Safari holidays

Our wildlife safari holidays encompass some of the world’s most famous game reserves - from the Masai Mara in Kenya to Kruger National Park in South Africa and the private Kariega Game Reserve, a pristine wilderness on the Eastern Cape. Our safari holidays also visit the Kenyan National Parks of Tsavo, Amboseli, and Samburu. 

We’ve included different parks and reserves within each safari holiday, to help you see a variety of wildlife: lions, cheetah, giraffe, rhino, leopards, elephants, hippos and crocodiles.  And we offer atmospheric and comfortable, safari accommodation beneath a canopy of stars.

On our wildlife safaris In Kenya, our expert guides may help you spot black rhino at Aberdare National Park, or wildebeest migrating across the Masai Mara.

Why not add a relaxing beach break onto your superb safari holiday? In South Africa you also have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls and Table Mountain.


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The Big Five

11 days from £1539

Departing:

07 May 2012
On the prowl

Kenya's winning combination of stunning wildlife parks, fantastic game lodges and laid-back beach life make for a memorable holiday.

No single supplements on selected departures. Subject to availability.

Valid on Departures:

  • 09 Apr 2012 to 08 May 2012

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The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £470 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £2035

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £500 Staying at Voyager Resort

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £2105

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £246 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £1849

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £440 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

16 days from £1979

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £365 Staying at Voyager Resort

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £1979

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £390 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £1929

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £241 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £1799

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

The Big Five + Mombasa Beach (5 nights)
+ 5 extra nights from £371 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 9, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £1929

Departing:

07 May 2012

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On the prowl

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka

9 days from £1279

Departing:

16 Apr 2012
Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Discover some of Sri Lanka's natural jewels including Udawalawe, Yala National Park and Nuwara Eliya.

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Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £100 Staying at Avani Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1549

Departing:

23 Apr 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £20 Staying at The Surf Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1529

Departing:

05 Nov 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Wild & Scenic Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £40 Staying at The Palms

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 8 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

15 days from £1509

Departing:

23 Apr 2012

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Green Bee Eater, Udawalawe National Park

Through the Savannah - NEW

8 days from £1385

Departing:

14 Apr 2012
Bull elephant in Amboseli

Enjoy game viewing in two of Kenya's undeniably beautiful National Parks - Amboseli and the famous Masai Mara, with its huge range of wildlife and rolling savannah.

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Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £360 Staying at Southern Palms

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1745

Departing:

28 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £360 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1745

Departing:

14 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £334 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

12 days from £1719

Departing:

28 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £514 Staying at Southern Palms

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £1899

Departing:

28 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £460 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £1845

Departing:

14 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Through the Savannah + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £470 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

Extend your holiday in Kenya with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa Coast.

15 days from £1855

Departing:

28 Apr 2012

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Bull elephant in Amboseli

Cheetah Safari

10 days from £1585

Departing:

13 May 2012

On this fabulous safari, journey through some of Kenya's most beautiful National Parks in search of the elusive cheetah.

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £330 Staying at Southern Palms

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

13 days from £1915

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £326 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

13 days from £1915

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £304 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

Extend your holiday in Kenya with four nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast.

13 days from £1889

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £480 Staying at Southern Palms

Why not extend your Kenyan holiday with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast?

16 days from £2069

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £430 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

Why not extend your Kenyan holiday with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast?

16 days from £2015

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Cheetah Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £434 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

Why not extend your Kenyan holiday with seven extra nights on the beautiful Mombasa coast?

16 days from £2019

Departing:

13 May 2012

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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka

12 days from £1649

Departing:

07 May 2012
One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

A portrait of beautiful Sri Lanka, taking in the cultural centres of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy, the mountainous Horton Plains and lush Yala National Park.

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Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £254 Staying at Avani Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £1939

Departing:

23 Apr 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £210 Staying at The Surf Hotel, Bentota

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £1899

Departing:

03 Sep 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Grand Tour of Sri Lanka + Sri Lanka Beach
+ 5 extra nights from £204 Staying at The Palms

Extend your holiday in Sri Lanka and stay in the Avani or Surf hotels at Bentota beach, or the Palms at Beruwela - a perfect relaxing end to your holiday. On day 11 transfer to your resort for the next 5 nights.

18 days from £1889

Departing:

23 Apr 2012

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One of the temples at Polonnaruwa

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater

8 days from £1885

Departing:

16 Apr 2012
Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A spectacular safari through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking areas – the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and Tarangire.

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Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £684 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £2595

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £630 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £2539

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £634 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari why not add a week to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

15 days from £2545

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £530 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £2435

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £524 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £2435

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania & the Ngorongoro Crater + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £500 Staying at Sentido Neptune Beach

At the end of your safari, why not relax on the Mombasa Coast for 4 nights? On day 8, fly to Mombasa from Nairobi.

