The Samburu tribe live north of the equator in the fascinating Country of Northern Kenya. They are closely related to the Maasai tribe, and speak their own dialect of the Maa language.

The Samburu, just like the Maasai, are semi-nomadic people, only the Samburu are still very traditional and have not parted with old customs as compared to the Maasai. They are known for their traditionalist lifestyle, which includes Religious beliefs, Rituals, and Tribal clothing, all largely unchanged by Western influences.

The traditional dress of the Samburu tribe is a striking red cloth, wrapped like a skirt, and a white sash. This is adorned with many colourful beaded earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Each piece of jewellery worn by the woman, represents the status of the wearer within the tribe.

Meet up with Nilotic people of Central North Kenya and be greeted by singing and dancing from the woman clad in their traditional attire. Dancing is a significant part of the Samburu culture. Their dancing is similar to that of the Maasai people, and with the vibrancy of their singing and the bright colours of their traditional costumes, you will be immersed into the ways of this colourful community.

The Hadza are the true hunters and gatherers of East Africa. They grow no food, have no livestock and live without any rules, a lifestyle that has changed very little over the time span of over ten thousand years. With the modern era that we find ourselves living in, they are one of the very few tribes that have survived against all odds. The Hadzabe of Tanzania are a remarkable example of living history, reminders of how humanity is thought to have lived from as far back as 2 million years ago.

Marvel in a truly fascinating experience with these gregarious people, whilst setting out on a hunt with the Hadzabe you will be able to observe how they stalk their prey, using bows with position tipped arrows. Enjoy the fascinating experience of how they interact with the Honeyguide bird to find a beehive in order to forage for fresh honey. You will also learn how to forage for wild fruits and tubers as well as medicinal plants.

The Hadza tribe are care-free with no stresses or worries, their thoughts are not about anything else except the present moment. They remain free from the modern world and live well within the bounty of nature.

One of the best ways to enjoy Africa is to meet its people. With more than a thousand ethnic groups Africa is a melting pot of cultures.

The Maasai people are identified by their colourful red ‘shukas’, impressive jewellery, elongated ear lobes, and the ‘adumu’ jumping. Tall and elegant, their singing is an important part of the culture, as is the famous jumping dance ‘adumu’. The higher you jump, the higher will be within your warrior status.

Meeting Maasai people is a cultural highlight of any safari. From village visits to a stay at a Maasai run camp, there are plenty of ways to get close to these custodians of the landscape, learning about their traditional practices and tapping into their deep understanding of the landscape and wildlife around them.

The Bushmen, also known as the San People, are the indigenous people of Southern Africa. Largely hunter-gatherers, their territory spans several nations and they have called the region home for tens of thousands of years.

They are amongst the oldest cultures on earth, and are thought to be descended from the first inhabitants of what is now Botswana and South Africa. The historical presence of the San in Botswana is particularly evident in northern Botswana’s Tsodilo Hills region. San were traditionally semi-nomadic, moving seasonally within certain defined areas based on the availability of resources such as water, edible plants and wildlife.

Their ancient rock paintings and carvings, which are collectively called rock art, are found in caves and on rock shelters. The artwork depicts non-human beings, hunters, and half-human half-animal hybrids. The half-human hybrids are believed to be medicine men or healers involved in a healing dance.

An experience with the Bushmen is truly a learning and humbling experience. Let the San people show you their way of life, how they track animals, how they build their huts, and learn their fascinating language, where every tongue click means something different.

A Fly Camp means sleeping out in the bush, under the magical African skies. The camp has minimal facilities, set up beautifully with great food, a bucket shower and all the basic comforts that you will need for this unforgettable overnight experience.

A back-to-basics camp does not mean a lack of comfort. We have kept a few luxuries, so whilst you drift off to sleep, you can comfortably be hugged by soft duvets and down pillows. Dining is generous and wholesome, served with a cold beer or a cool glass of wine around the campfire.

Whilst you capture the moment, one can be immersed in the sounds of the African Savanna at night and appreciate the vast African skies and the majestic Milky Way. The campfire is the focal point of the fly camp, this is where we eat our meals, socialize and engage in entertaining discussions.

This experience will take you deep into the wilderness for a night or two. During your time at the Fly Camp, we conduct most of our activities on foot, allowing us to experience the bush on an interactive level rather than merely just observing from a distance.

The morning sun bathes the country side in a golden light, and the African bush slowly starts erupting with life, as the birds welcome the new day. The camp team is up early, a coffee kettle brewing over the camp’s fire, smiling faces welcome you as you gather around the dining area.

Wilderness Camping allows one to enjoy the basic comforts of camping and more. It isn’t about luxury, it’s about as authentic an experience as one can imagine. Designed to allow access to the most remote reaches of the bush, paving the way for an optimal and total wilderness experience.

