Safari Consultants

18/02/2025

Wildlife update from the Masai Mara, Kenya 🇰🇪

Our clients John and Sophia have recently returned from their twelve day safari in the Masai Mara combining the private and . Despite more rain than expected at this time of year, their fantastic photos highlight the Mara never fails to deliver sensational game-viewing!



Kicheche Camps Offbeat Safaris Offbeat Mara Camp and Offbeat Ndoto

12/02/2025

Serene Walking Safari in Tanzania

👉 Take a look at our latest blog where Fran talks you through her recent experience of walking in Northern Tanzania. Link in Bio.
www.safari-consultants.co.uk/blog

🌿 Take a Beat. Gain Perspective. 🌿

Sometimes, all you need is a step back—to disconnect from the noise of modern life and reconnect with what truly matters.

Imagine walking through the untamed beauty of Northern Tanzania, where every footstep brings you closer to nature, to Africa, and to yourself.

A serene walking safari isn’t just about wildlife; it’s about presence, perspective, and the humbling experience of being part of something greater.

31/01/2025

🦓💚Celebrating International Zebra Day!💚🦓

Today, we champion one of nature’s most iconic striped wonders - the zebra! From their dazzling black-and-white patterns to their essential role in ecosystems, zebras are a reminder of the beauty and diversity of wildlife.

But zebras face challenges like habitat loss and poaching, particularly the most endangered Grevy’s zebra. It’s a day to especially thank all the conservation efforts helping to protect these increadible creatures and ensure wild herds continue to thrive. 👏

Like this post and share with someone who loves seeing zebras roaming across Africa’s plains.

Thanks to our clients Hugh Pile, Brian Pain and Peter Corder as well as own Michele and Joe for these extraordinary photos from their travels. ❤️🦓

14/01/2025

We always look forward to new photographic shares by the incredible .

Look at these for feeling part of the herd! Aren’t elephants the most majestic creatures? They have such a high level of emotional intellegence that is so humbling and we love it when special moments are captured so perfectly on film.

To all photographers and videographers out there, thank you for sharing your art and we’re honoured to help some of you on your journey in making it.

👍 Give us a follow for more inspiration and ideas to go on your own incredible safari.

Thanks to the amazing conservation and protection efforts across East and Southern Africa, elephant populations are looking more and more positive and, in some areas, we are now seeing elephants herds who are a little more relaxed around humans thanks to new generations with little or no memory of horrific poaching.

Whilst you can have amazing wildlife experiences in so many places, read our blog about the best places to go on safari in Africa to see elephants.

👉 https://safari-consultants.com/the-best-places-to-see-elephants-on-safari-in-africa/

03/01/2025

The year ahead is as busy as ever with new camps and lodges opening across Africa, as well as new, up-and-coming conservation areas. Here’s a peak at the developments that we think are the ones to watch….

👉 Click the link in Bio to read the blog on our website that reveals best new developments for families, luxury, authentic and exclusive safaris.

Safari-consultants.com/whats-new-in-safari-africa-for-2025

29/12/2024

Wrapping Up 2024 with wild memories!

As we close the chapter on an incredible year, we’re thrilled to share some of the breathtaking moments captured by our adventurous clients on safari. 🐾

📸 Swipe through to relive these extraordinary encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, and more—proof of the magic that happens when humans and wildlife coexist in harmony.

🌍 Thank you to everyone who journeyed with us this year—you’ve made 2024 truly unforgettable. Here’s to even more wild adventures in 2025 and beyond!

👉 Tag us in your photos on safari —we’d love to feature you!

Many thanks to all of you for sharing your fabulous photos. Credits for photography include:
Richard Barrett, John Bassindale, Ken Rasmussen, Elizabeth Lloyd-Day, Peter and Wendy Carter, Phil Holmes, Richard Gould, Ruth Aldridge, Martin Boiling, Steve Darling, Eddie and Dawn Emmerson, Brian Pain, Mike Robinson, , and The Futcher Family, Hugh Pile, and , Anders and Nora Marcussen, Sara Newell, , Abi Laven, Alan Longshaw, Bev and David Andrew, Don Dugger, Frederick Beu, Lyn Chapman, Ruth Aldridge-Bias, Peter Sturt

24/12/2024

Okavango Aerial Adventures

The Okavango Delta in northern Botswana is quite possibly one of the most beautiful environments on our planet. Teeming with iconic wildlife species, the landscape of rivers, lagoons, floodplains, permanent swamps, forested islands, open grassland and mixed woodlands is as close to the ‘Garden of Eden’ as you are likely to find, and seen from the air it is breath-taking.

Moving around this vast landscape usually require travelling by air, and this will naturally provide awe-inspiring views of the unbelievably flat terrain, with chances to see wildlife such as elephants, buffalo and giraffe as you pass overhead.

But for a really special experience, book a dedicated ‘doors off’ scenic flight with local operator Helicopter Horizons, which allows you to focus more on spotting animals and flying along the most beautiful stretches of the delta. Early morning is the best time, while animals are still active, on a recent trip to the delta I was fortunate to spot wild dogs hunting and a leopard drinking in addition to the easier to spot elephants, giraffes and buffalo!

Here are a few images from my recent trip, from the dry southern edge of the delta through to the permanent channels in the north. You can see some footage from my recent aerial adventures within a short film of my trip – One Week in the Okavango. Rob.
https://youtu.be/VABGh-JzBAk

24/12/2024

What a pleasure to spend 4 days recently on a small group educational to the wonderfully exclusive and refreshing Karangoma Camp and Kweene Trails in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. ��

You can’t go far wrong visiting the stunning Okavango Delta, but even in this most exclusive of safari destinations, both Karangoma and Kweene Trails were able to impress, offering a genuine escape into the wild, far from other tourists. The trip was expertly hosted by Chris from Wild Expeditions Africa and Simon from Beagle Expeditions, and our small group was fun and relaxed, with everyone able to appreciate the true beauty of the wilderness. We witnessed some incredible scenes and lovely wildlife moments, whether from a vehicle, on foot, in a mekoro or from a ‘doors off’ helicopter.

