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Quintessential Tanzania: River Crossing Season
-Top wildlife regions of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
-Biologist informed planning to see the world famous Great Migration river crossings
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source (name and bio provided at booking)
-Private vehicle with unlimited mileage and fuel
-Learn from biologists at our Njozi Northern Serengeti Camp
Quintessential Tanzania: Calving Season
-Top wildlife regions of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
-Biologist informed planning to see Great Migration calving and herds in the thousands
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source (name and bio provided at booking)
-Private vehicle with unlimited mileage and fuel
-Learn from biologists at our Njozi Ndutu Camp
Botswana: Best of the Delta
-Unbeatable value (under $10,000 per person for a 10-night peak season safari in Botswana)
-Three private concessions of the Okavango Delta
-Opportunities for some of the best leopard, wild dog and sable antelope sightings in all of Botswana
-Track wild dogs with your Bushman guides, whose ancestors have nomadically patrolled this land for 10,000 years
-Magic under canvas – all three authentic tented camps
Ultimate East Africa: River Crossing Season
-The best of The Wild Source private guiding in both Tanzania and Kenya
-Designed to cater to full-day, serious wildlife viewing, flexible meals in the bush, and avoiding crowds
-Wildlife biologists who have unmatched knowledge of the local animals
-Strategically planned for best chances of Great Migration river crossings
-Authentic tented camps with a classic safari feel
Ultimate East Africa: Calving Season
-The best of The Wild Source private guiding in both Tanzania and Kenya
-Designed to cater to full-day, serious wildlife viewing, flexible meals in the bush, and avoiding crowds
-Wildlife biologists who have unmatched knowledge of the local animals
-Strategically planned for best chances of Great Migration calving and herds in the thousands
-Authentic tented camps with a classic safari feel
Kenya Expedition with Top Private Guiding
-Private guiding with Kenya’s most legendary guides (Ping or Peter Kiyaa)
-Best of the world famous Mara Reserve plus additional exclusivity of a private conservancy
-Support local ownership – Enaidura is majority guide-owned and operated, Mara Siana is 50% Masai owned and 50% female owned
-Full days on safari with ultimately flexibility of a private vehicle
-Diversity of activities – game drives, night drives, off-roading, walking safaris, Maasai culture
Botswana: Ready For Action
-Dry season safari, with high chances to see large quantities of animals gathered around limited water sources
-Best timing for African wild dogs denning with puppies
-Plentiful groupings of buffalo in the Mababe Depression increase chances of seeing daytime lion hunting
-Authentic tented camp Okavango Origins, site of BBC and Disney Nature filming of wild dogs
-Sunken photo hide at Mababe provides wonderful viewing opportunities of elephant herds
South African Splendor: Cape Town and Sabi Sands Safari
-A diverse itinerary in regions and activities, but with the simple logistics of traveling to one country – great for first-time safarigoers
-The best of a Big Five safari experience in the Sabi Sand private reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park
-Safari in the private reserve means fewer vehicles and camps, and no day trippers or public campsites like Kruger
-Delicious wine, stunning scenery and outstanding culinary delights in the charming Cape Winelands
-See Africa’s cosmopolitan side and breathtaking coastline in modern Cape Town
Into the Botswana Wild with Victoria Falls
-Visit one of the Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, during high water season
-Scenic cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
-Safari along the Chobe River where elephant flock in huge numbers during the beginning of dry season
-Two authentic tented camps in private concessions of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
-Full variety of activities that make southern Africa special (walking, mokoro, motorboat, fishing, off-road game drives, night drives)
Deserts of Namibia
-Experience the other worldly landscape of Namibia’s sand dunes, ancient deserts, magnificent rock formations and exquisite stargazing
-Wildlife viewing in Namibia’s best national park, Etosha, where large congregations of animals gather around water holes
-Hand feed giraffes in a historical guesthouse at the start of your journey
-Travel on your private journey with an expert, local naturalist guide from Ultimate Safaris
-Stay at luxurious lodges designed to blend in with Namibia’s unique landscape
Rwanda 4-Day Gorilla Trekking
-Up-close, on-foot viewing of endangered mountain gorillas – a rare and intimate experience with these social primates
