Safari Holidays
The Big Five, tiger safaris and wild mornings you never forget.
Start your journeyNobody comes back from their first safari unchanged. There is something about that first dawn game drive, blanket over your knees, coffee in hand, when a lioness walks out of the long grass, that recalibrates what a holiday can be.
We plan safari holidays and wildlife trips across Africa and beyond: Big Five safaris in South Africa's great reserves, the migration rivers of Kenya and Tanzania, Botswana's waterways, Namibia's dunes, and tiger safari tours through India's national parks. Family safaris with children welcome, honeymoon safaris dripping with romance, and solo-friendly camps where the dinner table does the introductions.
Safari is also the holiday where expert planning matters most. The right park in the wrong month is an empty park; the right lodge with the wrong logistics is a beautiful place you spend half your trip reaching. We handle the seasons, the light aircraft transfers, the park-and-beach combinations and the hundred small details, so all you have to do is watch the grass move.
If you are combining your safari with a wedding ring, our honeymoon safaris page is written just for you. And for the deep dives, our journal covers luxury African safaris and South African safaris in proper detail.
For Inspiration
Every safari is different in rhythm and scenery. Here are three we return to again and again.
Kruger and Sabi Sand
The classic first safari: superb lodges, superb sightings.
Kenya and Tanzania
The Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the greatest wildlife show on earth.
Ranthambore and beyond
Not all safaris are African: track tigers through ancient forts and forests.
Your Questions
It depends where. Southern Africa is at its best in the dry months from May to October, when animals gather at water. East Africa peaks around the great migration river crossings from July to October. India’s tiger parks shine from October to April. Tell us your dates and we will point the compass accordingly.
A good safari is one of the greatest family holidays there is. Many lodges welcome children with dedicated young ranger programmes, and South Africa’s malaria-free reserves are perfect with younger kids. Some camps have minimum ages, so family safari planning is very much our department.
Usually more than people expect: accommodation, all meals, twice-daily game drives with expert guides, and often drinks and laundry too. All inclusive safari packages make budgeting straightforward, and we will be clear about exactly what is covered before you book.
Only if you want to. Safari today spans everything from authentic tented camps to lodges with private plunge pools and wine cellars. Wildlife by day, thread counts by night is a perfectly legitimate combination.
How It Works
At Transcend Travel, we create an experience, not just a holiday. Years of crafting bespoke trips means we know exactly what questions to ask.
Have a think about the type of holiday and experience you're looking for, and where in the world you'd love to travel.
Get on a call with us so we can talk through your wish-list and ask the questions that help us understand your needs.
Leave us to work our magic. We'll do all the hard work to create a bespoke holiday tailored perfectly just for you.
Get in Touch
Tell us your dream sighting and your travel dates, and we'll match you to the right park, lodge and season.
