African Big Cats Safaris
Our Arusha based tour operator African Big Safaris offers tours in Tanzania and has distinguished itself from the crowd through excellent service and innovative itineraries.
Whether it is fantastic game viewing on a budget camping trip or luxury lodge safari in Tanzania, or mountain trekking, excursions, a honeymoon beach holiday in Zanzibar and cultural activities, well experienced, closely-knit team of professionals will help you make your African dream true and will do their utmost to guarantee your satisfaction.
All our guides have done wildife safaris for over 10 years and conduct each safari with optimum care to provide our customers with a truly memorable experience. We introduce you to our beautiful country, its culture, its friendly people as well as the stunning wildlife.
Our fleet of 4×4 safari vehicles have roof hatches and individual window seats provided for each client. Our staff is here to answer any questions and provide you with information 24/7. We are looking forward to show you our aweinspiring Tanzania.
Alte Villa Gaestehaus
Welcome to the Alte Villa Guesthouse in Luderitz. Our historical house was built in 1909, during the colonial period by merchants from Hamburg/Germany, and has been lovingly renovated and carefully restored to its previous beauty.
Our Accommodation
All three rooms and the four child-friendly apartments have been individually decorated and have their own particular charm. Free Wi-Fi is available in all the guest rooms. Two apartments offer magnificent sea views, and if you have the desire to cook at home one of our holiday flats even has its own kitchen for self-catering.
At our bed and breakfast we welcome our guests with warm apple pie and a good cup of coffee. The latter, as well as a wide variety of tea, is available throughout the day at the coffee/tea station. Enjoy a continental / Namibian breakfast in our dining area. We trust that you will feel comfortable in our historical boutique guesthouse.
Activities
We offer exclusive kayak tours to two destinations. If the weather permits, we take you out to Halifax Island, where the African Jack-Ass penguins can be observed from the water side. It is believed that Halifax Island is the most northern breeding point on the African Coast for these penguins. En route it is also possible to see the African oyster catchers and Heaviside's dolphins.
Our second option is to paddle through the first and second lagoon where the Luderitz Oysters industry can be observed from close up, and birds like the Flamingo or African Oystercatcher can be seen.
Casa Babi
This is one of the special accommodations in Vilanculos. The boutique guesthouse Casa Babi is located on one of the most beautiful and lively beaches in town and has a real B&B atmosphere.
All of Casa Babi's accommodations provide views of the Bazaruto Archipelago's islands, excellent comfort and spectacular sea views while being only a few steps from the beach. During your stay, our swimming pool, the restaurant, an in-house dive center with kite-surf school, and other activities will add to your comfort and enjoyment here in Mozambique.
Our Accommodation
Large mosquito nets, silent wooden fans, roomy and light bathrooms will contribute to a most enjoyable stay, whether you choose one of the four deluxe sea-view bedrooms or the family cottage for self-catering.
The four luxury rooms in the main building have one of the nicest sea views in Vilanculos. Each room has a private balcony with breathtaking views of the Bazaruto Islands and the spectacular beach life of a traditional African fishing village. For those who want, the king size bed may be divided into two comfortable single beds.
The cottage, located in the back of our lovely garden, offers two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen and a cozy living area. A nice sea breeze and the sea view can be enjoyed from the balcony. It can sleep up to 5 people comfortably. Our restaurant is open for overnight guests who do not want to cook and offers breakfast as well as a creative, fresh cuisine - an Italian, French, Thai and Mozambican fusion!
Activities
We are the only accommodation in town with an on-site activity center where you can go diving, snorkeling or kite-surfing.
Stand-up paddle boards and kayaks are available for use at Casa Babi (at no cost to Casa Babi guests).
Our chef Zita would be glad to demonstrate how to make some of Mozambique's most famous meals. Allow her to take you to the market to select the ingredients you'll need, as well as demonstrate how to make your own coconut milk and put everything together for a delicious meal (3 to 5 hours).
Massages are available with a masseur / masseuse who will come to your veranda and treat you.
