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Experience the thrill of a safari in Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s most remarkable wildlife reserves. Home to an incredible diversity of animals, the park offers the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, from large herds of elephants moving gracefully across the landscape to buffalo, zebras, and antelope grazing on the open plains. Keep your eyes open for predators such as lions and hyenas, as well as smaller species that add richness to the ecosystem. Birdlife is also abundant, with a variety of species filling the air with sound and colour. Every moment on safari brings something new, as the animals go about their daily rhythms of feeding, resting, and interacting, creating an unforgettable glimpse into the wild heart of Africa.

While staying in Amakhala, you will go on morning and evening game drives leaving from your lodge. You will be guided by informative, professional rangers through Amakhala Game Reserve in open Land Rovers. Here you can return to nature and explore the abundant wildlife, the diverse vegetation and the dramatic landscape of the Eastern Cape. On Amakhala Game Reserve's 18 000 acres the animals that you are likely to encounter are: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, tortoise and plenty of antelope species.

Embark on a thrilling cycling safari through Hell’s Gate National Park, where the open road invites adventure seekers to pedal alongside some of Africa's most iconic wildlife. Unlike traditional safaris, a cycling safari offers an up-close and personal experience as you ride through the park's dramatic landscapes of towering cliffs, gorges, and vast grasslands. With each turn of the pedal, you may find yourself riding alongside herds of zebras, giraffes gracefully striding by, or even spotting a family of warthogs scurrying across the path. The absence of large predators makes this a safe and exhilarating way to experience the raw beauty of Kenya’s wilderness.

You leave with your ranger for a walking safari of about 2 hours. You enjoy the scenery, the views of the lake and of course if you are lucky, the wildlife. Your guide teaches you how to recognize the different animal tracks and also the characteristic flora of the bush.

The thrill of encountering wildlife on foot is very different from that of a game drive. Here are some of the animals you may see on this walking safari: giraffes, elephants, turtles, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, hippos etc. Your ranger will take care of your safety and your French speaking guide will accompany you for translation. Enjoy !

There are numerous of private concessions surrounding the Kruger National Park, which give a more private experience compared to the sometimes crowded National Park. We are especially charmed by Maseke Game Reserve, as it is situated within a vast block of wilderness, where wildlife can roam freely from the different reserves surrounding it.

The Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park is one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering unforgettable encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic animals. Spanning rolling hills, open grasslands, dense forests, and river valleys, the park is home to the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — along with cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Visitors can experience the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring one of the oldest and most scenic game reserves in Africa. Famous for its outstanding rhino conservation efforts and rich biodiversity, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi offers a true safari adventure in the heart of Zululand.

The Maasai Mara National Park, located in southwestern Kenya, is one of Africa's most renowned wildlife reserves. Spanning over 1,500 square kilometers, it is famous for its exceptional population of big cats, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The park is also a crucial part of the Great Migration, where over one million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains annually.

Manyara Park is a small national park in Tanzania of 325 km2. It differs from other parks by the presence of a lake, Lake Manyara, but also by its forest type vegetation. There are some typical species such as the blue monkeys or several species of birds including the hornbill. We can see elephants, giraffes, many antelopes, buffalos, hippos, different types of monkeys, zebras etc. Lions, leopards and hyenas are present but very difficult to observe due to the vegetation.

Tarangire means "the river of the warthogs", this name was given by the Mbugwe tribe who used to fetch water from the river in the park. Tarangire with its 2,800km2 is relatively small compared to the Serengeti, another very well known park in the country. This makes for a pleasant safari with few roads and abundant wildlife. The characteristic landscapes of the park are swampy which allows in dry season to find the animals around the water points.

You can observe in this park all the characteristic animals of the African savannah but the stars of this park are the elephants with more than 5 200 recorded. On the flora side, one can admire many baobabs of all sizes.

A day safari in the Kruger National Park begins early in the morning, when the bush is alive with movement and the light is perfect for spotting wildlife. From your open 4x4, you might see elephants gathering at a waterhole, giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, or lions resting in the shade of acacia trees. As the day unfolds, your guide helps you interpret tracks, bird calls, and subtle signs of the bush that you’d otherwise miss. Around midday, a picnic stop in the wild offers a moment to relax before heading out again in search of new encounters. By the time you return in the late afternoon, the sights and sounds of the African wilderness leave you with memories you won’t soon forget.

A one of a kind experience: safari in Zululand! The province of KwaZulu-Natal is known for its rolling hills, filled with bright green fever trees. In the valleys you can find rivers meandering through the rural areas. This scenery is even more spectacular within the boundaries of the game reserves, where you can spot the Big 5 while on gamedrive.

Serengeti means "endless plains". The park covers almost 15 000km2. It is characterized by desert savannah landscapes over several kilometers that seem endless. For this reason, the observation of the cats is particularly suitable. Many lions are present in the park, which guarantees a 100% chance to observe the king of the savannah. Some even got into the habit of climbing trees to take a nap. Leopards and cheetahs are also regularly seen. The luckiest ones will witness the scenes of a shrine.

Although the cats are the stars of the Serengeti, other animals such as jackals, hyenas, ostriches, hundreds of gazelles of various types, families of elephants and many hippos are also seen. The ponds are filled with hippos and crocodiles.