12 days from £2409

Departing:

16 Apr 2012

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Zebras in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

South African Explorer - NEW

16 days from £2159

Departing:

02 Jun 2012
Kruger National Park

With a wonderful blend of cultures, climate and topography, South Africa offers incredible wildlife, traditional hospitality, sophisticated cities, unforgettable scenery and a sunny climate.

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South African Explorer + Cape Town
+ 2 extra nights from £120 Staying at Park Inn Foreshore

With a wonderful blend of cultures, climate and topography, South Africa offers incredible wildlife, traditional hospitality, sophisticated cities, unforgettable scenery and a sunny climate. End your tour with an extra two nights in the popular city of Cape Town. On day 14 of your tour, remain at your hotel in Cape Town for the next two nights, before transferring to the airport on day 16 for your overnight flight home.

17 days from £2299

Departing:

02 Jun 2012

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Kruger National Park

South African Explorer + Victoria Falls
+ 3 extra nights

Victoria Falls, the mighty Smoke that Thunders, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world! The greatest mass of falling water on earth as it plunges down a sheer rock face, spraying cascades of silver mist rising up into the heavens. This is by far one of the most spectacular destinations in all Africa, let us take you there!

18 days from £2835

Departing:

30 May 2012

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Kruger National Park

South African Explorer + Hermanus
+ 2 extra nights from £250 Staying at Arabella Resort & Spa

Extend your South African adventure with a two night stay at the Arabella Resort & Spa. Just 20 minutes away from the seaside town of Hermanus, it is a perfect base from which to explore the nearby mountains and national parks. Depending on the time of year, you may also spot southern right whales off the coast. Alternatively, spend the two days just relaxing at the resort.

17 days from £2429

Departing:

08 Sep 2012

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Kruger National Park

Insights of Borneo

11 days from £2279

Departing:

31 May 2012
Orangutan, Sepilok

One of Southeast Asia's most treasured gems, Borneo is famous for its untouched jungle - home to myriad plants and animals including the charismatic and charming orang-utan.

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Insights of Borneo + Kuala Lumpur
+ 2 extra nights Staying at Anggun Boutique Hotel

Spend two nights before your tour begins in Southeast Asia's very own cyber city - Kuala Lumpur. Commonly known as KL, the city is an exciting metropolis where ultra modern skyscrapers feature alongside temples and mosques. It's almost impossible to miss the imposing Petronas Towers - a symbol of modern Malaysia and a fantastic place from which to view the city! Choose between the Anggun Boutique Hotel or Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur.

13 days from £2389

Departing:

29 May 2012

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Insights of Borneo + Kuala Lumpur
+ 2 extra nights Staying at Hotel Maya

Spend two nights before your tour begins in Southeast Asia's very own cyber city - Kuala Lumpur. Commonly known as KL, the city is an exciting metropolis where ultra modern skyscrapers feature alongside temples and mosques. It's almost impossible to miss the imposing Petronas Towers - a symbol of modern Malaysia and a fantastic place from which to view the city! Choose between the Anggun Boutique Hotel or Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur.

13 days from £2415

Departing:

29 May 2012

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Insights of Borneo + Gayana Beach
+ 4 extra nights from £496 Staying at Gayana Eco Resort

For the perfect ending to your tour of Borneo, why not spend four extra nights at the fabulous and pioneering Gayana Eco Resort, resting on the edge of lush jungle forest? The resort cleverly combines luxurious hotel life with the protection and regeneration of the surrounding coral reef. Stay in one of 52 over water villas which take in serene views of the lagoon, jungle and Mount Kinabalu; and spend your days relaxing by the pool, snorkelling, and even planting coral.

15 days from £2775

Departing:

31 May 2012

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African Sky Safari - NEW

9 days from £2375

Departing:

05 Apr 2012
A balloon over the Masai Mara

Take to the skies over the grasslands of Kenya and enjoy exciting game drives in three world-famous reserves - Samburu, Amboseli and the spectacular Masai Mara.

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African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £314 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £2715

Departing:

05 Apr 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £314 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £2699

Departing:

05 Apr 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (4 nights)
+ 4 extra nights from £280 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

At the end of your safari why not add a four nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

14 days from £2675

Departing:

05 Apr 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £480 Staying at Southern Palms

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £2859

Departing:

03 May 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £424 Staying at Sarova Whitesands

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £2799

Departing:

05 Apr 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

African Sky Safari + Mombasa Beach (7 nights)
+ 7 extra nights from £400 Staying at Sentido Neptune Palm

At the end of your safari why not add a seven nights to relax on the Kenya Coast? On day 8, fly to Mombasa and transfer to your chosen resort.

17 days from £2799

Departing:

05 Apr 2012

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A balloon over the Masai Mara

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