle erects the comfortable camp while a professional safari guide travels with you. The group size is limited to eight ensuring personalised attention and utmost comfort. An experienced chef prepares excellent bush cuisine, enjoyed under the stars – experience Namibia in style.
Okavango Adventure
Experience the incredible sights and sounds of the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Caprivi Strip and the Victoria Falls on this overland safari with quality 3-4* comfortable ensuite accommodation. This exciting trip travels through breathtaking areas for the ultimate wildlife safari.
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Transkalahari Adventure
Enjoy travelling overland from the Victoria Falls in Zambia via the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the waterholes in Etosha National Park and magnificent dunes of the Sossusvlei and Namib Desert in Namibia, to the scenic beauty of the Namaqueland region and ending in Cape Town.
The Authentic Safari
A safari in the last, true wilderness of Africa - a photographer’s delight! Discover the real Africa around the campfire at night beneath the stars, listening to the calls of the wild, in the heart of game country, experiencing only what a camping safari can offer – BUT without the work, in secluded bush camps within the Moremi Wildlife Reserve and Chobe National Park.
The Stanley Safari
Experience the real wilderness of Botswana on a mobile camping safari without losing the comfort of a camp bed and ensuite bathroom. Exclusive bush sites give the feeling of seclusion in the vast, untamed wilderness with sundowners and delicious ‘bush’ dinners, served on a candlelit table beneath the stars. Game drives are led by experienced guides in specially adapted vehicles.
Mt Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro is the adventure of a lifetime for any enthusiast. Climbing it will take you through 5 different climatic changes as you push for Africa's highest point named Uhuru Peak, “Peak of Freedom”. The Machame Route has a gradual ascent and is considered to be the most beautiful scenically while passing through a variety of habitats with tropical rain forest, and offering outstanding views of the mountain and snows of the summit.
Mt Kilimanjaro – Rongai Route
Mount Kilimanjaro is the adventure of a lifetime for any enthusiast. Climbing it will take you through 5 different climatic changes as you push for Africa's highest point named Uhuru Peak, “Peak of Freedom”. The Rongai route begins in attractive farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing, and passes through several different climate zones, adding considerably to the interest of the trek.
Out of Africa Air Safari
Make your journey as exceptional as the destination and experience a unique combination of adventure, relaxation, service and culinary delights amid the African wilderness. Your safari in our luxury Cessna Caravan takes you to some of Kenya’s best National Parks and Reserves. With air-conditioning, personal intercom system and qualified safari guide on board, this offers something very different to any other air safari in the region.
Ewaso River Walking Safari
Kenya has something to offer everyone. The diversity of the landscape is reflected in its ecology, the lives of its people and the various adventures available. Karisia offers unique, tailor-made journeys through this diverse and spectacular countryside. Specialising in walking safaris and photographic trips to the less travelled areas of this region, natural history is a major focus, with biologists, photographers and experienced safari guides providing the kind of safari to remember forever.
Walking in the Footsteps of the Maasai
Experience the fascinating world of Africa’s culture and wildlife with this safari offering an insight into the local Maasai people. Your two-night stay at Satao Elerai near Amboseli National Park will give you the opportunity to experience a property which is genuinely involved in working with the Maasai community for the long term benefit of the Maasai and the wildlife in the Amboseli eco system.
Migration Safari
The open grasslands of the Masai Mara Game Reserve offer excellent game spotting opportunities and the phenomena of the annual migration of wildebeest and the zebra, together with the crossing of the Mara River is one of the world most remarkable sights. This unique scheduled safari operates weekly between the prime months of July and October, and with four-nights in the Mara itself, offers the opportunity to witness some of these world-renowned and documented sights.
Highlights of East Africa
For sheer weight of numbers and species of animals and birdlife, the East African wildlife reserves of Kenya and Tanzania are arguably the world’s best and most rewarding. The open grasslands offer excellent game viewing opportunities and the phenomena of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya is one of the world’s most remarkable sights.
Namibia Experience
Enjoy the highlights of Namibia on this guided tour which include the scenery of the Otavi Mountains, Damaraland, coastal diversity of Swakopmund, the monumental dunes of the Sossusvlei, deserts of the Kalahari and Namib, Fish River Canyon, abundant game and salt pans of Etosha National Park, and culture and wildlife experience on a Namibian farm.
Savanna Private Game Reserve
An exclusive lodge situated in the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Savanna offers outstanding game viewing, personalised service and luxurious accommodation to a limited number of discerning guests. A safari at Savanna provides exceptional game viewing opportunities to encounter the ‘Big Five’ as well as cheetah, wild dog, hippo, crocodile, an abundance of general game and over 400 bird species.
