Epic Safari Combinations
If you're considering a safari but don’t know where to begin, we've curated our favorite safari combinations, offering a unique showcase of the beauty and diversity of Africa’s wild places. Whether you seek adventure, luxury, wilderness or cultural immersion, these combinations are a perfect starting point to inspire your next great adventure.
Dive into our exclusive lookbooks featuring handpicked camps that capture the essence of each destination, and let us guide you on an unforgettable journey through the continent's most breathtaking landscapes.
Botswana: Kalahari & Okavango Delta
Best for Uncrowded Pristine Wilderness
Botswana is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife. Start your adventure in the Kalahari Desert, where you can walk with the San bushmen and explore the vast salt pans.
Then, fly into the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for thrilling game drives and serene mokoro excursions through a labyrinth of waterways and palm islands.
Botswana Lookbook
Zimbabwe: Mana Pools & Hwange
Best for Active Adventures
Zimbabwe offers an exhilarating safari experience combining Mana Pools and Hwange National Parks. In Mana Pools, enjoy walking safaris and boating adventures along the Zambezi River, while Hwange is famous for large elephant herds and diverse wildlife.
Both parks provide opportunities for game drives and immersive nature experiences with exceptional guiding.
Zimbabwe Lookbook
Zambia: South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi
Best for Authentic Classic Safaris
Zambia is celebrated for its pioneering walking safaris, particularly in South Luangwa National Park, where you can track wildlife on foot with expert guides.
The Lower Zambezi offers stunning river views and excellent game viewing opportunities, making it an ideal combination for those seeking a classic safari experience full of diversity.
Zambia Lookbook
Kenya: Masai Mara & Laikipia
Best for Culture, Community and Conservation
The Masai Mara is famous for its incredible wildlife viewing with a remarkably high concentration of big cats. Follow this with Northern Kenya's conservancies on the Laikipia Plateau to engage with local communities and learn about pioneering conservation efforts.
This pairing offers rich cultural experiences with contrasting ecosystems and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Kenya Lookbook
Uganda: Kibale & Bwindi
Best for Combining Chimpanzee and Gorilla Trekking
Uganda is a unique destination where you can see both chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as well as golden monkeys!
This rare opportunity allows you to experience Africa’s most iconic primates in their natural habitats. Immerse yourself in the majestic rainforest from the comfort of a gorgeous eco-lodge.
Uganda Lookbook
South Africa: Madikwe & Sabi Sand
Best for Big 5 Luxury Lodges and Fine Dining
For those seeking luxury, South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve offers exclusive lodges with exceptional service and fine dining along with unbelievable sightings of rhino and leopard.
Madikwe Game Reserve is a conservation success story offering a unique blend of bushveld and Kalahari landscapes, hosting the Big Five and other rare species like the African wild dog and cheetah.
South Africa Lookbook
Namibia: Sossusvlei & Etosha
Best for Vast Wide Open Spaces
Discover the unique beauty of Namibia, from the anceint landscapes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich Etosha pans. Namibia offers a perfect blend of safari experiences and breathtaking scenery.
Climb towering sand dunes, spot desert-adapted elephants, and stargaze in Africa’s only International Dark Sky Reserve.
Namibia Lookbook
Tanzania: Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Best for The Safari Bucket List
Tanzania boasts iconic destinations that are must-visits on any bucket list. Ngorongoro Crater (often called "Africa's Eden") with over 25,000 animals living on the floor of a massive caldera, including lions, elephants, rhinos and impressive herds of herbivores.
And, of course, Serengeti National Park known globally as home to one of nature’s greatest spectacles—the endlessly fascinating Great Migration of a million wildebeest and zebra.
Tanzania Lookbook
Rwanda: Volcanoes & Akagera
Best for Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Biodiversity
Rwanda's remarkable story of renewal is evident in its thriving national parks. Volcanoes, once threatened by poaching and habitat loss, now stands as a beacon of conservation success with a growing population of mountain gorillas and stunning rainforest lodges.
Alongside Akagera which offers an extraordinary mix of ecosystems and rich Big 5 wildlife viewing, this is an unforgettable combination.
Rwanda Lookbook
Ready yet?
Whether you're seeking luxury lodges or authentic wilderness experiences, these combinations promise an extraordinary journey filled with breathtaking sights, thrilling encounters, and lasting memories.
Remember, the key to an unforgettable safari is narrowing the options and creating a thoughtful, efficient itinerary. So pack your binoculars, grab your camera, and let Next Adventure start planning your journey of a lifetime to Africa's most spectacular wild places!
