Absolute Zambia Safaris
Based in Chipata, our owner-managed tour operator, Absolute Zambia Safaris, specializes in bespoke and private guided tours and safaris in Zambia and travels in Southern Africa, including Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, also off the beaten track.
We have founded the company after extensive travels throughout our beautiful country Zambia and grew our passion for Zambia and Africa through multiple visits from various African countries, and would like to share our passion and experience with you.
Our knowledgeable and well experienced team plans and designs a dream safari for you, ranging from a family bush and beach holiday in Malawi, an exclusive fly-in safari for a honeymoon in Botswana or cultural tours in Zambia to canoe safari adventures, self-drive camping safaris in Zimbabwe or Namibia and private, guided photographic safaris, to name a few.
We are your fully independent and self-sufficient agent during the planning and execution of your custom safari trip in Zambia and beyond. That is why we do not direct you to a particular place. We cater to a wide range of tastes and our main aim is to create a safari that meets your needs while staying within your budget and interests.
Africa Nature Photography and Safaris
Jambo! We are Africa Nature Photography and Safaris, your travel experts who craft unforgettable adventures and private safaris in Tanzania. We invite you, your family and all your friends to come and explore the wilderness areas of this beautiful country, its abundant wildlife as well as the warm hospitality of Tanzanian people, and make wonderful memories to cherish forever.
All our safari programs can be customized based around you, your interests, travel preferences, budget and time frame. We pride ourselves in designing safari itineraries matching the movement of the animals in the destinations that you have chosen to travel. Our experienced photo oriented team offer the best African photo safari tours in Tanzania and our guides provide the perfect opportunity for every participant to discover, photograph and treasure the most prized and abundant wildlife areas in our beautiful east African country.
Some of Our Destinations
The Serengeti National Park - Feel the pulse of the plains as you witness millions of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the Serengeti, whilst enjoying the finest hospitality and superb crowd-free wildlife viewing. Simply one of the best safari experiences, this migration safari to Grumeti River in the western corridor of the Serengeti takes advantage of the great migration when the area is bursting with wildlife, including nomadic predators from other drier parts of the Serengeti visiting this popular area to ensure their own survival. Alternatively, join one of our exclusive Serengeti photo safari tours designed specifically for nature and photography enthusiast wishing to explore and photograph wildlife as well as the stunning scenery of one of the best destinations for wildlife photography on earth - The Serengeti National Park, and surrounds.
The Ngorongoro Crater offers some of the greatest wildlife viewing and photography opportunities to one of the world’s most astonishing and renowned natural wonders. The vastness and beautiful setting of this distinctive eco-system are truly overwhelming and the best place to visit. This wildlife safari provides one of the best opportunities in Africa to view black rhino, which tends to spend their time on the crater floor. Another big draw is the dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals and small cats. We will also visit the hippo pool near the Mandusi Swamp, Lake Magadi in the southwestern corner which is one of the main features of the crater, the Lerai forest and more.
Tarangire National Park - Only a few wildlife sanctuaries anywhere in the continent are able to offer characteristically African natural environments of the kind to be seen throughout this national park. The woodlands are dotted with gigantic baobabs trees and some of the most essential icons of Africa’s wildlife can be found easily; plenty of migratory mammals typical of the plains, big herds of elephants and buffalos as well as the big cats and mighty predators.
About Our Safaris
If you are looking for the best safaris in Tanzania, then our wide choices of safari itineraries are impossible to beat. With a great mix of stunning national parks and brilliant game viewing locations, we are sure to give you that once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We have got a great selection of extraordinary tours for you to choose from, allowing you to see a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, watching in awe as wildebeests cross the endless plains of the Serengeti during the famous migration that will leave an indelible imprint on your memory from your holiday in Tanzania.
Each one of our safari destinations offers unique opportunities to explore on a genuine African Safari. We can work with you to tailor-make the perfect safari to your liking.
Africa Travel Co.
One of Africa’s leading tour companies for African Adventure Tours. Since 1990 and with 3 operational bases in Cape Town, Nairobi and Victoria Falls, Africa Travel Co. is a completely African based adventure safari company which has operated overland adventures throughout Southern and East Africa.
We are one of the BEST established overland tour companies in Africa. This experience, combined with our professional attitude, has resulted in forming secure relationships with reputable travel agents and wholesalers worldwide who support and recommend us knowing that we offer a quality product and unbeatable service in everything we do.
Our Adventure Tours
Whether it is an overland trip, a family holiday or private safari, we offer you an African adventure tour to remember. Travelling from 2 to 56 days, we visit the highlights of Africa with guaranteed departures all year round.