Indigo Safaris
Indigo Safaris offers a wide range of day trips and activities from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Livingstone in Zambia, with helicopter rides, rafting, microlight flights, bungee jumping, canoeing, sedate river cruises, game drives in nearby reserves or in neighbouring Botswana, and transfers.
We can also book a range of hand-picked accommodation options.
About Zimbabwe
The majestic Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean/Zambian border is within easy reach of Chobe National Park, Botswana, by road, has direct flights from Namibia and South Africa, and is a short drive from the excellent Hwange National Park, making it easy to combine destinations in one unforgettable safari itinerary.
The largest sheet of falling water in the world, twice as high as Niagara Falls, and 1,708 metres long, it is the biggest waterfall in the world, and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The rumble of the falls can be heard from up to 40 kilometres away and the spray, up to about half a kilometre high when the Zambezi River is in full flood, can be seen from a distance of almost 50km.
A guided or unguided tour of the falls on the Zimbabwe side, the longer of the two, takes around two hours. Victoria Falls is an extremely popular destination due to the amazing amount of activities on offer, making it suitable for every type of traveller. Take a helicopter flight or a microlight over the falls for a breath-taking bird's-eye view of Mosi-oa-Tunya - 'The Smoke That Thunders’ or go white-water rafting downstream of the falls for what is considered the best one-day white water rafting in the world. Adrenaline junkies can also gorge swing and bungee jump from Livingstone Bridge.
For a more sedate experience, canoe the tranquil waters of the Zambezi upstream from the falls to see hippos, crocs, and, if you are lucky, a raft of elephants crossing to the islands in the middle, or take a sundowner cruise with a wildlife guide and observe the life on the river banks whilst enjoying nibbles and sipping a G&T. For more olfactive delights, High Tea at Victoria Falls Hotel, the oldest hotel in the country and a colonial classic, is a must, as is dinner at Jungle Junction. You can browse the outdoor craft market, have dinner on the rails on board the Bushtracks Express, or look for rhinos in a game reserve a few kilometres outside town.
We work with a range of guest houses and hotels in Victoria Falls town, all well-located for those wishing to have an action-packed stay.
The Zambezi National Park is a 45-minutes drive away and offers some great wildlife encounters with four of the "Big Five" (no rhinos), and a good variety of plains game. It is also home to a few sublime lodges and tented camps on the sandy river bank or an island. Thus, if you are not fussed about doing lots of activities from town, you can stay up in the national park, enjoy the wildlife, some canoeing, fishing, or river cruising, and then pop into town to see the falls for half a day.
Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat
A slice of paradise on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in South Africa, our child-friendly Kingfisher Lakeside Retreat is situated in the village of Trafalgar on the edge of the recently rehabilitated Black Lake and a mere 5 minute walk to a pristine sandy beach. Enjoy glamping on the Natal Coast - We offer guests the freedom and closeness to nature of a camping trip, with the convenience of luxurious self-catering facilities.
Our Accommodation
On the border of the Mpenjati Nature Reserve, which is part of the coastal Trafalgar Marine Reserve, our resort offers those who enjoy a luxurious outdoor experience an exclusive, upmarket tented camp and one holiday cottage with a pool.
Overlooking a freshwater lake, our four stunning tents are built on wooden decks and raised off the ground, each sleeping 4 people. All en-suite bathrooms lead to semi-outdoor, double showers. Two units are wheelchair-friendly. A barbecue facility with an outside bench and table is also provided.
A luxurious home-away-from-home, the Fisheagle holiday cottage sleeps 4 people and has two en-suite bedrooms, modern conveniences for self-catering as well as a fantastic sparkling pool!
Activities
Activities on our property include dam and surf fishing, bird watching, surfing and swimming on our main Blue Flag status beach. When the conditions allow, the rocky reef just offshore, provides an excellent spot for snorkelling, where you will find fossilised remains of shellfish, various fish species, plant material and petrified wood. We also provide a canoe and paddleboat free of charge for some fun aequatic exercise on the dam.
