July
Peak wildlife month. Herds are often in the northern Serengeti and the Masai Mara, and southern right whales arrive along the Cape coast. Camps book up.
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.
Kruger National ParkA vast lowveld park along the Mozambique border, with year-round wildlife viewing and an easy mix of public and private camps.
Whale CoastThe bay towns east of Cape Town where southern right whales gather in the second half of the year.
Okavango DeltaAn inland delta of channels and islands, explored by mokoro, boat, and game drive.
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
South Africa cities and safari
Cape Town and the winelands, then a stay in the greater Kruger area. The published rate is the starting point for your quote.
From $4,120 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