We operate a fleet of specially built safari vehicles in 10 Eastern and Southern African countries, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and Uganda as well as Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. You will find lots of space for your comfort in our vehicles and their height provides excellent game viewing.
Our great value for money scheduled camping trips are accompanied by three crew members - a mechanically sound driver, enthusiastic and a knowledgeable trip leader as well as a safari chef who offers an extensive and varied bush menu.
Let us introduce you to a wide range of African adventure tours through Africa's ever-changing landscape. Most of our trips operate in both a north and a southbound direction, offering you the flexibility to fly into the most convenient departure point. If a southbound trip is fully booked you can enquire about the same trip in a northbound direction. With our frequent guaranteed departure dates there definitely is no shortage of choice of how and from where to travel with us.
Each year sees us introduce new and innovative itineraries which offer you a true African experience that benefits the local communities as well. It is important to choose a company that is based in the countries you plan to travel through. We are very “hands-on” with what is happening in and around Southern and East Africa and can provide comprehensive local back up to all our operations. We are also a registered company in five of the 10 countries we travel through.
We buy our provisions along the way as well as employ local people/operators as crew and for optional activities on the road and to operate our regional offices, thus contributing to the local economy and businesses of the countries we operate in. Travelling with a knowledgeable African crew also provides you with a true insight into the African culture and environment. We are sensitive to local cultures and our crew are on hand to advise on appropriate behaviour and dress, where relevant.
African Hartebeest Safaris
Welcome to enchanting East Africa! A region with vast holiday options, rich wildlife, captivating beaches, historical monuments and most of all the cradle-coinage of safari which suggests a plethora of destinations to explore with Nairobi-based African Hartebeest Safaris.
At African Hartebeest Safaris, we have lined up authentic experiences fit for all pocket sizes, all with a goal of delivering an experience of a lifetime.
African Hartebeest offers a wholesome and distinct insight into the wonders of Africa’s amazingly diverse landscapes, wildlife, history and cultural heritage. Our expeditions are crafted by a diverse family and team born-bred in Africa, who love the continent and care to deliver the finest tour experiences from a native perspective.
This natural advantage allows us to introduce and discern to travellers with shared interests the varied authenticity of Africa: from its people, breathtaking beauty and the power of raw life to its unforgettable sense of wilderness as well as the outback sovereignty.
African Hartebeest Safaris cares for people and the environment, and because of this, we have integrated responsible tourism in our programs, investing resources in wildlife conservation efforts, environment conservation and the wellbeing of indigenous cultural communities. We support the plastic ban campaign in Kenya, especially in the game parks.
Adventure
Our destinations include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda with many tour and safari packages available, such as Mount Kenya climbing, safaris in Tanzania, gorilla trekking in Uganda, Maasai Mara camping safaris or hiking trips to remote highlands and walking safaris as well as cultural tours in Kenya amongst others.
Or perhaps choose to indulge in unmatched tailor-made air safari packages that will leave you yearning for more and more. Designed to ensure you get value for money, these safaris will be a pure bliss and will take a minimum of 24 hours of your time. Get your sun glasses as well as your camera and be ready for this exhilarating journey with us.
Bubezi Guesthouse & Safaris
Our safari bed and breakfast is situated in the town of Hazyview. If you would like to see the big 5 in the African bush, our Bubezi Guesthouse & Safaris is the gateway to the Kruger National Park, with three entrance gates only a short drive away.
Our Accommodation
We offer you a great accommodation experience and stay with spacious en-suite rooms, Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs and , tee/coffee facilities as well as guided safari tours. Our guests are treated to a full buffet hot and cold breakfast.
Our guesthouse is overlooking the swimming pool and a small dam where many water birds can be seen from the patio in front of each room. The bar area is also on the patio overlooking the Sabie hills in the background.
For lunch and/or dinner there are many restaurants in town you can choose from or even get your meal delivered to Bubezi.
Our Activities
We pride ourselves in being one of the top safari and tour specialists in South Africa. All our tours are custom designed at your request. We tailor make the tour or safari that suits your needs and your budget. Every detail of your trip is thought of and organised for you so you don't have to worry about a thing.
We specialize in the Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Private Game Reserve areas, but also have safaris in all the other 32 national parks of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Your African safari holiday is designed to be a trip of a life time and a holiday that you will cherish forever.