Kosi Forest Lodge
A wonderland of forests and waterways - Our eco-conscious Kosi Forest Lodge is situated within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, giving you the opportunity to experience exclusive, close encounters with the almost untouched African wilderness. The lodge is surrounded by untold biodiversity and beauty that you simply have to see for yourself. This is a place where you can rediscover nature, and, even more importantly, rediscover yourself.
Don't worry about power cuts, we are not only connected to the Eskom grid we provide solar power as well.
Our Accommodation
We offer comfortable tent-style, thatched forest rooms nestling under wide milkwood trees, with thoughtful attention to blending into this pristine indigenous sand forest environment. Each cottage has both a romantic outdoor bathroom boma as well as en-suite indoor shower.
Relax at the swimming pool overlooking Lake Shengeza and watch the resident pod of hippos. The common and private facilities at the lodge are focused on getting you to observe and explore nature as you go about your day. We take full advantage of Maputaland’s sultry weather and most meals are served al fresco under a canopy of magnificent trees. Your buffet breakfast and luncheon are served in the covered dining area, where you’ll also find a 24/7 tea and coffee station. A massive Zulu podberry tree is the focal point of the main lodge with the lounge, dining room and well-stocked bar all opening onto a large wooden deck around the tree.
Kosi Forest Lodge is accessible by 4x4 vehicle only. Guests who are NOT travelling in a 4x4 vehicle should meet a representative from Kosi Forest Lodge nearby on prior arrangement. Guests will follow our representative to a secure parking area in the town where they will leave their vehicle. They will then be transferred in an open 4x4 vehicle to Kosi Forest Lodge.
Activities
Apart from appreciating the hush of the forest setting, there are a host of wilderness activities at the lodge, including boating day trips to the beach and Kosi lakes, a unique ecosystem that is home to a spectacular variety of birds and animals; or excursions to Kosi Bay mouth to snorkel and observe traditional spiral reed fishing methods. To truly appreciate the beauty of the unique surrounding ecosystem of waterways, intertwined lakes, grasslands and ancient forests, you need to spend a few days exploring - either by canoe, motorised boat or on foot.
Lake Oanob Resort
Situated west of Rehoboth on 6200 hectares in the beautiful Hardap Region and 100
kilometres south of Windhoek, our unique Lake Oanob Resort offers superb lake views, a
choice of accommodation as well as genuine, heart-felt hospitality and is the perfect place to
relax and be invigorated.
Relating to our leading slogan “body and soul in harmony with nature”, it is the Lake Oanob
Resort project’s aim to keep the scenery the way it is. Surrounded by mountains and hills,
the lake and the friendly staff represent a soothing place for your body and especially for
your soul. We will do our very best to offer you this peace, beauty and recreation at any
time!
Would you like to spend a quiet and relaxing time full of peace and beauty? Maybe you and
your family would also like to celebrate any kind of occasion together with a marvellous
view over the lake, the dam and the mountains? Or are you already on your way back home
from an exciting trip and would love to calm down and live again through your impressions,
adventures and new experiences? Then you have found the right place!
Our Accommodation
We offer several types of accommodation ranging from differently sized luxury chalets to
cosy en-suite and family rooms as well as a special suite and attractive campsites in
different locations. Most of our accommodation facilities are situated on the shores of the
lake.
Each luxury chalet has a stunning lake view and includes a living and dining room with
comfortable furniture, a fully-equipped kitchen for self-catering, an outside barbecue area
and a spacious terrace as well as all the comforts and amenities of home.
The family rooms can accommodate a maximum of two adults and two children (up to 12
years of age). There are two single beds for the adults and on the gallery two single beds for
the kids. Here you can also enjoy the lake view from your own terrace.
The 32 camping sites are partly located at the waterfront, partly in the bush and are suitable
for big and small tents as well as cars with roof tents, campers and caravans. All camping
areas are equipped with barbecue facilities, a drinkable water point and electricity. Toilets
and showers with hot water are in the adjacent ablution blocks. Some campsites have their
own toilet and shower.