Rising with the smell of freshly brewed coffee that your tent attendant has left on your veranda, the golden morning light paints the savannah as you lazily take in the majestic beauty and sound of the bush that surround you.

Luxury camping is a real out of Africa experience, designed to strike a balance between being light and mobile enough to reach the best and most secluded wildlife locations, whilst providing everything discerning travellers might expect. This is true “bush elegance”, and it doesn’t get much better than this.

Embarking on a canoe safari is one of the most exciting journeys possible in the African bush. Being in a canoe opens you up to the ultimate wilderness, and a new way of seeing the wildlife. This popular activity allows you to get out of the vehicle, stretch, get physical and paddle at your own pace. With professional guidance, you get to experience the beauty of Africa and its Wildlife at water level. Whilst paddling downstream witness from the river bank species coming down to drink, bath or swim in the channels. Marvel at the amazingly diverse eco-system, and relish the moment, as you sit back in your comfortable canoe, and let the river do the talking.

If you were ever in search of something completely different, a Mobile Boating Safari will take you all the way! Based on the same principal as regular Land Mobile Safaris, the only difference being, the use of boats as opposed to vehicles.

The best way to truly explore the incredible landscape of the Okavango Delta is to get out onto its waterways by means of a motor boat. As you cruise along the streams the sights and sounds one encounters is an unmatched thrill of pristine wildlife with a sense of adventure. Spectacular opportunities are found in abundance for a wealth of amazing bird sightings, as well as Hippos, Elephants, Buffalo, Lechwe, Giraffe and many more large mammals that call this area home. The beautiful fauna along the way sets a spectacular eye watering landscape which is second to none.

Whether you are a keen photographer, slightly adventurous at heart, or just wanting to appreciate a pristine and remote wilderness, the Trans- Okavango boating expedition will give you a uniquely unforgettable experience.

Although most safaris are done on land, the large bodies of water in the African Bushveld allow you to witness the very arteries of life flowing through the great lands. A water boat excursion provides a pleasant and refreshing complement, whether on a river or a lake. Viewing Africa by venturing out on a boat will give you a unique and extraordinarily perspective as you get closer to various species of wildlife. The waters draw an abundance of different animals to its well, as life along the river, teems with abundant wildlife at its banks.

PFor those in search of an unusual, unique and intimate type of safari, a Houseboat offers an excellent alternative to land based lodges and game driving, adding a couple of nights on the water will enhance your experience and take it a step further. Staying in a Houseboat is one of the most vivid and tranquil ways to experience Africa’s game-rich landscapes and waterways. Whether it be on the Chobe River in Botswana, or at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, a Houseboat offers you the opportunity to just sit back, relax and watch as the wildlife come to you, while you float away underneath the glow of the African sun. A Houseboat allows you to explore places which are otherwise inaccessible, and gives you the advantage to observe wildlife in complete privacy.

There is no experience more connected than a trip on the iconic symbol of the Okavango Delta, the Mokoro boat.

The experience allows you to sit back and relax as you journey through a maze of clear channels and opaque lagoons. Propelled with a Ngashi pole by a trained guide, these traditionally hand carved boats allow you the freedom to glide through the wilds. The Mokoro allows you to sit mere centimeters above the water as you silently pass by credulous wildlife. The silence of this wilderness area actually hums with many sounds, from the chorus of insects and frogs to bird calls and the breeze rustling through the reeds.

Lemur encounters are as varied and unique as their island home. Lemurs are a charismatic group of primates, represented by at least 100 species, all of which are endemic to the island.

Meet the cheeky lemurs in their natural habitat, whilst they leap through the forest with their beautiful striking coats, soft round orange eyes and delicate fingers. These heart-warming primates display interesting behavior, ranging from the Indri species which sing like a whale, to the Sifaka species who sashay across the sand like a ballet dancer.

Lemurs are oddly humanlike, which is no coincidence, as they too are primates, just like us. Whilst they are not as closely related to humans as Chimpanzees and other Ape species, they are still regarded as family.

The endangered Golden monkey is found solely in the montane forests of the volcanic Virunga mountain chain. These fast-moving monkeys live in large social troops of up to 100 individuals and were the target of a long term habituation effort. Trekking into the bamboo forests to witness their hilarious antics, at close quarters, as as they swing through the bamboo or chase each other in circles all around you.

With their shiny reddish-gold coats they are a strikingly beautiful primate and spending a morning amongst the troop, enjoying their antics is a great addition to trekking the mountain gorillas.

Chimpanzee encounters provide you with an intimate peek into the daily struggles, delights, follies and quirks of our closest relatives. Whilst viewing the Chimps, you will recognize customs and behavior very much like our own. These encounters are a unique experience, filled with marvel, curiosity, emotion and excitement.

