Safari Holiday Guide

Welcome to the Safari Holiday Guide
Planning for a Safari Holiday can sometimes seem a little overwhelming, We have done it and the problem is every safari company you visit promises you magnificent views, an unforgettable experience, the Big 5 ... what they promise you is everything you want to hear! So which one do you trust and what type of safari is right for you? Is it a luxury hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara in Kenya, a Canoe Safari on the Zambezi River in Zambia, a Botswana safari holiday, cheap safari holidays to Kenya or a Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park in South Africa?

These were our frustrations and that is why we have set up the Safari-Guide which is completely independent and all the views expressed on it are our opinions or those of people who have advised us based on a lot of research and places we have been and seen for ourselves.

Sport and Safari Holidays in Africa
The aim has also been to include ideas for sporting or other activities in combination with a safari holiday as many people want to get the most out of their African experience and not only be restricted to a safari holiday, good examples are the Golf and Safari Holidays in South Africa, Diving and Safari Holidays in Kenya or even a sun, beach and Safari holiday!

What about the children? - Family Safari Holidays
Wherever possible I have tried to include ideas and interesting options for the whole family, Africa can seem a daunting place for those that have never visited the "dark" continent before and may not seem initially as the ideal family holiday destination, I totally disagree as there is a huge amount culturally that you and your children can learn from africa. A family holiday in Kenya and The Gambia are ideal starting points if you want to go on safari with your children. I have also recently added two family friendly lodges one self catering in the Djuma Game Reserve, which forms part of the Sabi Sands Game reserve bordering the Kruger National park in South Africa.

If you are not sure which is the best National Park or Game reserve for you in South Africa, our reserve & national park guide points out what options are available and hopefully help you decide.

The Safari Planner
A small section at the moment but with time the idea for this section is for it to be a resource on "everything else safari", so not about the safari destinations themselves, but information on things like choosing the best binoculars for going on a safari, hiking boots for walking safaris. There is a guide on what types of safari there are, which animals form the Big 5 and why, interactive maps of safari destinations and animal guides, including where to go to find them and what interesting things you may be able to tell your guide about them!

What's New
Try our new Safari Holiday Shop where you can organise your ultimate safari online, choose from over 650 Africa travel packages or if none of those suit you, you can design your own Africa travel itinerary. There are great special offers and late deals with big discounts on Safaris all around Africa. The Gambia has to be one of the best winter sun holiday destinations and we have just added a guide on what not to miss on a holiday to the Gambia for the complete Gambia Experience.

Tanzania
A guide to the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Named after a famous British explorer and hunter turned Naturalist, this is one of the largest wildlife areas on earth and definitely one of my top five game reserves in Africa and said to have over 50 000 African Elephants! There is also an independent guide to the islands of Zanzibar, just of the Tanzanian coast. The mystical island paradise of a turquoise blue ocean, pearl white sands and coconut trees that comes with bag loads of culture and sunshine, the perfect African winter holiday destination.

I have just finished writing an article on organising a cheap safari holidays to Kenya and one for the more independent traveler on taking a self drive safari from Nairobi to the Masai Mara.

Ever wanted to lay next to an open fire under the stars in Africa, try my guide to camping holidays in Kenya

I hope that Safari-Guide helps you find that Safari Holiday of a lifetime! Should you have any comments or suggestions about places you have been please don't hesitate to contact us.

Highlights

Masai Mara and Serengeti Migration The greatest wildlife show on earth and the best of a safari holidays in east africa. On the open plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, thousands of wildebeest and zebras migrate to greener pastures as the seasons change. Predators follow the Wildebeest Migration closely, waiting for an opportunity to strike weak prey as they make their way into different territories. >> Masai Mara	Victoria Falls The Kololo tribe, who lived in the area in the 1800's called it ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or ‘the Smoke that Thunders’, the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world is a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia. >> more
The Okavango Delta The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta on Earth and is created because fresh water, instead of flowing to the sea flows inland, spreading over 15 000km² of the Kalahari sand creating a maze of lagoons and channels. The delta is at its most impressive in August when the water is at its deepest.	Camping Safari in Kenya From five star luxury tents with en-suite bathrooms and your own verandah overlooking the Masai Mara to the very basic campsites in Kenya where you bring your own tent and food, Kenya is a great place to go on a Camping Safari no matter what your taste or budget >> Kenya Camping
Scuba Diving in Kenya The diving in Kenya is excellent and there are few other places in the world where you can be scuba diving in Mombasa in the morning and then viewing so of Africa's best wildlife in the Afternoon. Kenya is also a great place to learn to Scuba dive as it is relatively cheap compared to other locations, I personally learnt to dive in Bamburi Beach, passing my Padi Diving Certification in three days. >> more	Balloon Safaris, Serengeti Migration Watch the greatest wildlife show on earth from a unique perspective, a balloon ride is special, a balloon Safari over the serengeti national park with the great wildebeest migration happening right below is is absolutely amazing! >> Balloon Safaris