The Ultimate Guide to Booking a Luxury Safari

FAQs

Jun 25

Dreaming of Africa’s wild beauty? Booking a luxury safari is the ultimate adventure for discerning travelers. From private game drives to five-star lodges, a luxury safari is about more than just spotting wildlife; it’s about experiencing Africa in comfort and style. At Next Adventure, our family-owned team of experts crafts fully customized journeys, ensuring every detail is tailored to your desires. Trust us to make your safari seamless, safe, and truly unforgettable.

Here’s your comprehensive guide to booking the ultimate luxury safari and bespoke experiences in Africa’s most breathtaking wild places.

Establish Your Safari Goals and Preferences

It goes without saying that modern safaris emphasize wildlife viewing, but know exactly what wildlife you are aiming to see will help us to customize a safari that will exceed your expectations. Some highlights include The Big Five, Great Migration, primates, and birdlife.

Something else important to consider is what is your preferred safari accommodation style. There is a wide variety of safari accommodations in Africa, each offering distinct experiences and levels of comfort. The main types are safari lodges, tented camps, mobile camps, bush lodges, and private villas.

You’ll want to factor what your personal interests are beyond just the wildlife viewing. Are you someone interest in photography or are you more interested in cultural experiences in immersion? Do you want to visit conservation sites and projects or are you itching to try some gourmet cuisine? Aligning safari destinations with your personal interests will ensure that a memorable safari experience.

Choosing a Safari Destination

While each safari location offers distinct wildlife-viewing and experiences, are known for specific wildlife and natural events.

Serengeti (Tanzania): For the Great Migration and luxury lodges like Singita Sasakwa.

Masai Mara (Kenya): High-end camps such as Angama Mara, with private guides and hot air balloon safaris.

Kruger Sabi Sands (South Africa): Exclusive reserves with renowned lodges like Londolozi and Singita Ebony.

Okavango Delta (Botswana): Ultra-remote camps like Mombo and Vumbura Plains, known for privacy and wildlife density.

Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe): Combine safari with iconic sights and riverfront luxury

When to Go on Safari

June-October is peak game-viewing seasons which means this is the time considered to have the best wildlife sightings but also something to consider is that there will be premium rates for accommodations.

Shoulder season for safaris refers to the transitional months between the high and low travel seasons. These shoulder season safaris can provide excellent value and fewer crowds, with some regions offering unique experiences year-round.

Whether you decide to go on safari during peak season or shoulder season, you are going to want to book your safari well in advance. Top lodges and private camps book out 12–18 months ahead, especially for peak seasons and exclusive-use properties.