-Two gorilla treks, each one visiting a different gorilla family and offering a unique experience
-Follow in the footsteps of Dian Fossey in Volcanoes National Park where gorilla trekking conservation began
-Possible to add this extension to almost any other safari experience
-Rwandan culture and city tour, plus options to add golden monkey trekking for more primate viewing
Uganda 5-Day Gorilla Trekking
-Up-close, on-foot viewing of endangered mountain gorillas – a rare and intimate experience with these social primates
-Two gorilla treks, each one visiting a different gorilla family and offering a unique experience
-Authentic local cultural interactions including the Batwa community and Buhoma’s Ride 4 a Woman Project
-Smooth logistics utilizing quick bush flights to and from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
-Possible to add this extension to almost any other safari experience
Botswana Desert and Delta Safari
-Top wildlife viewing regions of Botswana at 40-50% discount off peak season
-Focused on private concessions where there are very few vehicles traversing extremely large areas
-Expert guide AND a tracker per vehicle to increase chances for wildlife sightings, especially predators
-Green season magic – well-fed and watered animals, lots of baby herbivores, dramatic lighting for photography
-Avoid the higher crowds and inaccessible prices of peak season
Kenya Family Safari
-Family-oriented with private guides, family tents, and a private bush house with a pool
-Special kids’ activities, including bush tracking, local school visit, Maasai cultural learning
-Explore the best regions of the Mara for charismatic big cat sightings
-Visit the unique Laikipia region, inspiration for the animators of “The Lion King”
-Diverse activities to beat boredom! (day and night game drives, guided walks, horse riding, camel treks, sleep outs, Samburu cultural visits, mountain biking)
Primates of Uganda
-The essential primate trekking itinerary for East Africa
-Visit the two best places for primates in Uganda – chimps in Kibale and mountain gorillas in Bwindi
-Option to track lions with Uganda Carnivore Project
-Luxurious forest lodges offering serene settings, spas and romance
-Interact with locals through community projects at each Volcanoes Safaris lodge
Tanzania Elevated
-The quintessential “bush and beach” combination – perfect for honeymooners
-Luxurious safari camps offering the best locations with peak service
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source and private vehicle throughout safari
-Classic game driving plus crater hikes, cultural visits and beach adventures
-Snorkeling, kayaking, spa treatments and more on stunning Pemba Island
Kenya Elevated
-An off-season luxury safari at a 40% discount compared to peak season
-Secret February wildlife – resident Loita herd of 200,000 wildebeest in the Mara calve in mid-February, big cat viewing is typically excellent
-Crowds much smaller than the high season
-Stay at exquisite luxury camps, including the most famous in Kenya, Mara Plains
-Pair the Mara with the stunning, unique scenery of Northern Kenya and the Chyula Hills
Botswana Elevated
-Exquisite luxury camps offering supreme service
-Combines the best two regions of Botswana for diverse wildlife viewing: the Okavango Delta and Selinda Reserve
-Private concession areas only, limited to a small number of guests traversing extremely large areas
-Off-road game driving with incredibly close viewing of predators
-Variety of activities including walking, night drives, boating, mokoro canoeing and off-roading
Ultimate Uganda
-The best that Uganda has to offer for wildlife aficionados in under 2 weeks
-Ample time on foot with our primate relatives, with both chimp and gorilla trekking
-Boating safaris – ply the waters of the famous Nile River and the Kazinga Channel, watching for elephant and crocodile on the shores, and hundreds of bird species
-Track lions on the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park and game drive in a private concession area of the park, staying along the water
-Witness vibrant community and local life as you drive through large swaths of the Ugandan countryside
Zambia Walking and Waterways Safari
-A vintage safari experience staying in remote, intimate bushcamps, with excellent guiding and lots of adventure including river-based activities
-Explore on foot in the South Luangwa,the birthplace of walking safaris, where animals are habituated to humans on foot
-True night drives, staying out for long periods of time rather than just a quick sundown drive on the way back to camp for dinner.
-Exceptional guiding by local Zambian guides
-Wildlife ranges from the iconic safari species (lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, hippo, zebra and more) to rarer species such as the African wild dog.