Our Activities
Leisure activities are virtually unlimited on the beautiful water supply dam and in the
6200ha resort with game park. Canoeing, swimming, hiking, game viewing, fishing etc. will
make your stay an unforgettable experience. Also for weddings and other family and social
events Lake Oanob Resort is the perfect place.
Our Facilities
Due to its unique scenery, Lake Oanob Resort not only supplies the opportunity to clear
your head, but also to pursue new ideas e.g. during workshops or conferences, and to
celebrate events of various kinds such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Our event
venues range from an African lapa, a tented hall, the waterfront restaurant with bar, giraffe
bar, the adventurous bushman's bay camp as well as venues on two different boats.
Le Bonheur Reptiles & Adventures
Here, at le Bonheur you can get up close and personal with reptiles while enjoying a relaxing day or weekend on our idyllic farm in the South of Paarl within the Cape Winelands. We offer reptile adventures like you have not experienced before. After enjoying our croc pond tour and snake exhibit, spend the rest of the day enjoying our tranquil catch-and-release dam, and scrumptious wood-fired pizzas while your children can get energetic in the spacious play area.
Our Activities
With our crocodile tours our expert guide will show you around a captive-bred bask of more than 150 crocodiles, ranging from hatchlings and youngsters to adults. You’ll walk on ramp ways spanning four large dams, all the while learning more about Africa’s largest reptile. You might even get a chance to view these fascinating predators in their underwater environment from our viewing cabin. With 10 daily crocodile tours, no bookings are required.
Our indoor, self-guided "Snakes in Transit" snake exhibition features an impressive collection of local and foreign snakes which are housed in roomy enclosures fronted with safety glass. The clearly-signposted snake exhibition includes loads of information about our scaled brethren. On Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays (at 12h10) our experienced snake handler puts on an interactive snake showcase where you’ll learn to appreciate these oft-misunderstood creatures. A touch opportunity with an ambassador snake is available under supervision of our well trained guide.
Take things to the next level with our crocodile cage diving experience by sharing a pond with Africa’s top apex predator, the Nile crocodile. Facilitated by experienced guides, crocodile cage diving is a thrilling close encounter that includes a safety briefing. No diving equipment needed. This takes place in our new, sturdy and spacious cage that is surrounded by water on all sides. Spend around 20 minutes in the crocs’ watery habitat and get to observe how these ambush predators behave in their element. The crocodile cage diving experience is both underwater and at surface level. Rent a cellphone pouch from us and capture this once in a lifetime opportunity.
On Le Bonheur animal’s free choice is paramount and all our reptile experiences are PAPA approved.
Our great wide, tranquil dam is stocked with bass and tilapia (but no crocodiles!) and great for bass fishing. Cast a line from one of several jetties or take a jaunt in our rowboat. Fringed by willows and set against a spectacular mountain backdrop, the dam is popular among experienced anglers and novices alike. This is bass fishing with a view! We can also arrange an in-depth lesson with a professional fishing guide. If fishing is not your thing we also offer Stand Up Paddling (SUP - ages 15 and up) and row boating for all ages.
With real crocodiles, pizzas and play areas galore - not to mention loads of fresh air - our premises are ideal for kids parties with four different venues to choose from (both outdoors and indoors). You can decide whether you’d like to cater for yourself or if we should do it. We also offer exciting school outings which are a result of our passion to foster an awareness and appreciation of reptiles among South Africans.
Our Restaurant
In our fully licensed lakeview restaurant, wood-fired pizzas are made the Italian way, as well as a variety of classic but unpretentious light meals, served by our friendly team. Depending on the weather, you can choose to enjoy your meal on the gorgeous lakeside balcony, in the waterside garden near the play area or in the temperature-controlled main hall.
With its rolling lawns, whimsical willows and bobbing ducks, you can’t beat our waterfront garden. Our picnic hampers are great for one or two adults, and we offer special hampers for kids as well. What’s more, you’ll all enjoy free fishing.
Bring and Braai (grill) your own meal and rent one of our delightful waterside barbecue spots. We welcome small families and much larger groups, and we’re flexible about the logistics too.
