African Safaris

Tailor-made and small group safaris to eastern, southern and central Africa

African Safari Holidays

Gane and Marshall are leading specialists in providing tailor-made African safari holidays, with over 25 years' experience. We organise safaris to eastern, central and southern Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Madagascar.

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Itineraries

Botswana Green Season Special

This one week safari itinerary visits the most exclusive wildlife areas of Botswana - Linyanti and the Okavango Delta. You will experience superb game viewing with knowledgeable guides and will be accommodated in luxury, fully-inclusive safari camps throughout.

Destination

  • Botswana

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2795 pp

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

Journey to the Linyanti Reserve and the Okavango Delta, among the most outstanding wilderness regions of Botswana, on this ten-day private safari.

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3595 pp

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Botswana, Namibia and Zambia Circuit Safari

This low-cost accommodated safari begins and ends in Livingstone, Zambia, and visits the core game-viewing territories of north-eastern Namibia and Botswana, including Caprivi, the Okavango Delta, Chobe and Makgadikgadi.

Prices from £1980 pp

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Caprivi and Chobe Safari

This exclusive one week safari will take you to the eastern corner of the Caprivi Strip, where Namibia meets Botswana and Zambia at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Staying at the fabulous Chobe Water Villas, you’ll have the chance to explore both Chobe National Park and the remote safari territories of the Caprivi Strip.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £2135 pp

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Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls

This one week safari focuses on Zimbabwe's premier game park, Hwange National Park. You will spend two nights in the famous Edwardian Victoria Falls Hotel, before venturing to Hwange, where you stay in the elegant Linkwasha Camp, a luxury camp situated in the park's remote eastern region.

Destination

  • Zimbabwe

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3495 pp

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Journey to the North of Madagascar

This itinerary takes in the best of Madagascar’s northern and eastern regions. Beginning in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, you will visit the eastern parks of Andasibe, Vakona, and Mantadia before flying to the reserves and beaches of northern Madagascar, including Amber Mountain, Anakarana, and Nosy Be.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Beach Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1885 pp

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Kenya in Style

Escape the crowds and experience Kenya at its most wild and remote on this 9-day luxury safari and beach holiday visiting the private Mara North Conservancy in the Masai Mara and the upmarket luxury beach lodge, Ocean Spa, on the southern Kenyan coast.

Prices from £3100 pp

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Lower Zambezi and Liuwa Plain

10-night guided safari visiting Zambia’s wildest and most remote wilderness parks, the Lower Zambezi and Liuwa Plain, including a 5-night stay at the fabulous King Lewanika Lodge.

Destination

  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Price on application

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Masai Mara Sleepout

This 4-night Masai Mara Sleepout offers you the ultimate romantic getaway. Spend a night in Serian Safari’s most intimate property, the Nest, a unique tree house with room for just two guests. This is a chance to experience the Masai Mara in quiet isolation – to completely immerse yourself in the serenity of the African bush.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3390 pp

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Quintessential Namibia

This twelve-day overview of central and northern Namibia includes plenty of wildlife-viewing - elephant and rhino tracking in Damaraland and Etosha, big cat spotting in Okonjima - time spent exploring the attractions of Namibia's caital Windhoek, sea kayaking off the coast of Swakopmund, and visits to two of Namibia's most famous landmarks, Twyfelfontein and Sossusvlei.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3185 pp

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Southern Tanzania and Pangani Beach

Southern Tanzanian safari, visiting the game reserves of Selous and Ruaha, and the Pangani coastal region. This 14-day safari itinerary offers an excellent alternative to the more popular Northern circuit, allowing you to see some of Tanzania's less-visited game parks and reserves.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Beach Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £2995 pp

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The Best of Kenya

This small group itinerary provides an overview of Kenya’s diverse safari territories, making it perfect for those who want to see as much of the country as possible on a flying visit. Covering the Shaba Game Reserve, the Rift Valley Lakes, and of course the world-famous Masai Mara, you'll experience some of the best game-viewing that East Africa has to offer in the company of a knowledgeable guide, making this week-long safari a fantastic introduction to East Africa.

Prices from £1462 pp

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Two Rivers Zambia Safari

An 8-day Zambia safari taking place on and around two of Zambia’s primary rivers, the Luangwa and the Zambezi, both of which offer excellent game-viewing activities - by foot, by vehicle and by boat. The Luangwa Valley is one of the great unspoilt wilderness areas of Zambia, and, indeed, one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa.

Destination

  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £6500 pp

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Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

This classic six-day safari route covers the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zambia as well as Botswana's Chobe National Park. Starting in Livingstone, you’ll have time to enjoy a variety of excursions and activities focused in and around the Falls, before heading south to Chobe, Botswana’s first and, many would argue, finest safari park.

