Embark on a thrilling journey with Explorer Safari’s curated list of active vacations.
Whether you’re an avid adventurer or a nature enthusiast, these experiences offer a unique blend of excitement and tranquillity. From mobile camping escapades to the enchanting world of walking safaris, explore the wild in ways you’ve never imagined.
1. Walk It Off on a Walking Safari
Discover the untamed beauty of Africa through the lens of a walking safari. Are walking safaris worth it? Absolutely! Immerse yourself in the heart of nature as you traverse landscapes teeming with wildlife.
The Okavango Delta is an incredible location for all types of active safari experiences, especially walking safaris. At Xigera Safari Lodge, you can try all sorts of activities such as boating and mokoro excursions, seasonal catch-and-release fishing, guided walking safaris, and more.
2. Float Away on a Mokoro Safari
Known locally as a mokoro, the Botswana dugout canoe is often the highlight of a visit to the Okavango Delta. This shallow-based boat is fantastic for exploring the waters of the Delta, allowing travellers to get up close to the teeming hordes of birds that gather there.
3. Move with the Herds: Mobile Camping
Transition from the heart of the wilderness to the charm of mobile camping. Mobile camps are temporary, but no less luxurious. Designed to follow the herds across the plains, mobile camps are an incredible, low-impact way to have a true safari experience.
4. Ride High on Horse-Riding Safaris
Another way to experience the hush of the bush is from horseback. In Kenya, you could take in the magic of the Masai Mara on a horse-riding safari. Typically treated as just another grazing animal, horses can get much closer to the herds than cars or even walkers can, allowing you to get much more up close and personal than otherwise.
5. Hot-Air Balloon Safaris
If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you can’t go wrong with a hot-air balloon safari. Glide silently over the deserts of Namibia, or see where the sand meets the sea in Swakopmund. There are so many reasons why a hot air balloon safari should be on your bucket list — from floating over the Serengeti to winging over the Cape Winelands — there’s no better feeling than seeing the world from a balloon.
Get Active on Vacation
No matter what level of activity you’re looking for, these five active vacations cater to the diverse tastes of every adventurer. Whether you choose the tranquillity of a walking safari, the thrill of the mokoro, or the nomadic allure of mobile camping, Explorer Safari promises an unforgettable journey. So, gear up, step into the wild, and let the adventure begin!