Accommodation
At Waterside Stays each of our 5 self-catering farm stay units boasts breathtaking waterside views. You will have access to our swimming pool, barbecue facilities, Wi-Fi, television with DSTV, the curio shop and on-site restaurant - daytime only.
Mvuu Lodge
The place of the hippo - Tucked away in Zambia, our stunning Mvuu African Safari Lodge is situated right on the banks of the Zambezi River which is home to a plethora of intriguing flora and fauna. Our friendly staff will make you feel welcome, passionate chefs conjure up superb meals, informed guides make your safari experience completely unforgettable!
The magnificent Zambezi River is undoubtedly a bucket list destination and our team would like to share this enchanting African paradise with you.
Our Accommodation
At Mvuu Lodge we live close to nature. Our luxury tented camps, self catering and bush camp accommodation is situated in a secluded location deep within the game rich Chiawa area, next to the Zambezi National Park and opposite the world heritage site of Mana Pools.
Choose between the 10 luxury stone Bemba cottages and safari tents or for self-catering the en-suite Tonga chalets which are equally comfortable and have one family unit, as well as our famous campsites. Alternatively enjoy a luxurious stay at our elegant flagship tent, Shaka Deluxe, which is tucked away from the main camp and, with its lounge area, a king size bed and two single beds, is equally ideal for a family of four or for a secluded couples retreat.
Activities
Game drives, fishing, canoeing and river cruises. Mvuu has a variety of activities for the whole family. Indigenous bush surrounds our lodge, wildlife roam freely through the camp and the almost un-spoilt, abundant river offers phenomenal game fishing, with trophy, catch and release Tiger fishing being our specialty. Alternatively relax in our swimming pool area.
Dining
Our thatched restaurant and bar, with its stunning deck that extends over the banks of the Zambezi River, is the perfect spot for absorbing those breathtaking sunsets whilst sipping a sundowner, dining out under a canopy of brightly lit stars whilst the evening fire and sounds of the bush fill the background, or for having your early morning coffee whilst the dramatic dawn announces the new day in true African splendour. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on a set menu basis, and the bar is open from 10.00 till 22:00.
If you are camping or on a self-catering package, you are more than welcome to join us at the bar or restaurant for a meal or two if you are not in the mood for cooking. Please book these meals in advance with your accommodation, so that the kitchen can plan ahead in terms of supplies.
Sibuya Game Reserve
After arriving at the reception of our breathtakingly beautiful and malaria-free Sibuya Game Reserve in Kenton-on-Sea, you embark on a 45 minute boat cruise along the Kariega River. Sibuya is one of the country’s most unique safari destinations. From its reception near the ocean, it is unique in that it has more navigable river than any other game reserve in South Africa. Consequently, with nearly 400 different species, as a birding destination it is hard to beat. It is also a sanctuary to an abundance of diverse wildlife from elephants to otters, and almost everything in between, including the Big Five, which guarantees you fantastic game-viewing experiences.
Our Accommodation
We offer accommodation in two luxury tented camps as well as superb cuisine. On arrival at either the Forest Camp or River Camp, you will settle first into your luxury en-suite tent on a raised wooden deck, and then proceed to a scrumptious buffet-style lunch. With just four tents at River Camp or eight luxury tents at Forest Camp, our guests are ensured of a secluded and personalised stay.
Almost exclusively run on solar power, both camps do not make allowance for Wi-Fi, air conditioning, fans, hairdryers and the like. Guests are invited to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life without these modern conveniences. We highly recommend if you require these extra features choose rather to stay at our secluded and luxurious bush lodge which has grid electricity and caters to these needs.
Guests staying at our luxury, thatched bush ldge, lying in a pristine valley just outside the main reserve, enjoy a short transfer with their guide in a game drive vehicle from the river to their lodge where a delicious buffet-style lunch awaits. As the bush lodge has only five suites, you will be spoilt by the professional and friendly, ensuring a memorable stay.