Destination

  • Botswana

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1945 pp

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Western and Eastern Capes

Journey from Cape to Cape on this comprehensive 18-day private self-drive itinerary.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £3845 pp

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South Luangwa Explorer

Discover the game-rich Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa National Park, and enjoy the comforts of Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp on this 5-day guided safari itinerary. Game-viewing activities include the guided walking safaris for which the South Luangwa is justly famous, and day and night game drives.

Destination

  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £2980 pp

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Discover Kenya Family Activity Safari

‘Discover Kenya’ is an adventurous alternative to a traditional driven safari, offering families a chance to escape the beaten path and explore on foot, by bike and by 4x4 the best that Kenya has to offer. Designed for holiday fun and not as a challenge, the 7-day itinerary is suitable for active families with children aged 10 and over, and can also be adapted to suit small groups and couples.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Biking Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2190 pp

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Laikipia Camel Safari

Explore the remote corners of the Laikipia Plateau on foot and by camel, before travelling to Mombasa for four nights relaxation on the coast, on this 8-day family-oriented safari and beach itinerary.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3450 pp

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Namibia 23-day Self-Drive

This comprehensive self-drive itinerary takes in the many highlights of Namibia, from the semi-desert of the Kalahari in the south to the spectacular Waterberg Plateau in the north. You’ll be able to discover these vast landscapes at your own pace, with the added flexibility that comes with a self-drive holiday. The itinerary is fully flexible and can be adapted to suit your interests. If you do not have the time available for this extensive route, then an abbreviated version is possible.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3845 pp

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The South of Madagascar

Journey to the South of Madagascar on this 13-day tour. Beginning in the capital of Antananarivo, you'll explore Andasibe-Mantadia and Ranomafana National Parks, before continuing to the Dry South and Isalo, then ending on the coast at Ifaty.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel
  • Beach Holidays

Prices from £1960 pp

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White Lions of the Eastern Cape

Travel to the private Pumba Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape to see the rare white lion in the wild.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1510 pp

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Diverse Namibia (Small Group Safari)

Beginning and ending in Windhoek, this 10-day small group safari offers a fabulous overview of central Namibia, taking in the Damaraland, Sossusvlei, Etosha and more. With a low single supplement, it is ideally suited to independent safari-goers looking to travel in the company of others. The tour departs at fixed dates throughout the year, and will run with a minimum of 2 passengers and accommodates a maximum of 7. Please see price guide for upcoming departures.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Group Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2846 pp

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Tanzania Northern Highlights

Seven-day small group safari visiting the world famous Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater. This is an affordable way of exploring northern Tanzania in the company of other travellers. Travel is in custom 4x4s, accommodating a maximum of 7 guests per departure.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £2030 pp

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Primates of Uganda

This private tour takes in the main sights of Uganda, including visits to the Chimpanzee sanctuaries in Kibale Forest and Kyambura Gorge, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Gorilla-tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This itinerary is a great introduction to Uganda that can be incorporated into a longer, tailor-made option – please ask us for suggestions.

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £3895 pp

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Uganda Low-cost Gorilla Safari

Our three-day low-cost gorilla safaris offer a great way of seeing these wonderful creatures in the wild without incurring great expense. By staying in simple accommodations rather than luxury lodges, and travelling largely by private car rather than light aircraft, we can greatly reduce the cost of the tour.

Destination

  • Uganda

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1355 pp

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Saruni Rhino Tracking Safari

Journey to Saruni Rhino Camp in the wilds of Samburuland, northern Kenya. The opening of this property marks the return of the endangered black rhinos to the lands of the Samburu, after an absence of 25 years – an historical achievement for conservation and tourism in Kenya - and offers safari-goers the first ever opportunity track the majestic black rhinos, on foot, in East Africa.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2950 pp

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Gorilla Weekend Rwanda

This short-break gorilla safari will see you spend three nights at the luxurious Virunga Lodge, as you explore Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park in search of the endangered mountain gorilla. The 4-day itinerary can be booked as a standalone programme or as an add-on to a longer East African safari. You can also extend your stay in Rwanda to include Lake Kivu and/or Akagera National Park.

Destination

  • Rwanda

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

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Botswana Focus

Visiting the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls over the course of 9 days, this comprehensive safari itinerary takes in northern Botswana’s most spectacular wilderness areas. On what is one of our best-value private safaris, you will stay in mid to high-range safari camps and lodges, and can expect excellent service and fabulous game-viewing throughout.

