Top African Safari Destinations 2025–2026
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 SafariWhy 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)
- Tell us your dates, pace & style (private, honeymoon, family, small group).
- We craft a custom route with the right parks, lodges, and fly-ins for the season.
- 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)
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