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Hidden in the shade of indigenous reverie trees, on the banks of the river, lies the smallest and most secluded of the lodges. With its subtle elegance and classic safari style, the lodge is an oasis of peace and tranquility. The camp is ideal for exclusive use by small groups and friends, offering only six stunning suites, featuring private decks and heated spa bath overlooking the riverbed and surrounding bush.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
The flagship of Sabi Sabi, overlooking a waterhole and open plain, has an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Each of the 25 generously sized and thatched suites feature a vibrant and eclectic mix of furnishings and décor, ensuite glass fronted bathroom with indoor and al-fresco shower leading onto a private patio.
Diverse Namibia
Diverse Namibia is an active, exciting adventure, exploring the iconic areas of this vast country with its dunes, desert, plains and superb wildlife, all enhanced by exclusive accommodation in private reserves and concessions. Experience the soaring red dunes of Sossusvlei, the desert and denizens of Damaraland, and the dense plains game and predators of Etosha National Park.
Desert Symphony
Experience this vast land of deserts on a guided tour by road from Windhoek to the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Coast. Take in the monumental sand dunes of the Sossusvlei, the highest in the world, with the best time to experience this ever-changing hue of colours being at sunrise and sunset – it is a photographers dream. Enjoy the many coastal activities on offer from the quaint town of Swakopmund before ending the tour back in Windhoek.
Etosha Safari
For those with limited time this four-day guided tour is the best way to experience one of the major highlights of Namibia, especially the first time visitor - the Etosha National Park with its amazing wildlife.
Re-Discover Zimbabwe Camping Adventure
Experience the highlights of this beautiful country on this small group journey with semi-participation camping. Visit Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, Chinoyi Caves, Antelope Park, Great Zimbabwe, Rhodes Grave and Matobo National Park and game drive in Hwange National Park.
Botswana Wildlife
Experience one of our most popular safaris on this small group journey starting in Victoria Falls and travelling through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, visiting the magnificent highlights of these regions – Hwange National Park, Chobe and Khwai Rivers, Moremi National Park, Okavango Delta & Eastern Caprivi.
Botswana Untouched
This 12-day Botswana Mobile Camping Safari takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of South Africa, Zimbabwe and of course Botswana! Travel from Johannesburg on this small group journey to Victoria Falls travelling through some untouched regions of Botswana visiting the Tuli Block, Makgadikgadi Pans, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
Northern Experience
A small group semi-participation safari accommodated in chalets and permanent tented camps. The tour spends time travelling from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and includes visits to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Safari of Legends
Experience a safari from the iconic Victoria Falls to the world famous Hwange National Park. Spend three nights at the Falls to experience the many activities on offer in this adventure destination, followed by three nights in Hwange National Park, offering a true wilderness and wildlife experience in one of the richest and most diverse wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Roam with highly experienced guides on bush walks and enjoy early morning and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles.
Tanzania Highlights Safari
A journey with lots of contrast from the game enriched plains of the famous Serengeti to the saltpans of Lake Manyara. A further high point of your journey is the Ngorongoro Crater and Ol’Duvai Gorge, both unique sites and a must for any visitor to Tanzania.
Serengeti Walking Safaris
Experience true wilderness areas on a walking safari in the Serengeti National Park where few people are allowed to venture on foot, and camp amongst the wildlife. This trip allows for three days on foot combined with vehicle based game viewing, and visits to the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Ol’Duvai Gorge.
Serengeti Wilderness Safari
Prefer to travel off the beaten track without the crowds in an authentic eco-friendly wilderness camp, then this is the safari for you. Join one of our weekly scheduled small group departures to the Ngorongoro and Serengeti Wilderness Camps.
Elewana Air Safari
In Kiswahili ‘Elewana’ means ‘Harmony’, and this breathtaking air safari combines the game rich wilderness of Northern Tanzania with a luxurious aircraft and stylish accommodation. This journey, in an executive styled Cessna Caravan, takes you to some of Tanzania’s best National Parks, offering a unique air safari in the region.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau overlooking the Zambezi National Park, and minutes from the Victoria Falls by road, the multi-award winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge prides itself on its hospitality and food, rivalled only by the location with uninterrupted views over the bush, and waterholes often teeming with wildlife during the day and night.
Makutsi Safari Springs
Between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Makutsi River, lies Makutsi Safari Springs. It is raw African bush enjoyed by people that appreciate the peace and serenity of nature.
Essentially South Africa
South Africa is as diverse as it is beautiful. Discover this wonderful country on an affordable 15-day guided tour exploring all the essential and exciting areas. From ‘Big Five’ game viewing in the world famous Kruger National Park, to cultural and historical experiences in Swaziland and Zululand, the raw beauty of the Wild Coast, spectacular scenery of the Garden Route and finally to Cape Town – “the Mother City”.
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