Destination

  • Botswana

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2695 pp

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Private Serengeti Safari (Mkombe's House)

Escape the crowds and spend 5 nights in a private house close to the Mara River in this exclusive northern Serengeti safari. Perfect for families or small groups, this short fly-in safari can be booked as a standalone option or as a component of a longer safari and beach itinerary.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Family Travel

Prices from £3630 pp

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Tanzania for Two

Starting with a Tarangire fly-in safari, in which you'll spend three nights at the fabulous and remote Swala Camp, before journeying to the exclusive Grumeti Reserves in the Western Serengeti for three nights at the stunning Singita Sasakwa, this luxury northern Tanzania safari is ideal for honeymooners.

Destination

  • Tanzania

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £7220 pp

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Complete Botswana (Light Mobile Safari)

2024 DEPARTURES AVAILABLE | 18-Day small group light mobile safari, visiting the Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park. This is a semi-participation safari, using private campsites. Please see price guide tab for available departure dates.

Destination

  • Botswana

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £2940 pp

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Khwai, Chobe and Victoria Falls

Stay in one of the Okavango Delta's newest luxury safari camps, Sable Alley, on this 8-night safari itinerary covering the Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.

Destination

  • Botswana
  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3375 pp

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Madagascar East and West

From the Pangalanes Canal to the Kirindy Forest Reserve, explore the contrasting sights and sounds of Madagascar’s eastern and western coastlines on this 13-day journey beginning and ending in Tana.

Destination

  • Madagascar

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Cultural Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £2545 pp

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Complete Uganda (Small Group)

2022 DEPARTURES AVAILABLE | This 11-day small group guided tour takes in the very best of Uganda. Track mountain gorilla and chimpanzee in their natural habitats, walk with rhino in Ziwa, and discover Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks by 4x4 and river boat. Accommodating 2-14 guests in mid-range accommodation, the programme is intended to offer an affordable overview of Uganda that can also be incorporated into a longer, tailor-made itinerary.

Destination

  • Uganda

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £3125 pp

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Explore the Congo Basin

Venture into the heart of the Congo Basin, the world's second largest expanse of tropical rainforest, and the home of Africa's densest population of western lowland gorillas. Rarely visited, Odzala-Kokoua National Park is Africa at its most wild.

Destination

  • The Congo

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £6895 pp

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Secrets of South Luangwa

Zambia’s most famous wilderness park, the South Luangwa Valley, is also one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, famed for its pristine scenery and prodigious game. This 7-day safari itinerary will allow you to experience the best that the Luangwa has to offer, with an emphasis on traditional, low-impact walking safari activities.

Destination

  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £6100 pp

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Namibia Self-drive Camping Safari

This self-drive camping itinerary is designed for those who love the outdoors and enjoy independent exploration. You will visit some of the most scenic locations in Namibia, sleep under the stars, and explore at your own pace. Your campervan has everything you need and you will be provided with detailed directions and a mobile phone for local access. In a small number of the locations you visit, camping is not an option and instead you will have a self-catering apartment.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Self-drive Holidays

Prices from £1290 pp

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South Africa Lions Safari (Jul-Aug 2021)

Enjoy 4 nights in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve (Greater Kruger) and 3 nights in Cape Town on this luxury 1-week safari to South Africa, timed to coincide with the 1st and 2nd Tests in the 2021 Official Lions Rugby Tour.

Prices from £3825 pp

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Oryx Luxury Fly-in Safari

From the red dunes of the NamibRand Nature Reserve to the untamed beauty of the Skeleton Coast, this luxury fly-in safari will take you to some of Namibia’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Travelling by air, you’ll have a unique perspective on these stunning locations, and will be able to reach regions that are only accessible by small jet. Throughout the 10-day safari, you’ll be accommodated in a selection of upmarket camps and lodges, including the fabulous Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp.

Destination

  • Namibia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £8200 pp

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Altitude Acclimatisation Safari

This short, 3-day altitude acclimatisation safari visits Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and includes a climb of Mt Lemagurut in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Taking you to over 3,000ms, it provides good acclimatisation and is recommended for those attempting a fast (e.g. 6-day) Kilimanjaro ascent.

Destination

  • Kilimanjaro

Experience

  • Walking and Climbing
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1199 pp

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Kenyan Odyssey

Starting in Nairobi and ending on the shores of the Indian Ocean, this small group safari visits three diverse wilderness areas of Kenya: the lakes of the Great Rift Valley; the open plains of the Mara; and the undulating hills of Tsavo. This is a scheduled group safari accommodating 2-7 passengers and beginning in Nairobi every Sunday.

Destination

  • Kenya

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Group Travel

Prices from £1538 pp

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