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Africa · The First Safari

Planning Your First African Safari

Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa — choosing the camps, the season, and the guide.

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For the classic Big Five — Kenya

The Maasai Mara in July through October. Angama Mara, Sanctuary Olonana, Mara Plains Camp.

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For the Great Migration — Tanzania

The Serengeti — northern in August/September, southern in February. Singita, Asilia, and andBeyond camps.

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For exclusivity — Botswana

The Okavango Delta, by light aircraft between bush camps. Wilderness Mombo, Belmond Eagle Island, Sanctuary Stanley's.

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For first-time families — South Africa

The Sabi Sand, malaria-low risk, exceptional Big Five viewing. Singita Sabi Sand, Londolozi, Royal Malewane.

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How long

Three nights per camp, minimum. Two camps in a single country is the right rhythm for a first safari. Add Cape Town or Zanzibar at the end.


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