Africa Wildlife Trips 2024/2025

Africa’s endless wilderness, from the dunes of the Sahara desert to the Congo Basin and the vast Serengeti savannah, is home to a large variety of wildlife species. Spot the big five game animals at Maasai Mara National Reserve during a tour of Kenya, enjoy close-up wildlife encounters at Kruger National Park on a South Africa tour, scope out exotic bird and animal species in Madagascar, or go whale-watching in Mauritius. If you are into nature and wildlife, you will love our African wildlife tours.


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Amazing Botswana
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  • Anonymous
A great trip for seeing wildlife. We saw so much and pretty well everything except a cheetah. Full of amazing moments and experiences from start to finish. The Chobe River cruise is a must as is the walk in the Victoria Falls Park. Our group of 10 got on very well and made sure we moved around the ‘truck’ to share the bumps and reduced leg room seats.
A fantastic trip
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
I've now done this trip two times and both experiences were fantastic. The wildlife is exceptional - an incredible number of elephants, lions, leopards (the first time we saw 12, this time we saw three mating), wild dogs, hyenas, masses of antelope, even a serval. The list could go on. Botswana's low density tourism means that even in the major reserves you never feel surrounded by other people and most of the time the group is on its own. Both times I did the camping departure which has the inevitable discomforts of camping but repays with the extraordinary experience of being out in the bush. The camping team were fantastic and couldn't have done more to make sure we had a great time.
Incredible Adventure!
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  • Anonymous
This is my 9th Exodus tour and can honestly say it was one of the best. Wild camping in Africa is such an awesome experience - night skies, dawn and dusk safaris, animals everywhere, plus a visit to Victoria Falls. This is an incredible trip to an incredible country - you won’t be disappointed! It is well-named: if “Wildlife and Wilderness” appeals, this is a trip for you.

Africa Wildlife Tours

See a herd of elephants running during an Africa wildlife tour.
Africa has over one million species of wild animals so your tour will not disappoint.

Highlights of Africa Wildlife Tours

  • Sail to the Mauritius islands for a whale-watching adventure. The west coast is the ideal spot to watch humpback and sperm whales.
  • Tour Botswana, a lesser-visited African nation, and glide along the Okavango Delta to see amazing wildlife, ranging from birds such a the Malachite kingfisher and the saddle-billed stork to unique mammals like the African wild dog and the lechwe.
  • Travel to Tanazania’s Selous Game Reserve, which is home to over 440 bird species.
  • Meet one of our closest relatives, the chimpanzee, in Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda.
  • Head to Etosha National Park in Namibia, where you will find 113 mammals, 340 birds, and 110 reptile species

Travel Tips for Wildlife Tours in Africa

  • The best time for whale watching in Mauritius is between May and September.
  • If you are heading to Selous Game Reserve, try to go there between November and April, when most migratory birds arrive to escape the cold weather in the north.
  • Do not hesitate to ask your guide to stop the vehicle if you think you saw an animal. Always remember safari guides are there to help you get the best out of your safari experience.
  • Keep in mind that in most countries in Africa, you are expected to tip your safari guide.
  • Respect the animals you encounter during your Africa wildlife tour. Always keep a safe distance from them and avoid disturbing them.
  • Plan your African wildlife tours during sunset when most animals tend to come out in the open.

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