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Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Safaris

Combine a traditional African safari with a trek to view the Gorillas

Kilimanjaro Holiday

Climb the great mountain of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Bird Watching Holidays in Africa

Go on safari with an emphasis on Africa's feathered wildlife

Safari Holiday Shop

Safari Holiday Shop

Over 650 safari package holidays available online or you can design your own.

Binoculars for Safari

Safari Holiday Map

Browse and select your ideal holiday on our map.

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Cheap Safari Holidays

You can go on safari on a budget, take a look at the best cheap deals on safari holidays.

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Birdwatching Holidays

Dedicated birding or safari and birding holidays in Africa

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Welcome to the Safari Guide Holiday Shop: The place to find your ideal African safari holiday with over 650 safari package holidays available online or you can design your own. View All Safari Holidays >>

2012 / 2013 Safaris

Book now for February and March travel as well as for next year. We have teamed up with the Africa Guide and many independant safari lodges and game reserves to offer you a selection of over 650 safari package holidays. With everything from cheap safari holiday deals, camping holidays in Kenya, Uganda gorilla safaris, Okavango & Kilimanjaro tours to luxury 5 star safaris all over Africa.

Special Interest Holiday Packages


Fifa World Cup SafarisWorld Cup Safaris

With the 2010 Fifa World Cup coming to South Africa, many soccer (football) fans are taking the opportunity to combine sport with a safari holiday. Because of this increased interest many safari companies, lodges and tour operators in South Africa have put together special packages to cater especially for this. From luxury lodge accommodation, to Bush & Beach Safaris, to Kruger Walking Safaris all are available and have been designed to make sure you don't miss that big game!

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Gorilla Watching SafarisGorilla Safaris in Rwanda & Uganda

Up close and personal, see the gorillas of Africa. You`ve seen them on TV read about them in books now its time for them to get a look at you. You can combine a traditional safari in Kenya or Tanzania and then move onto Uganda or Rwanda to see the gorillas. All done in an eco friendly way and with experienced local guides.

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Scuba Diving Holidays in AfricaScuba Diving in Africa

Surf & Turf: What could be more adventurous than combining scuba diving with a safari.

Africa has some fantastic and sometimes very off-beat dive spots, that includes Great White Shark diving in South Africa, Africa for some truly unique diving.

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Kilimanjaro HolidayKilimanjaro Holidays

Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and take in some of the best wildlife that Tanzania has to offer. We have packages that are exclusively Mount Kilimanjaro holidays, where your sole purpose will be to klimb the great mountain. Others include the climb as well as a safari with excursions to places like the Arusha National park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park ad the world famous Selous Game Reserve.

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Bird Watching SafarisBeach and Safari Holidays

Everyone knows about Africa's fantastic wildlife, but how about combining a beach holiday with a safari. Africa have some stunning beaches, countries to look out for include Kenya, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Madagascar, Ghana, The Gambia, Mozambique and South Africa. In some locations, you could be out searching for the Big 5 in the morning and then relaxing on the beach in the afternoon.

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Bird Watching SafarisBirding Safaris in Africa

Africa has some of the most stunning birdlife anywhere on earth, with many species exclusive to the continent. From the biggest bird (the ostrich) on the open plains to the tiny pearl spotted owlet or the vast flocks of flamingoes in the famous Lake Nakuru National Park. You can either choose to go on a birding only holiday or combine a traditional safari with one that also focuses on birds and birding.

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Bird Watching SafarisWedding and Honeymoon Safari Holidays

Unforgettable, special, exclusive, romantic. Have a perfect wedding and honeymoon in Africa. Take a look at these safaris and holidays in Africa, that are either specifically designed for weddings or your honeymoon or are just ideal as a holiday destination for your honeymoon.

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Photographic SafarisPhotographic Safaris

Discover the most scenic parts of Africa ideal for photography. From stunning desert and dune scenery to Africa's best wildlife photography locations. Take time to photograph the unique cultures and people. These safari holidays alow you to enjoy some of the best locations with the very best of photo opportunities with experienced guides. Bring lots of film, you`ll need it...

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Cheap SafarisCheap Safaris on the Safari Holiday Shop

Take a look at some great deals on the Safarai Holiday Shop, all holidays listed are under £500 (about $800) and many are listed for much less than that. For example we have a 3 Day Masai Mara Safari that starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya to the Masai Mara game reserve before finishing back in Nairobi, for £195 plus a local payment US$140.

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Safari Holiday Map - Holidays by Location

Check out available holidays in the country of your choice:

 

Botswana HolidayBotswana Holidays

Botswana borders Zimbabwe in the northeast, South Africa in the south and southeast and Namibia in the west. A land of contrasts with the harsh dry environments of the Kalahari Desert & Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (Makarikari) and the wetland areas of the Okavango Swamps, Limpopo and Chobe Rivers and Lake Ngami. Botswana offers almost everything that you could want out of a true safari holiday destination.

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South Africa Safari HolidaySouth Africa Safari Holidays

From inland savanah, to desert, forest and marine environments, South Africa has a huge selection of National Parks and private game reserves that are home to all the african wildlife you could hope to see, from Elephants to Whales. As well as the habitats, South Africa has a wide choice of accommodation options, well trained safari guides and a colourful and diverse culture.

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Botswana HolidayNamibia Safari Holidays

Four times the size of the UK, Namibia is a vast country that offers plenty of scenic variety, wildlife and culture. It is one of the best places to view wild cheetah's, is a 4x4 safari paradise and an all round suburb safari holiday location. Attractions include the Ethosha National Park, the Caprivi Strip, Fish River Canyon, Ruacana Falls and many other excellent national parks, game reserves and wildlife areas.

View all >> Namibia Holidays on the Safari Holiday Shop

 

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What to Take on Safari

This page is part of a series of posts on what to take on safari, for further reading try:

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Safari Holidays by Country

Angola Safari HolidaysAngola
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Ghana Safari HolidaysGhana
Kenya Safari HolidaysKenya
Madagascar Safari HolidaysMadagascar
Malawi Safari HolidaysMalawi
Namibia Safari HolidaysNamibia
South Africa Safari HolidaysSouth Africa
Swaziland Safari HolidaysSwaziland
Tanzania Safari HolidaysTanzania
Uganda Safari HolidaysUganda
Zambia Safari HolidaysZambia
Zimbabwe Safari HolidaysZimbabwe


Best Cameras for Safari Digital Cameras for Safari

My guide to the best digital cameras for travel and wildlife photography. Including the best camera to take on Safari, bird photography and where you can buy cheap digital cameras >> more


How to become a Safari Guide

Study To Become a safari guide in South AfricaIf you are looking for that dream job in the African bush, even if you live overseas it is possible to study and become a qualified safari guide (field guide) in South Africa. Follow the link for more information & for an enquiry form.




Volunteer with Wildlife in Africa

Wildlife Volunteer Work in AfricaIf you would like to make a real difference and give something back on your visit to Africa, take a look at the Safari Guide to volunteering wildlife work in Africa, where we take a look at the huge range choices, programs and courses available, from working on the land with endangered animals like cheetah, gorillas and black rhinos, to marine volunteer work in a variety of different countries that each offer their own unique cultures, traditions as well as wildlife.

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Steiner Safari BinocularsAfter your camera, a good pair of binoculars is crucial in getting the most out of your Safari Holiday. So what is a good pair of binoculars? Here is my binocular guide and recommendations >> Binocular Reviews