Africa’s landscapes are among the most dramatic on Earth. A first visit can be simple, safe and unforgettable with the right guide and a well-chosen route.
Wildlife and open plains
In Tanzania, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater offer superb game viewing, and the annual wildebeest migration involves well over a million animals moving between Tanzania and Kenya’s Masai Mara. In Kenya, Amboseli National Park is famed for elephants set against the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro.
Water and desert
Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River is about 1.7 kilometres wide, and Namibia’s Sossusvlei is a sea of towering red dunes. In Morocco, a night at a camp near Merzouga lets you watch the Sahara change colour at sunrise.
Timing
The dry season, roughly June to October in East Africa, is the classic time for game viewing because animals gather near water.
Preparing well
Talk to a travel clinic about recommended vaccinations and any malaria advice, pack neutral-coloured clothing and choose a small group or private guide for a smoother experience.
Our Kenya and Tanzania journeys pair expert guides with comfortable lodges, ideal for a first safari.
