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This holiday combines the vast southern park of Selous, with the beautiful Spice Island of Zanzibar.
Combine wetland and forest with stays in Akagera and Volcanoes National Parks.
Combine beautiful Cape Town with a safari in the Kalahari at Tswalu.
A self-drive tour starting in Cape Town and continuing along the world-famous Garden Route.
A self drive of Namibia visiting Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Etosha and Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Experience the thunder of Victoria Falls before safaris in both Hwange and Mana Pools.
A luxurious trip combining a safari in Sabi Sands with a stay in the Mother City.
Enjoy a safari in Timbavati followed by a stay on the island of Mauritius.
A wonderful two centre trip combining a safari in South Africa's Kruger with the sandy white beaches of Vilanculos.
Enjoy the best of 'Bush & Beach' with this fabulous luxury holiday.
Perfect for those seeking spectacular game viewing and a conservation experience.
Superb luxury two centre fly-in safari combining some of the best properties in Kenya.
Staying in small tented camps in Hwange and Mana, and at the closest lodge to Vic Falls, this is a spectacular safari.
Combine two malaria-free game reserves in South Africa for the perfect safari getaway.
A fabulous four night safari in malaria-free Madikwe Private Game Reserve followed by Mauritius.
Safari in Majete Wildlife Reserve before relaxing on the shores of Lake Malawi.
A superb luxury bush and beach escape pairing the wonderful Ngare Serian camp in the Mara with Constance Ephelia in the Seychelles.
Wonderful luxury getaway combining the Masai Mara with the Seychelles.
This classic Northern Circuit safari combines the Ngorongoro Crater and the Northern Serengeti.
A short safari visiting the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta.
This short adventure takes you trekking to see the mountain gorillas of the forest.
A great value all inclusive fly-in holiday to Kenya combining a tented safari in the Mara with a stay on the Indian Ocean coast.
Safari in the Greater Kruger at Sabi Sands, and wine & dine in the Western Cape's Mother City.
A luxury fly-in combining Tanzania's wild Selous and the white beaches of Zanzibar.
A once-in-a-lifetime trip to track mountain gorillas in the forests of Bwindi, Uganda.
A fabulous fly-in safari including Sossusvlei, Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast.
Pure safari magic with six nights at Wilderness Camps in the Okavango.
A superb safari combining South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Explore the beautiful Luangwa Valley on foot and in vehicles.
We are a small, independent safari specialist established in 2000. We are passionate about responsible wildlife travel and have seen first-hand the benefits it can bring for both wildlife and local communities. We are committed to working with Explorers Against Extinction (registered UK charity No: 1177505) to promote the conservation of wildlife and wild spaces in Africa and beyond. As a mark of this commitment all profit generated from travel booked through this site is donated to Explorers Against Extinction. In addition, all clients travelling with us enjoy a one-year Explorer Club membership with our very best compliments.
Our extensive portfolio offers incredible choice from where you stay to how you travel. For inspiration, browse our Safari Styles.
Since we offer holidays to more than a dozen destinations in Africa, our clients naturally range in age and interests, but all share a passion for wildlife and the natural world.
Whether you're a family, honeymooners, just retired, marking a special occasion, are seeking adventure or wanting to fulfil a long-held ambition, we work with select partners to deliver exceptional Explorers Against Extinction approved wildlife holidays.
February 5, 2021
We’ve been running Real Africa for over 20 years now. It doesn’t seem possible. Lots has changed and much has remained as timeless as ever. During that time we’ve taken…
October 14, 2020
From the banks of the world’s longest river, The Nile, to face-to-face encounters with endangered mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Bwindi, Uganda packs an unforgettable punch, as I…
June 30, 2020
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April 22, 2020
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the largest waterfall in the world based on height and width, Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River at…
April 17, 2020
Trekking to see gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is high on the wish list of many people. This is a photo story of one such trek, to observe the Mucunguzi…
March 13, 2020
The team in Garamba National Park has recently collared 15 elephants. There are now 34 active GPS collars deployed in total throughout the park. These generate valuable data on the…
March 3, 2020
What does a typical day on safari look like? 5.30am Wakeup call heralds the dawn. Meet for a drink and snack as the sun rises. Morning game drive follows. 9.30am…
January 28, 2020
A new expedition style camp has opened in Nxai Pan, Botswana. The seasonal camp nestled within an island of bush willows is part of the African Bush Camp portfolio and…
January 10, 2020
In 2020 Real Africa is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In that time we’ve amassed a vast amount of knowledge and first-hand experience. We’ve also built up an extensive and reliable…
August 15, 2019
What’s the best time to go on a safari? This is undoubtedly the most asked question we receive. The answer? You can safari year-round in Africa but undeniably some places…