Holidaymakers keen to witness animals in their natural environment will welcome the advent of Africa’s dry season.
Traditionally May to October in Southern Africa and July to October for East Africa, the Big Five and friends tend to be easier to spot during this period as they congregate around water holes while an absence of long grass improves viewing chances.
To tempt wildlife-lovers further, special offers are available on a number of safari trips from Imaginative Traveller. The prices & savings below are in pounds but when you click on the link, the price will be in your local currency.
DETAILS: Last minute deals on a selection of safari and African adventures means in a few weeks you could be travelling through the backroads of Botswana or relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar.
• Tanzania Trails – 8 days from £508pp plus $250 local payment incl. 20% discount
Covering around 15,000km², the Serengeti Plains support the largest concentration of plains animals anywhere in the world with the nearby Ngorongoro Crater offering outstanding opportunities to see a large variety of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
PRICE from £508pp land only plus $250 local payment incl. discount including accommodation (6 nights camping & 1 night hotel), most meals (7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 6 dinners), transport (safari vehicle & 4WD) and an experienced group leader. Flights available from £549pp.
DEPARTURES 11 June
• Waterfalls & Wildlife – 12 days from £540pp plus $300 local payment incl. 20% discount
Combine the best of Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa with beautiful landscapes, world class game reserves and diverse cultures. Starting at the spectacular Victoria Falls the tour then continues on to Hwange National Park and Antelope Park where travellers will have the chance to walk with lions. Heading into South Africa, the tour takes in Kruger National Park on a night time game drive, Blyde River Canyon, the largest green canyon in the world and God’s Window, offering awe-inspiring views over the Kruger Plains.
PRICE from £540pp land only plus $300 local payment incl. discount including 11 nights camping, most meals (11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners), transport (safari vehicle & 4WD) and an experienced group leader. Flights available from £819pp.
DEPARTURES 18 June
BOOK: Imaginative Traveller (0845 077 8803 / www.imaginative-traveller.com)