The Different Types of African Safari Holidays

Vehicle, river, fly-in or walking safaris

The sky's the limit when it comes to all the different ways you can see wildlife on safari, and with a Fly-in Safari you really can experience African wildlife from the sky! These unique and spectacular safari holidays enable you to visit remote and inaccessible areas and have phenomenal wildlife experiences that wouldn't otherwise be possible.

If you'd prefer to keep your feet firmly on the group, why not consider a Walking Safari to bring you closer to nature than ever before, or a Vehicle Safari for the 'classic' safari experience, giving all-round visibility and fantastic photographic opportunities?

You can even experience wildlife from the water on a River Safari, offering a peaceful way to explore from an entirely different perspective and often at a totally slower pace.

Tailor-made & group safaris

A group tour is an excellent way to experience a safari with other like-minded travellers. You'll have a knowledgeable guide who will know where and when to find the best wildlife opportunities and can help you understand their behaviours. At Wildlife Worldwide we offer an extensive range of small group safari tours in Africa to suit all budgets. Typically we restrict our tours to just eight participants to offer you the best safari experience.

If you'd prefer more flexibility on your safari holiday, you may like to consider a tailor-made safari. These can be tailored to you to suit your preferred choice of dates, accommodation and activities. Our expert team will work with you to design the ideal tailor-made wildlife holiday for you. You can choose the species and where to visit, add some relaxation or cultural highlights and we'll help put together your perfect safari itinerary.

Bird watching safaris

Africa is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 2,500 different species of birds recorded on the continent! You can see an incredible diversity of birds including slaty egrets, kori bustards, giant eagle owls and rosy-throated longclaws on our Birds & Mammals of Botswana tour, a plethora of waterbirds, Somali ostrich and Arabian bustard in Ethiopia, white-necked picathartes in Ghana on our Quest for the Picathartes and a fabulous array of endemic birds on our South Africa's Rare Mammals & Birds itinerary.

For those just starting out, try our West African Birdwatch in The Gambia for an ideal introduction to African birdwatching, or see some of Zambia's 400 species of birds at a relaxed pace with our Easy Birding in South Luangwa tour. You can also join one of Kenya's finest bird guides, Wilson ole Kasaine, on a tour of his Kenyan homeland on Kenya's Birds & Wildlife.

Photography safaris

Whether you're a professional wildlife photographer or simply want to make those magical moments last forever, a photography safari can provide the perfect combination of wildlife viewing, exceptional photography opportunities and expert tuition.

We have an array of wildlife photography trips across many African countries including chances to photograph the wildlife of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Masai Mara in Kenya or famous national parks in Zambia, photograph Victoria Falls during the golden hour on our Zimbabwe Mana Pools: Wild Dogs & Elephants Photography trip, or even take photos of South African wildlife at night with our Zimanga - Wildlife & Night Sky Photography tour.

Which African country has the best photography safari?

Each African country offers unique landscapes and wildlife, so the best African country will depend entirely on what you'd like your subject to be. If you're looking to photograph iconic wildlife and the Great Migration try a photography safari in Tanzania, for biodiversity and scenic landscapes a photography safari in Kenya could be best for you.

Migration Safari

Wildlife migrations are one of the Earth's most spectacular natural spectacles, and a migration safari gives you the chance to witness these fascinating seasonal movements of animals. A particular highlight for safari-goers is the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, along with zebras, gazelles, antelopes, elands and impalas, move from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. Find out more about what it's like to experience this incredible event in General Manager Dan Free's personal account of The Great Migration in Africa.

Primate safaris

Witness some of the planet's most intelligent and endangered animals in their natural habitat with a primate-focused safari and learn more about their fascinating human-like behaviours and threatened status. Our Gorillas & Chimps safari takes you trekking in Uganda and Rwanda's forests in search of mountain gorilla and chimpanzee where you can follow and observe them.

Africa Luxury Safari

Take your safari holidays to the next level and get the ultimate immersive wildlife experience by staying in a luxury lodge overlooking private reserves. With incredible wildlife and savannah views as well as high-end amenities, it's the perfect way to relax after a day on safari. Contact our team for recommendations and to start planning your luxury safari.

Safari & Beach Holiday

If you're considering a safari holiday but think you'll miss the feeling of sand between your toes, why not consider a twin-centre safari and beach holiday? Our South Africa & Mozambique - Safari & Beach trip combines the Sabi Sands Game Reserve with the powdery white sands and calm, azure waters of Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago so you can experience the best of both worlds. Plus, if you time it right you may even be able to enjoy a spot of whale watching!

Browse all our wildlife holidays to Africa or contact our team today to find out more. Alternatively, for more inspiration, use our holiday search tool to browse our safaris by trip type, or read our blog on the best African countries for going on safari.