African Explorer Safari
-Unique pan-African itinerary combining two of the continent’s best wildlife viewing regions
-Authentic, intimate tented camps with legendary guiding by Diesel or Dicks in Botswana and Ping or Peter in Kenya
-At Okavango Origins camp, pay homage to the Bushman, who nomadically patrolled this area for 10,000 years
-Visit a natural wonder of the world, Victoria Falls, between your two safari countries
-Seasonally dependent possibility to view world famous Great Migration river crossings in the Mara
Essential Diversity: River and Desert
-Luxury on the wild side – designed for the safari connoisseur seeking rarity and luxury along with the full diversity of wildlife
-Private guide and vehicle at both camps for ultimate flexibility and exclusivity
-Explore the lush, diverse river ecosystem of the Lower Zambezi National Park, where night drives are a highlight
-Visit the best place to find rare species – Tswalu Kalahari – including possible pangolin, aardvark, meerkat, and brown hyena
-Combine and contrast the extreme diversity of river and desert ecosystems with smooth logistics
Serengeti and Ruaha Research Safari
-Rare opportunity to travel outside of the Northern Circuit with your private guide from The Wild Source
-Research-focused itinerary where you can participate in hands-on conservation work at your camps
-Classic, down-to-earth camps with authentic canvas style and no frills
Iconic big cats and Great Migration viewing in the Serengeti
-Explore the lesser-known Ruaha National Park to look for buffalo, large prides of lions, and exceptional concentrations of elephants
Madagascar Adventure
-One of the top wild, rugged and off the beaten path experiences in Africa
-Combine two of Mada’s most precious regions – prehistoric forest and stunning coastline
-Incredibly unique wildlife and birds including several species of lemur, sifaka, crested coua, Madagascar fish eagle, chameleon, whales during migration season, or even the rare, elusive fossa
-Amazing local Malagasy and Antandroy culture – sacred ancestral burial tombs, tribal village visit
-Help with logistics in a challenging location (English-speaking guide, charter flights)
Classic Zimbabwe: Hwange and Mana Pools with Victoria Falls
-Adventurous itinerary that features the thrilling walking safaris and ‘big games approaches’ Zimbabwe is known for
-Excellent value year-round with an affordable safari experience at classic bush camps
-Zimbabwe is known for its incredibly high standard of guiding, with some of the most respected professional guides in Africa originating here
-Outstanding wildlife viewing in Hwange and Mana Pools, especially elephants, and 8 large carnivore species
-Visit the mighty and majestic Victoria Falls
Madagascar 5-day Adventure: Lemurs of Andasibe
-A taste of Madagascar for those on a budget or tight timeline – this extension can be added to many other safaris
-Visits two areas within Andasibe, a stunning rainforest park famous for its lemur population
-A naturalist’s goldmine with many seldom-seen species of mammals, reptiles and birds, plus epic flora (over 1,000 species of orchids)
-Hands-on conservation with reforestation NGO Mitsinjo – plant an indigenous species
-Help with logistics in a challenging location (English-speaking guide, private road transfers and activities)
Mozambique Bush and Beach Safari
-Explore the rugged beauty of Gorongosa, an ecosystem in recovery
-Unique opportunity for fly camping – a true bush experience
-Guided day and night game drives to view growing populations of elephant, buffalo, African wild dog, lion, sable, oribi, warthog and more
-Four nights on the picturesque island of Bazaruto, exploring an aquatic wonderland
-Your island lodge offers snorkeling, diving, fishing, and boat trips
Gorongosa: Paradise Restored
-Be part of one of Africa’s greatest conservation success stories, the restoration of Gorongosa following a civil war that ravaged the park
-One week in Gorongosa, split between two brand new safari camps
-Amazing biodiversity, now home to over 100,000 large animals and a rich diversity of birds and insects
-Wide variety of activities and experiences – game drives, a visit with the rehabilitated pangolins, walking, visits to the research center and much more
-Off-the-beaten path for those seeking a very different safari destination not highly touristed yet
Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek: The Roof of Africa
-Climb Africa’s tallest peak on less-used, more scenic trails
-Lemosho Route offers excellent opportunities for acclimatization, optimizing your chances to summit
-Locally-owned and operated climbing outfitter
-Excellent guides and porters who are paid fair wages
-Top-quality gear, service and safety protocols
Tanzania’s Wild Frontier
-Tanzania without the crowds – experience seclusion in the Southern parks
-World class chimpanzee trekking in the Mahale Mountains
-Diverse activities with night drives, walking safaris, boat trips, swimming in Lake Tanganyika, forest walks, village visits
-Utterly off the beaten track at boat-in only Greystoke Mahale
-A melting pot of unique animal and plant species not found elsewhere in East Africa
Southern Tanzania’s Untamed Wonders
-Off the beaten path in southern Tanzania
-Intimate, authentic tented camps hearkening back to the original days of safari
-Outstanding predator viewing including possible lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, and hyena
-Hands-on conservation – help set/check camera traps and contribute to biodiversity audit data collection
-A nature lover’s paradise – sleep under the stars, fish and boat, walk and night drive
Congo Discovery Safari
-Exquisite barefoot luxury meets off the beaten path adventure in Odzala-Kokoua National Park
-Journey through one of Africa’s least explored wilderness areas, the rainforest of the Congo Basin
-Up-close, on-foot viewing of critically endangered Western lowland gorillas
-Physically active itinerary with forest walking trails, kayaking, river walks
-Unique forest species like forest elephant, bongo, bush pig and forest buffalo