Pick your country (or countries); ASC offers safaris in 8 of the worlds best wildlife countries. East Africa includes Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda - this region is the home of the Serengeti, the Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater and the endangered gorillas. East Africa has wide open plains, Mt Kilimanjaro and a diverse range of safari styles from affordable overland group departures to the most remote and luxurious fly-in safari camps.
Southern Africa includes South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. This is a vast region of biodiversity from the red sand dunes of Namibia to the lush green waterways of Botswana's Okavango Delta. This is also the home of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, cosmopolitan Cape Town and the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. There is something for every budget here although the most remote and wild places are accessible only by light aircraft.
Finally we also offer adventures to Egypt where you can experience an ancient civilization in the midst of historical reform as well as marvel at the wonders of the pyramids, temples and hieroglyphs that have lasted thousands of years along the banks and the waters of the Nile River.
Accommodations on safari range from large hotel-style lodges to intimate tented camps that only take a handful of guests at a time. Your safari lodge or camp includes meals, some also include drinks and laundry, as well as activities. The most affordable lodging is typically in the most easily accessible area, which is also often the most crowded. The more exclusive and wild the location, the better the experience and of course the higher the price.
If you would prefer to travel with a group you will have the same guide and group participants throughout your safari. If you prefer a private adventure, you can either hire a private vehicle for an overland safari or fly from camp to camp. Unless you specifically require a private vehicle at a fly-in lodge or camp, you will share your activities with other guests at your lodge or camp. However in some places, flying is the only access to remote parks or lodges. Driving itineraries are typically group departures, while flying itineraries are usually on a private basis. Botswana, Zambia and Namibia are typically fly-in destinations, while Tanzania and Kenya have more easily accessible parks so you can choose to go by land or by air.
The shortest time we recommend for a safari is 8 days. However if you have more time, there are a myriad of spectacular destinations! Depending on where you are and the time of year, two nights is usually the minimum you will want to spend in one particular place. For example, are you traveling to Tanzania during the calving period for the Great Migration? We would plan to spend four days in the Serengeti at that time to really make the most out of your safari. We know that you have limited vacation time so we want to make sure that you use it wisely!
As mentioned above, the destination, accommodation and travel style all factor into your trip price. The prices typically include meals at the safari lodges, park fees and most/all activities. The higher end camps and lodges include drinks and some also include laundry.
Here are some basic price brackets to get you started - all prices are per person sharing per day and are 2012 average prices.
Kenya & Tanzania: From $342 per night for overland group departures in large hotel-style lodges to $638 per night for private wing safaris; both include all meals, park fees and game drives. Some high end lodges also offer special activities like horsebike riding, mountain bikes and night drives.
South Africa: Our 8 day Cape to Kruger safaris don't include the regularly schedule flights you can use to get around and the city hotels only include breakfast for $211-$547 per night. South Africa has an unbelievable range and number of lodges and hotels so this is the best place to get what you want, at the price you want, with a custom trip.
Botswana: Arguably the most wild and diverse location, you can join a luxurious group mobile safari (with en suite tents!) or stay at comfortable standard camps for $499 per night or look at $1000 a night for a fly-in safari at luxury camps in exclusive concessions and reserves. Light air where necessary is included.
Zambia: This destination offers day and night game drives, canoes, boats, walking - a diverse mix of activities in remote locations. From $614-$863 per night including light air transfers.
Namibia: Breathtakingly desolate Namibia can be tackled overland with a group for $508 per night or you can fly the vast distances from camp to camp in very small planes for around $1088 per night luxury including air for a custom trip.
Uganda and Rwanda: These countries are best known for gorilla trekking but if you have 8 days or more, Uganda is a great destination all on its own. Trips range depending on the number of people in your group but plan on about $590 per day + gorilla permits at $500 per person per day.
Egypt: Explore the Nile and ancient sites from from larger Nile cruise ships to a luxurious small boat to an intimatedahabeyya sailboat from $293-$412 per night.
If you are looking at a safari but it's missing just one thing, let us know. We can add a beach resort, a few days at the Victoria Falls or a quick trip up to Rwanda to spend some time with gorillas. Logistics for these extensions can be tricky so we'll let you know exactly what makes the most sense.
For help in making decisions on any of the above, simply give us a call and let us help you narrow down your choices to book the safari of your dreams. With extensive travel knowledge and years of experience, we will work with you to create the best possible adventure for your budget and your interests.
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