The sunsets were magical, the drinks were cold and conversation flowed…………while the animals moved quietly around us in this wildest of settings. Whilst Karangoma offered the comforts of a permanent tented camp, Kweene Trails was a little more adventurous in style and it was such a pleasure to experience.

Simple safari things, like having a morning cuppa around the camp fire, marvelling at the dramatic night sky and falling asleep to the melodic call of a Scops owl, all reminded me what really is so special about safari. It is an escape into nature, a journey into the wild, and a reprieve for our souls. Many thanks to Chris, Simon and all my group comrades for a wonderful few days in one of Africa’s most special places. Rob.

16/12/2024

Michele trekked with chimpanzees in the fairy-tale Mahale Mountains in Tanzania, one of the most beautiful and magical places in Africa to visit.

Taking a picturesque journey that is not for the faint hearted, you’re rewarded with a flight over the Serengeti before reaching the remote forested slopes that tumble into the turquoise waters of Lake Tanganyika.

Find out everything you need to know about trekking with chimpanzees in Michele’s blog about her once in a lifetime experience.

Comment to share your epic trekking adventures….

👉 Read the blog at safari-consultants.com/blog or link in Bio.

13/12/2024

🍷✨ **Discover the Flavours of South Africa’s Western Cape!** ✨🍴

We loved watching music legend Gary Barlow and friends take a wine tour around South Africa which is still available to stream on

From world-class vineyards to hidden foodie gems, South Africa’s Western Cape is a culinary paradise. Whether you’re craving farm-to-table feasts, ocean-fresh seafood, or indulgent desserts, we’ve teamed up with Glen Christie of (our longstanding partners on the ground and wine specialists extraordinaire) to round up the BEST restaurants to add to your foodie bucket list.

📝 Check out our latest blog for the ultimate guide to dining in the Western Cape!

👉 [Click Here to read the blog]
https://safari-consultants.com/a-culinary-journey-in-south-africa/

📍 Have a favourite spot in the Western Cape? Share your recommendations in the comments below!

18/11/2024

We love hearing from our clients when they return home, especially when they share some of their fabulous photos with us.

Here, sharing a few words and some of their epic photographs from Linda and Brian after their trip to Kenya in September.

“In summary, it was absolutely amazing - totally exceeding our expectations. Everything ran really smoothly, showing how thorough Mary from Safari Consultants had been.

Here are some of our favourite photos from the 7,500 we have!

We return to normal life with the fondest of memories of our trip. Thank you, once again, for the perfect job you did in organising everything for us.”

For inspiration Linda and Brian travelled within Kenya to and the Mara North Conservancy in the Masai Mara.

13/11/2024

🌍✈️ This November, COP29 and will both spotlight the critical global issue of climate change. The latter right here on African soil.

As stalwarts of the African travel industry, we’re excited to see these global efforts push for meaningful change—but we also ask ourselves a crucial question: Is it ethical to fly to Africa in a climate-conscious world?

In our latest blog post, we dive deep into the balance between sustainable travel and responsible tourism. We explore the actions taken by African safari lodges, airlines, and conservation efforts to minimize carbon footprints while empowering local communities.

Join us as we examine how eco-tourism can still make a positive impact. Follow the link in our Bio and also on Stories to read more and join the conversation!

24/10/2024

Highlights of Fran’s recent stay on the Busanga Plains in Kafue National Park - with some of the most relaxed lions you’ll ever see, amazing sable and roan sightings, beautiful open plains and breathtaking sunsets - the Busanga Plains are a very special place to be.

15/10/2024

After the first rainfall in the Kafue, it was a cool morning and out on a game drive with we were lucky enough to bump into two hungry lionesses and two unaware reedbuck. Our guide Israel positioned us perfectly to watch the lionesses get ready to stalk and hunt. It wasn’t a successful hunt (luckily for the reedbuck) but an amazing moment to witness. (News just in from Fran in the Kafue!)

11/10/2024

🐾 Follow Big Cats 24/7 Like a Wildlife Filmmaker 🐾

Ever dreamed of getting up close with lions, leopards, and cheetahs like the pros? 🦁📷 We’ve just posted a new blog where we dive into how you can experience the magic of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, just like in the BBC series Big Cats 24/7!

From breathtaking encounters with majestic wildlife to staying ‘s Mokolwane Lodge, this is the adventure of a lifetime. Ready to follow in the footsteps of real-life wildlife filmmakers?
👉 Check out our blog now and get all the tips to plan your own safari journey!

Link in Bio 👆👆👆

The full series of Big Cats 24/7 is available to stream

13/09/2024

We’re officially on board following the antics and adventure of team uniting in Zimbabwe for their final epic race - “One For The Road”.👏👏

Watch with us on then check out our latest blog for inspiration on your own African adventure.

05/09/2024

That feeling you are being watched…

29/08/2024

Is this the most exclusive walking destination in Africa? With pristine wilderness, superb guiding, exciting wildlife encounters, and just a couple of impeccably-run bushcamps, we think Zambia’s North Luangwa National Park is perfect for anyone looking for an immersive, raw safari adventure. Read our latest blog to find out more.

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North Luangwa: The Most Exclusive Walking Destination In Africa?