Safari & Wildlife
Experience an Authentic African Safari
If you’re big on the Big 5, we invite you to discover the best of the bush on luxury safaris with Explorer. From Chobe and the Serengeti to open vehicle game drives in a private reserve or a horseback safari in the Masai Mara, Southern Africa is the wildlife safari capital of the world, filled with bucket-list safari experiences.
There’s so much on offer: witness the Great Migration from a hot-air balloon, watch calving whales from the shores of Hermanus, or track cheetah on foot at Samara. A Kruger Park wildlife safari is ideal for first-timers who want to experience game viewing in style and luxury – and who want almost guaranteed sightings of the Big 5. You can also expect rewarding wildlife encounters on a walking safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa or among the wetlands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Venture through an experience that few can tick off on their bucket-list with a Gorilla Trekking safari in Rwanda.
Take a journey on the wild side with Explorer.
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Witness the greatest wildlife show on earth when over a million wildebeest, gazelle and zebra cross the Mara River.
Widely considered the birthplace of the African walking safari, South Luangwa is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream.
Experience the thrill of tracking the Big 5 – lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard and elephant – on an open vehicle safari in Kruger.
Top Experiences in Safari & Wildlife
Chobe National Park, located in northern Botswana, is renowned for having the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, with over 120,000 of these majestic giants roaming its landscapes. It’s not uncommon to witness massive herds, sometimes numbering over a hundred, especially along the Chobe River during the dry season. The park’s diverse ecosystems — from lush floodplains and dense woodlands to expansive savannahs — also support a rich variety of wildlife, including lions, buffalo, leopards, and over 450 bird species. Chobe offers unforgettable game viewing by both vehicle and boat, making it one of Southern Africa’s top safari destinations.
Witness the greatest wildlife show on earth when over a million wildebeest, gazelle and zebra charge towards better grazing areas, dangerously crossing the Mara River where crocodiles lie in wait. No wonder it is listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Savour the tranquility of gliding through the reed-lined channels of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, a dugout canoe steered quietly by a skilled poler.
As you drift across still waters, surrounded by lilies and waving papyrus, you’ll encounter a world rich in life, from tiny frogs clinging to reeds to elephants wading gracefully nearby. For those seeking more adrenaline, action-packed game drives across the delta’s grassy plains offer the chance to spot lions, leopards, and herds of buffalo up close. Each journey, whether by water or land, unveils new wonders of this remarkable ecosystem. The Okavango is a place where silence speaks, and every track, ripple, or distant call hints at the wild beauty that surrounds you. Whether you’re floating peacefully or bouncing along rugged trails, game viewing here is an unforgettable, deeply rewarding experience that captures the essence of untamed Africa.
As your vehicle hits the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll catch your first glimpse of this ancient caldera: filled with wildlife and offering some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. In you go.
Witnessing the Big Five is on everyone’s bucket list, and Madikwe offers ample opportunities to spot elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard on day and night drives, and guided safari walks.