August
Similar to July, with river crossings most likely in the Mara. It is a school-holiday month, so quote early if these dates matter.
Places that fit
Masai MaraKenya's best-known reserve, continuous with the Serengeti, and the stage for the Mara River crossings.
SerengetiTanzania's great plains park, continuous with the Masai Mara, and the path of the wildebeest migration.
Chobe National ParkA northern park famous for elephants along the Chobe River and for the drier Savuti interior.
HwangeZimbabwe's largest park, a dry woodland where elephants and painted wolves visit pumped waterholes.
Kruger National ParkA vast lowveld park along the Mozambique border, with year-round wildlife viewing and an easy mix of public and private camps.
Sample safaris
Kenya reserves and coast
A Nairobi start, time in the Masai Mara, and the option to finish on the coast. Priced per person in USD.
From $4,460 per person
Northern Tanzania safari
Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, with room to add Zanzibar on a separate quote.
From $4,980 per person
Okavango and Chobe
A fly-in mix of delta water and Chobe's elephants. This is the public from-price for Botswana.
From $6,120 per person
Hwange and Mana Pools
Elephants in Hwange and a quieter stretch on the Zambezi. Victoria Falls is quoted on its own trip.
From $4,680 per person