WE WILL SHOW YOU AFRICABetter than anyone else!
STAND OUT FROM THE HERD
We are New Zealand based, owned and operated. With more than 25 years of industry experience, African Safaris Ltd offers a professional and personal service.
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
We have lived, worked and travel to Africa regularly. We are ‘true’ African Safari specialists; and pride ourselves on our knowledge and passion for Africa. Don’t take our word, check out what our guests say!
SAFARI OPTIONS
We cater to everyone’s desired budget, bucket-list and experience; whether you are looking to join a small group scheduled safari or create a customised multi-country safari.
FEATURED SAFARIS & TOURSPopular African safaris and tours
4-day Bwindi Gorilla Trek Fly-in Safari
A fly-in safari from Entebbe, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda and staying in our luxury lodge, Buhoma, perfectly positioned in Bwindi National Park right…
9-day Under the Stars of Kenya (Adventure)
On our 9-day Under the Stars of Kenya safari (Adventure) you will experience the same high-quality wildlife safari experience provided by the top-end safari camps, with 4WD game…
10-day Botswana Northern Highlights
This all-encompassing ten day safari takes in three of northern Botswana’s prime wildlife areas: the Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai Concession Area of the fertile Okavango…
14-day Botswana Wildside
This camping safari is just that, with nights spent wild camping in Botswana’s iconic parks and reserves. For remaining nights, you will stay in designated…
9-day Botswana Discoverer Safari (Budget)
Our popular 9-day Botswana Discoverer Safari will enchant and delight you. Visit Victoria Falls, where along with the spectacular Falls, there is a host of…
8-day Kilimanjaro – Machame Route
The Machame route is one of the most beautiful routes to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. The climb begins in the lush rainforest and follows…
21-day Great Trek Adventure
Experience the popular and exciting Victoria Falls to Cape Town route on our fully-serviced camping 21-day Trans-Kalahari Adventure. Offering an abundance of scenic, wildlife and…
16-day Journey to Botswana
Dates: 8 to 23 May, 2021 Botswana is a land of dramatic contrasts, from the crystal-clear waters of the Okavango Delta to the large elephant…
16-day Journey to Tanzania and Kenya
Dates: 16 to 31 August, 2021 This safari is all about seeing Kenya and Tanzania's finest wildlife. When it comes to an African Safari, less…
WE WILL SHOW YOU AFRICA, BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE
We focus on designing and selecting itineraries suited to your interests and travel preferences to provide a lifetime experience that exceeds your expectations. We cater for all budgets, whether you are seeking a custom, private safari or a small group tour, our team can help you find the best itinerary for you.
EXPERIENCESChoose the experience of a lifetime
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY…
Wendy, Keith & Thomas (2019)
We had an awesome time on our trip. Both Tanzania and Kenya were amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.  Our guide/driver in Tanzania was fantastic. He…
Sharon (2019)
Hi Tracy, Thanks so much for all of your help. It made the decisions and bookings very smooth. The personal interest you took is very…
Jenny (2019)
Hi Tracy, Just to let you know I had a fantastic time in South Africa. I really enjoyed the Classic Safari in Kruger. Everything went…
Lisa and Steve (2018)
Yes we are home with a big bump ! We had such an amazing time, everything went really well & far exceded our expectations. We…
Anne, Bevan, Marty and Sue (2018)
Well, where to start?! This has literally been the trip of a lifetime for us and far exceeded our already high expectations! We had no…
Kathryn, Miguel, Sam, Judy (2018)
Our families recent stay at Garonga Safari camp in South Africa was outstanding. The accommodation, service, cuisine and safari’s were exceptional and we will be…
Lauren and Michael (2018)
We had an amazing holiday to Rwanda and Tanzania with the help of Claire of African Safaris Ltd! We were sceptical at first of the…
Richard and Amy (2018)
Truly Amazing! 🙂 My wife and I went on the 15-day East African Safari to Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar for our honeymoon. Highly recommended company…
Vijay and Anita (2018)
It was a blessing to get in touch with Tracy in first week of Feb 2018. Her responses and suggestions immediately gave the confidence that…
OUR NEWSWhat’s going on…
Nile Monitor Lizard
The Nile monitor lizard (Varanus niloticus) is the largest lizard in Africa, growing up to 2.1 metres long. They are…
What to read before heading to Botswana
We have found that nothing quite inspires like a good book. Here is a selection of books that will give…
Update on Covid-19
Travel is all about the unexpected. And even more so now as our lives are encapsulated in uncertainty, especially in…
What to read before heading to Namibia
We have found that nothing quite inspires like a good book. Here is a selection of books that will give…
Black-backed Jackals and Spotted Hyenas
Black-backed Jackals (Canis mesomelas) and Spotted Hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) are not closely related. Spotted Hyenas (often spelt as hyaenas) are…
What is a Pangolin?
The word Pangolin comes from ‘penggulung,’ which is a Malay word for roller. Rolling is the action or behaviour a…
Baby Giraffes Galore!
Baby giraffes are just the cutes wee things. Well, they are not that wee really; at just under 2 metres…
Why do Elephants bath in mud?
Elephants may look like they are having a lot of fun rolling around in the mud, they probably are, but…
What to read before heading to Uganda
We are often asked for recommended reading list for Uganda. The literature is vast, but a few works on culture,…
A typical day on an African safari
Below is a guideline for a typical day on a ‘safari’, not a ‘tour’. It is important to understand as…
Giraffe used to roam across much of Africa
Giraffe used to live across much of Africa. They appear throughout history, in most sub-Saharan African cultural traditions, in Egyptian…
Madagascar by night – Nocturnal Wildlife Walk
It is no secret that Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most intriguing and wonderful flora and fauna. …
