Our top itineraries for your 2026 safari

If you’re looking for a safari that offers a wide range of landscapes, experiences and the very best wildlife sightings, consider our 12-night journey through Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. This itinerary begins in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, where expansive, wildlife-rich plains set the stage for thrilling game drives. Here you also get to spend a truly magical night alfresco near a waterhole. From here, cross the Zambezi River into Zambia and witness the majesty of the Victoria Falls, enjoying a guided tour of this natural wonder. Then continue your journey into Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta, exploring its waterways from two distinctive camps on mokoro excursions, boating safaris, and more game drives. Along the way, unwind at Wilderness Mombo’s new Sanctuary spa and wellness centre, with opportunities to relax in the sauna or meditation pod after a day in the bush. It’s a chance to explore three of Southern Africa’s most iconic regions while enjoying unique experiences that go beyond the traditional safari.

This 12-night safari through East Africa brings together two of the continent’s most extraordinary wildlife migrations, on land and at sea. Begin in the Serengeti and Masai Mara, where you’ll experience the wildebeest migration from camps that offer a chance to see the spectacle – but also avoid the crowds, for a much more in-depth experience of these famed wildlife destinations. Go on expertly guided game drives, walking safaris and even a hot air balloon flight for a bird’s-eye view of the action below. From here, the journey shifts to the Indian Ocean, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to dive or snorkel among gentle whale sharks as they move along their migratory route. The adventure ends on the idyllic shores of Fanjove Island, where turquoise waters, coral reefs and pristine beaches offer time to unwind and reflect. 

For some travellers, Africa’s waterways are the highlight of their safari. If you love the idea of drifting past frogs and birds or spotting crocodiles or elephants in a river, this 9-night river and Delta safari is perfect for you. Begin along the legendary Zambezi River at Wilderness Toka Leya, where relaxed boat cruises reveal wildlife along the banks, and a riverside retreat beckons for a lazy introduction to your holiday – all within easy reach of the Victoria Falls. From here, travel to Botswana’s Linyanti region to stay at the stately Wilderness King’s Pool, where game drives are complemented by barge excursions and catch-and-release fishing. Your journey then continues into the heart of the Okavango Delta at Wilderness Vumbura Plains, where you can venture out on a mokoro or by boat to see the wildlife from the water. Blending serenity with unforgettable sightings, this is a safari shaped by water and a deep connection to Africa’s life-giving waterways.

If you want your safari to be all about adrenaline and hands-on exploration, there’s nowhere better than Namibia. Go beyond wildlife and explore fascinating landscapes with this 9-night itinerary in the desert. Climb up, and run down, the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, experience the vast silence of the Namib Desert on the roof of your room and discover the wild, windswept Skeleton Coast on a 4x4 and flying adventure. This trip will see you experiencing the world’s oldest desert from unforgettable perspectives, including a hot air balloon flight or an e-bike adventure across the sands. Along the way, track rare desert-adapted rhinos with expert guides and gain insight into inspiring conservation efforts. Balancing exhilarating experiences with moments of stillness, it’s a remote adventure into one of the last untouched places on Earth.

With just six nights you can combine once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences with world-class hospitality at two of our newest camps in Rwanda. From tracking mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in mist-shrouded volcanic rainforest to revelling in a Big 5 safari across pristine savannah, this itinerary combines two of Rwanda’s finest and most exclusive camps. At Wilderness Bisate Reserve outside Volcanoes National Park and Magashi Peninsula in Akagera, striking design, exceptional guiding, and impeccable service take your safari experience to the next level. Add to that, indulgent treatments at the new Sanctuary spa and a grand pontoon boating safari, and the result is a considered journey that is bound to leave you in awe.

If you’re looking to enjoy Southern Africa in all its variety, this itinerary through Botswana and Cape Town blends a safari with city, culture and cuisine. Begin in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, staying at two intimate safari camps where game drives, guided walks and mokoro excursions reveal this remarkable wetland. From here, travel south, direct to Cape Town, where layered history and contemporary culture come together through visits to the infamous Robben Island, as well as Zeitz MOCAA art museum. Finally, conclude your journey in the Cape Winelands, where Franschhoek’s celebrated food scene, elegant estates and their exceptional wines invite you to slow down and savour each moment.