Chikunto Safari Lodge
Located within the South Luangwa National Park, Chikunto Safari Lodge is less than an hour's drive from the Mfuwe gate. Flanked by rolling plains, plateaus, river banks and miombo vegetation our lodge is situated in an area of distinctive natural beauty, renowned for the density and variety of its animal and bird sightings - especially the normally-elusive leopard.
Our Accommodation
Enjoy a luxury safari experience in untouched wilderness set along the iconic Luangwa River. Our small game lodge offers 5 luxurious, raised safari tents with covered verandas as well as a thatched main area with a cosy bar and dining area.
Consider upgrading to the amazing Combination and Sleep Out & Stargazing Suite - experience a private sundowner and dinner up on the spacious elevated deck before falling asleep under the stars in the super-comfortable king size bed.
After safari activities, relax in the pool with panoramic views of the river or spend some time watching the animals in the new photographic hide overlooking the onsite waterhole.
We also offer massage treatments; stay connected with friends and family via Starlink Broadband.
For direct accommodation bookings please visit our website or click on the convenient link "Rates & Online Bookings" link in the Additional Details section.
About the Area
Zambia, especially the Luangwa Valley, is famous for its incredible walking safaris. Here, our guests discover the environment on foot, enjoying eye-opening and exciting sightings. Experts have dubbed the South Luangwa one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The concentration of game around the Luangwa River and its oxbow lagoons is among the most productive in Africa, and is frequently referred to as "The Valley of the Leopard".
The countryside in the Luangwa Valley is remarkable. The vegetation is characterized by riverine forest which is wonderfully green all year round. The South Luangwa National Park offers spectacular wildlife viewing and is recognized as one of the best parks in Africa to encounter the elusive leopard. Elephants abound and expansive herds of buffalo are often seen. The Luangwa River is home to crocodile and sizeable pods of hippo.
One of the most well-known endemic species in the Luangwa Valley is the Thorneycroft's giraffe. Their distinctive pattern consists of large, irregular shaped brown to black patches separated by white to yellow bands.
Great Explorations Namibia
Our boutique and specialized travel agency in Windhoek, Namibia, was founded by Lilly, an industry expert with two decades of experience in guiding travellers through Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls.
We pride ourselves on being a small, dynamic, focused and independent organisation. Based in Namibia, we have plenty of local advice and knowledge and are always on hand to sort out any last minute details of your Namibian holiday. Book your adventure in Africa with us.
What We Do
Our focus is on individual travellers and small groups, the overwhelming majority of whom are renting a car and self-driving around Namibia.
However, we also arrange guided safaris and fly-in safaris, book accommodation and arrange specialist tours - for example birdwatching or walking.
Our four-women team is completely independent and offers holidays that are tailored to your individual requirements, budget and interests.
We offer 24/7 backup and are close by while you are travelling. Should you feel uncertain along the way or hit a “bump along the road” you can easily contact us, and we will gladly assist you to make your trip and stay in Namibia and Botswana as enjoyable as possible with little or no interruptions.
What We Offer
Self-Drive Tours -Freedom, Flexibility, and Personalized Experiences. From 7 to 17 days, with a self-drive safari, you’re in control. Enjoy the flexibility to stop for impromptu wildlife sightings, linger at scenic viewpoints and explore off-the-beaten-path destinations. Our self-drive packages include reliable vehicles equipped for the African terrain, comprehensive support and expert advice to ensure your journey is safe, enjoyable and tailored to your preferences. Whether cruising through the Namibian landscape or venturing into neighbouring countries, you’ll have an unforgettable experience, creating your own path and memories that will last a lifetime.
Fly-In Safaris - Discover the breathtaking beauty of Namibia from an unparalleled vantage point with our fly-in safaris. These aerial adventures offer a convenient, unique and exhilarating way to explore the vast and varied landscapes of Namibia. From the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park or the Okavango Delta in Botswana, a fly-in safari provides a bird’s-eye view of some of the most remote and spectacular regions in the country. Tailored for those who seek luxury and efficiency in their travels, these safaris combine the thrill of adventure with the comfort of swift and scenic transportation.
Specialist Tours - Crafted for those who seek more than just a typical sightseeing experience. Birding enthusiasts will delight in tours planned by a travel consultant, a birding expert, offering you unrivalled knowledge and insight into Namibia’s rich avian life. For the active traveller, our hiking, walking and cycling tours are not just about physical exercise. They’re an opportunity to connect with the natural world intimately.
Guided Safaris - private guided safaris or scheduled guided safaris. Our private guided safaris are designed with your comfort and preferences in mind. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to set your schedule, spend more time at sites that interest you, and skip the ones that don’t. A private guided safari brings you closer to the natural wonders of our stunning country and offers you the opportunity to engage with local communities, understand their traditions and appreciate their way of life. This cultural immersion adds an enriching layer to your safari experience, making it more than just a vacation but a journey of discovery and connection.