Activities
Sibuya’s extremely knowledgeable and professional guides share their passion on personalised and informative game drives, a variety of relaxing or exciting activities and exclusive boat trips. Relax afterwards by the pool or in a hammock.
Volunteering
As part of a gap year, a sabbatical or eco travelling, the Sibuya Wilderness Experience offers volunteers the unique and exciting opportunity to get behind the scenes and involved with the conservation efforts of Sibuya Game Reserve. This is the perfect eco volunteer program for you, if you are looking for a meaningful travel opportunity abroad that puts your passion for nature, environment and wildlife to good use, trying to make a difference.
Sundays River Mouth Guest House
Welcome to this “AA Superior Rated Accommodation” in Colchester and self-catering guesthouse, situated on the banks of the Sundays River Mouth in this sleepy holiday village within the Greater Addo Elephant Park area.
With the holiday house located approximately halfway between Cape Town and Durban, it is ideally suited for weary travellers wanting to break their journey as well as those wanting to break away from the city rush and spend some time enjoying the activities the village has to offer.
Our Accommodation
Come relax in this fully equipped, upper-deck structure house for self-catering, which can can accommodate up to six guests and consists of two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a double-sized open plan lounge, dining room and a fully equipped open plan kitchen as well as an indoor and outdoor wooden deck.
Location & Activities
This beautiful holiday house is perfectly positioned for visiting the Addo Elephant National Park, as the southern entrance is only 4 km away. Enjoy activities like water sports, fishing, horse riding, quad bike adventures, walks on the 38km of deserted beaches and swimming in one of South Africa’s largest tidal rivers.
Thonga Beach Lodge
Our luxury, child-friendly Thonga Beach Lodge offers absolute serenity within wave breaking distance from the sandy beach at Mabibi Bay which lies 5 km from Lake Sibaya within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park and is adjacent to South Africa's only tropical dive site. South Africa's most pristine wilderness beach lodge awaits you at the azure shores of this wetland. Surrounded by such natural beauty stirs something special within your soul, igniting a spirit of adventure and leaving you with a lasting impression.
Our Accommodation
Situated deep in this wilderness lies South Africa's premier beach destination and our 24-bed luxury lodge, where nature is our sanctuary and our purpose is to preserve it. Our 12 eco-sensitive rooms are positioned to create minimal environmental impact and afford maximum privacy. They offer ocean or forest views, with the deluxe ocean view rooms sporting private plunge pools.
Activities
Enjoy close encounters with nature at its best. We offer our guests an authentic array of exciting experiences and activities, with something for every adventurer, nature lover and max-relaxer. Enjoy activities such as turtle tracking (when available), snorkeling, kayaking, the open ocean boat experience, the cultural Tsonga village tour and guided forest walks.
Wellness
Our range of spa treatments will make your stay with us all the more special and relaxing. We offer facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, hot stone therapy and reflexology. Inspired by the energy of the sea, our treatments are designed to help you de-stress and reawaken your senses.
Tongole Wilderness Lodge
Tongole Wilderness Lodge is situated in the heart of Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve and offers spacious, luxurious suites for discerning travellers. All rooms feature a shower and a large hand-built sunken bath which can double as a plunge-pool with a view during the day.
The reserve is home to a vast array of bird species and mammals such as elephants, lions, hippos and monkeys.
About Our Lodge
Tongole Wilderness Lodge is an exciting new eco-tourism venture deep within the pristine woodlands of the Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve. Our vision was to create a stunning luxury wilderness lodge with first-class accommodation, food, service and safari activities that will delight our guests. The long-term aim is to benefit the local communities and the conservation of the abundant wildlife through sustainable tourism. The lodge has created significant training and employment opportunities in a deprived part of the country and with it has brought hope and pride in the area.
Built with a vision of sustainability, the luxury safari lodge is fully eco-friendly. Both electricity and hot water are produced by solar energy.
At Tongole we pride ourselves on our friendly and personal service. Our professional team include trained chefs, knowledgeable safari guides and experienced game scouts. You’ll be greeted with a smile and every request will be enthusiastically attended to.