Chimpanzees are constantly on the move. When heard from afar, their hooting and shrieking transform the forest into an eerie place. Once you are among the troop, their blend of tenderness, camaraderie and taste for social drama, is so instinctively recognizable and relatable, that it draws you into a wildlife experience like no other.

Chimps are far more active than the Gorillas, constantly on the move, often at a high pace through the dense forest habitats. You might have to “work” towards their location, but once you find them, it is always an entertaining, fascinating and a fun experience.

To really seek and appreciate the vastness and beauty of Africa, a scenic flight is highly recommended. Since its invention, the plane has been a popular means of transport in Africa. When thinking of Karen Blixen and the movie ‘Out of Africa’, the very image of the mythical bush plane is inseparable from this continent and the safari.

Whether it is to admire the vast deserts and savanna, or tour the mighty Kilimanjaro, the panoramic flight by bush plane is a must for a safari experience in Africa.

A helicopter safari brings you to the most remote and wild landscapes, it reveals the incredible history, geology and beauty of Africa. There is no other means of transport that can showcase so much beauty in such a short time.

From rolling Savanna plains, the desert deltas and incredible coastlines to lush green wetlands and gushing rivers, the African landscape is always remarkable and ever-changing. Helicopter flights not only offer wonderful visibility from the air, but also allow you to land in very remote and inaccessible places.

Photographic hides are game changers, they offer you the opportunity to observe wildlife with unrivalled proximity at eye level.

The hides are strategically placed, safely built and exist in many forms. Be it bunker buried and outcropping only at the ground or water level, a raised hut or just a log pile… They have one theme in common, to guarantee an unforgettable experience!

Spending time in a hide lets you observe without being observed and with a little patience the results amount to incredible sightings. Stand a foot away from a Hippo’s tail or an Elephant’s trunk! This is the ultimate photographic dream of close up, one of a kind images.

Possibly the most loveable creatures in the whole of Africa, and representing Timon from the Lion king, the Meerkats will regard you as a friend, and if lucky enough, may even climb over for a better view point.

Most Meerkats live in underground burrows in large groups of up to 40 individuals, called a gang or a mob. They are an extremely amazing and clever, weasel-like animal that is a member of the Mongoose family.

Meerkat mobs spend a lot of their time grooming and playing together to keep the family as a tight unit. This community existence helps the Meerkats survive.
Spending time with the Meerkats will get you face to face and up close with nature.

A night game drive is getting to experience a completely new and exciting view of Africa. This is the time of day nocturnal animals come to life, a time where the skies light up in a bewildering array of magical galaxies. It is also the time when a soothing quietness settles in the bush for just a moment and then, the dazzling sounds of the night take over.

You may get to view, Porcupines, Civet Cats, and the rare Aardvark. If luck is on your side, you might get to view Lions preparing for their evening hunt and setting off into the bush for a kill. A Leopard might be spotted on a nearby tree or Bushbabies taking a leap from branch to branch through the canopies, whilst elephants trudge silently through the moonlight.

An unforgettable Elephant Encounter awaits in Africa, as you fall in love with these gentle giants of the continent.
An Elephant Encounter is an incredibly intimate interaction, you will be left in awe as you walk side by side with the elephants, and you witness first hand, their intelligent and compassionate nature whilst blending in the elegance of their surroundings.
Feel, touch and awaken your senses as you interact with one of nature’s most majestic creatures.
During your experience you will learn about each Elephant’s own temperament, personality and character, from up close, you will be able to observe their immense physical features and impressive abilities.

There is no better way to experience Africa and to savour its wildlife population than on horseback. The inaccessible path of the vehicles, are horses most natural means to explore. With the absence of the sound of the vehicle’s motor they allow closer contact and an un-intrusive approach for your wildlife experience.

As faithful companions of mankind in its exploration of the world for millennia, horses still remain today a reliable and fun way to explore the vast African wilderness.

The pace can vary, from cantering alongside wildebeest and giraffe while watching the sunset, to a quiet trot through a herd grazing. In an ever-changing landscape, the experience on horseback will be moments to cherish for a lifetime.

Experience Africa from a birds-eye-view on board a soaring hot-air balloon. Waking up before the crack of dawn, you will climb aboard the balloon and float through the sky, watching the sunrise and the life below you slowly stir awake. From the basket, you will explore new horizons, gliding smoothly through the air with no sound but the wind whipping past you and the occasional blast of heat from the balloon’s engine.

Enjoy the jaw-dropping views of wildlife, both in large herds and scattered across the sweeping African plains, from up above. At the end of your flight, the balloon will touch down to a luxurious breakfast in the bush, where you will have the chance to sit up close amongst the wildlife you had just seen from above.