Our scheduled guided safaris are group tours, designed for like-minded travellers who want to explore Namibia without the stress of driving, navigating or planning every detail. With our experienced guides at the wheel, you can sit back, relax and focus on the incredible wildlife encounters, striking desert scenery and highlights that make Namibia so unique.
Hopewell Private Game Reserve
Situated close to the Addo Elephant National Park and in South Africa’s beautiful Eastern Cape, Hopewell Private Game Reserve is easily accessible. We are a 30 minute drive from Colchester and a 50 minute road trip from Gqeberha’s airport (previously Port Elizabeth).
Our secluded Hopewell Lodge has sweeping views over the grassland and forest that typify the beauty of this diverse region. Perfectly positioned for panoramic views and designed to blend into the hilly landscape, our spacious African game lodge is perched above the elephants’ favourite watering hole, with a viewing deck which provides the ideal spot for afternoon cocktails and to enjoy our sumptuous meals.
Our Accommodation
The lodge is largely built from local stone. Furnished in contemporary safari style with a focus on comfort and relaxation, it is airy and light, with thatch to insulate against the African summer heat as well as fireplaces to ward off cooler nights in winter.
There are two comfortable lounges, a dining area for the days when weather does not permit al fresco dining, and an intimate conference room. The upstairs lounge has the lodges only television and the downstairs lounge is home to the bar.
We provide luxurious and stylish accommodation to a very limited number of guests. Connected to the lodge by a series of pathways and steps, there are four luxury suites named Buffalo, Nguni, Zebra and Rhino which are secluded in their own private patch of bush with sweeping views across the valley below. Each suite has a wide deck with an umbrella, deck chairs and sun loungers as well as plunge pools except for the Nguni Suite. The Nguni Suite though has a fabulous private bush gazebo with views over the waterhole below.
The open-plan interior of the suites flows seamlessly from a luxurious lounge to the sleeping area to the open bathroom. The rooms are light and spacious with large sliding doors that open onto the deck. The suites are not only luxurious but romantic too. Each room has a large fireplace between the bed and the large bath tub which has been placed close to the glass wall allowing for excellent views into the African bush.
Our Safaris
Thanks to our exclusivity, your guided safari is not disturbed by large groups of other game vehicles and viewers. Our proximity to the ocean also ensures that we are the only game reserve in the region to have thick grasslands interspersed with tall trees. This allows for unparalleled game viewing.
Hopewell Private Game Reserve exists on reclaimed farm land which, generations ago, was the natural environment of the Big Five and a host of other big game but was overtaken by farming. Our private Eden covers a 6600-acre reserve where the owners have made a principled conservation investment to restore and regenerate the farm land to its natural state.
On a safari today, just as 250 years ago, you are likely to encounter elephants, buffalos, hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, leopard, warthogs, various antelopes and indigenous species that have been carefully re-introduced to maintain a balanced eco-system. By visiting our Hopewell Private Game Reserve you too are helping to preserve Africa’s natural beauty.
Indigo Safaris
Creating tailor-made trips designed to make your precious spare time the holiday of a lifetime has been Indigo Safaris' passion since 2009.
Indigo Safaris has specialised in safari, diving, trekking, and tribal trips for more than a decade. Set up and run by ex-Field Guide, Adventure Traveller, and Underwater Photojournalist Christopher Bartlett, the management team is completed by Ines Moosmann, a safari specialist with more than 16 years experience garnered in Germany and London.
We provide impartial expert advice
Our Managing Director is a qualified guide and tour leader with 15 years’ experience and has led tours all over southern and eastern Africa. Combined, our small sales team of four has over 50 years Africa expertise up their sleeves, and we keep learning, spending up to six months a year on the road, checking up on current suppliers and potential new ones. We have visited the vast majority of the properties we send our clients to have been to every reserve and national park we promote, with Malawi being the notable exception (where we work with a very experienced ground handler).
We’ve got your back
Our network of contacts and suppliers is well-nurtured, and we keep a close eye on the quality and value-for-money of services provided. On the rare accessions that an issue arises, no matter how small, we know who to call. In the event of a serious problem we can be contacted anytime from early morning to late evening, though an elephant emptying your splash pool at 1AM is best referred to the lodge staff, as are mysterious nocturnal noises outside your tent.
