Top African Safari Destinations 2025–2026

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Top 10 Best African Safari Destinations 2025–2026 | Luxury & Private Safaris

Top 10 Best African Safari Destinations (2025–2026)

Luxury & private safaris—tailor-made since 2008. We design high-touch itineraries across Africa’s icons: Kruger & Sabi Sand, Okavango Delta, Serengeti & Maasai Mara, Victoria Falls & Chobe, Etosha, South Luangwa and more. Expect handpicked lodges, private guides, seamless fly-ins, and 24/7 concierge— book direct, travel better.

Plan My African Safari

Why Book With Beyond Africa Safaris

  • Tailor-made, not template: Private, honeymoon, family & small-group safaris built around your dates and style.
  • Best-in-class lodges: From intimate bushcamps to private villas with exclusive-use vehicles.
  • Seamless logistics: Fly-in links, transfers, visas, timing the best wildlife windows.
  • Local specialists (since 2008): Cape Town–based planners, on-trip support 24/7.
  • Direct value: Transparent quotes, no middlemen markups.

The Top 10 African Safari Destinations

Kruger & Sabi Sand (South Africa)

Big 5, legendary leopard sightings, private reserves, ultra-luxury lodges; easy fly-ins from Cape Town/JNB.

Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Mokoro channels, remote islands, predator action, sky-to-water luxury camps.

Serengeti (Tanzania)

Great Migration crossings (Jun–Oct) and calving (Jan–Mar); mobile camps or designer lodges.

Maasai Mara (Kenya)

Year-round big cats, golden savannahs, hot-air balloon safaris at dawn.

Victoria Falls & Chobe (Zimbabwe/Zambia & Botswana)

“The Smoke that Thunders,” Zambezi sunsets, Chobe’s vast elephant herds—perfect 2–4 day add-on.

Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Shimmering salt pan, floodlit waterholes, desert-adapted wildlife; pair with Sossusvlei dunes.

South Luangwa (Zambia)

Birthplace of the walking safari, superb night drives, wild-yet-stylish bushcamps.

Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi/Volcanoes (Uganda/Rwanda)

Limited permits, profound encounters—plan 9–12 months ahead for peak season.

Amboseli (Kenya)

Elephants under Mt. Kilimanjaro; epic photography; easy combo with Mara or Tsavo.

Zanzibar / Seychelles (Indian Ocean Finale)

Barefoot-luxury post-safari: reef snorkelling, spice, sailing, private villas.

How We Build Your Safari (3 Easy Steps)

  1. Tell us your dates, pace & style (private, honeymoon, family, small group).
  2. We craft a custom route with the right parks, lodges, and fly-ins for the season.
  3. Travel flawlessly — our Cape Town team monitors every transfer, 24/7.

Popular Combos That Sell Out Fast

  • Cape Town + Kruger (Sabi Sand) + Victoria Falls (7–10 nights)
  • Okavango Delta + Chobe + Zanzibar (8–12 nights)
  • Serengeti Migration + Maasai Mara + Seychelles (10–14 nights)

FAQs

When is the best time to go on safari? Migration (Jun–Oct; Jan–Mar), Kruger dry season (May–Oct), Okavango peak (Jun–Sep). We time your route to wildlife, not guesswork. Ask a Safari Specialist
How far in advance should I book? Peak camps and gorilla permits sell out 6–12 months ahead. We hold space and optimise flights early. Hold My Dates

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