We love the destinations we promote
We are incredibly passionate about all of the places we work with, especially our core areas of Africa and Papua New Guinea; their wildlife, their people and cultures, their histories, and their current challenges. We are a socially and environmentally conscious company. We are involved in wildlife conversation, marine conservation, human development, educational, and humanitarian projects across the continent, giving back around 30% of our net profits to a range of organisations and sponsorship programs.
Indigo Safaris
Botswana specialist Indigo Safaris has a wide range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made tours with some excellent deals, from three days to three weeks.
A small, owner-operated safari company promoting ethical tourism in southern Africa with a strong focus on conservation and giving back to communities and wildlife with two decades of Botswana travel experience, we know the best lodges and camps in each price range.
About Botswana
Botswana is a land of dramatic contrasts - from the crystal-clear waters of the Okavango Delta and its fringe areas to the large elephant herds in the Chobe National Park and the unpredictable Savute Channel, which runs dry and floods seemingly at random. Blessed with some of Africa's most beautiful subtropical wilderness reserves and an array of exceptional wildlife, Botswana is an unforgettable safari destination.
The Okavango Delta is a magical oasis - water in the desert is a truly spectacular sight. The wide, grassy floodplains are host to a magnificent range of wild animals, including the specially adapted sitatunga and lechwe antelopes. Chobe National Park is famed for having Africa's largest single concentration of elephant, while Moremi Game Reserve is renowned for its brilliant birdlife. Despite it's arid nature, Savuti's waterholes are a magnet for wildlife. The less-heralded but prolific Khwai is one of our favourite spots; the landscapes of Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans are unique, and the Central Kalahari has a wonderful sense of isolation and is splendid for discovering the lifestyle of the oldest ethnic group on the planet, the San.
Livingstone accommodation is mainly along the river, and mid-range to high-end, with an excellent selection of activities to choose from, some of which are included; canoeing upstream of the falls, sundowner river cruises, steam train dinners, walking safari in Mosi-wa-Tunya national park. For a bit of adrenaline, you can add Helicopter or microlight flights over the falls and down the gorge, whitewater rafting, bungee jumping and gorge swings, or a dip in Devil's Pool at the top of the falls in the dry season.
The main ports of entry are Lusaka and Livingstone international airport, from where you will be transferred by road or light aircraft to the individual destinations.
Indigo Safaris
East Africa specialist Indigo Safaris has a wide range of off-the-shelf and tailor-made safaris as well as beach stays with some excellent deals and discounts, from 3 days to 3 weeks.
A small, owner-operated safari company promoting ethical tourism with a strong focus on conservation and two decades of experience, we know the best accommodation in each area and price range.
About Kenya
Kenya is generally considered the birthplace of the African safari. It is majestic Africa, offering immensely diverse scenery – from the palm-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean in the East to rainforests in the West, immense fresh water lakes, desert landscapes and vast plains of savannah. All this is dominated by the Great Rift Valley which bisects the country from North to South and in the centre are the highlands, overlooked by Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountain range.
Culturally, Kenya is as diverse and home to many different ethnic groups. They range from the Swahili on the East Coast where Arabic culture has had the greatest influence in shaping Swahili traditions to the pastoralist Masai and Samburu, the El Molo fisherman along the shores of Lake Turkana and the agricultural Kikuyu of the central highlands. This Eastafrican country, however, is ultimately renowned as a premier wildlife destination and you do not have to travel far from its capital Nairobi to see wildlife here.
The world famous Maasai Mara in the South West, is a mere 4 hours’ drive and 45 minutes flight from Nairobi. It is here that the legendary annual Wildebeest migration of up to 2 million Wildebeest and Zebra arrive around August, from the Serengeti plains in neighbouring Tanzania. They stay here for a couple of months, generally until mid-October when they begin their journey south to Tanzania and fresh new grasslands after the rain has fallen.
But it is not all about the migration. Kenya, with its abundant wildlife in its many and diverse game areas offers the most memorable and spectacular wildlife encounters, from lions & leopards hunting antelope on the plains of the game rich Maasai Mara to elephants drinking at waterholes in Tsavo; Grevy's zebra, the long-necked gerenuk, Beisa oryx, the striking reticulated giraffe in the arid country of Laikipia, Samburu and Shaba; Amboseli with its picture postcard back-drop of Mount Kilimanjaro; the shimmering waters of the Rift Valley Lakes, at certain times of the year, home to millions of pink-hued flamingos and Lake Turkana with massive Nile crocodiles breeding in its waters.
The main ports of entry are Lusaka and Livingstone international airport, from where you will be transferred by road or light aircraft to the individual destinations.