The YZ Safari Trip Ideas

Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit

This is the perfect introduction to Tanzania. Featuring the Northern Circuit, this safari includes popular highlights and hidden gems found along the famous route. It starts in the remote Tarangire National Park, and you’ll also visit the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.

Tanzania’s elephant and Great Migration

Created to get you into the middle of the herds in Tarangire and the Serengeti, this wildebeest-and-elephant safari is a big-hitter for the wildlife-lover. Time your travels between July and September for classic sightings and peak weather.

Northern Tanzania and Zanzibar adventure

This 'best of both worlds' trip starts with two of Tanzania’s most famous safari areas – the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti – before continuing on to the idyllic island of Zanzibar! It’s highly recommended for couples and honeymooners.

Luxury Tanzania safari and beach

This luxury safari-and-beach holiday to Tanzania is designed to show you the country’s highlights while you enjoy some of its most sumptuous accommodation! We’ve chosen our favourite high-end lodges – so you’ll be spoilt with both wildlife sightings and tented interiors.

Tanzania’s ultimate luxury safari

It might seem a bold claim to say this is Tanzania’s ultimate luxury safari – however, with a night sleeping next to the coffee rows of Arusha, two nights in what has to be Africa’s most ostentatious lodge perched on a crater rim, and four nights in an exceptional Singita property, we think it’s the best!

A wild northern Tanzania safari and beach

Wild and wildlife-focused, this Northern Tanzania safari with a beach add-on takes you to all the popular, must-visit destinations while avoiding the crowds. Revolving around Nomad Tanzania safari properties, this is a great introduction to the safari experience, especially for those interested in the Great Migration and the Big Five.

Authentic northern Tanzania and Zanzibar

A Tanzania safari doesn’t get any more authentic than staying in a mobile camp in the Serengeti! The focus of this adventure is the northern parks of Tanzania, where you’ll enjoy excellent classic activities, before the holiday ends on amazing Zanzibar! Guarantees of the Great Migration and Big Five viewing make this trip a very popular option.

Kenya’s hidden value

A great-value Kenya safari for anyone with a sense of adventure, this 9-night safari revolves around Laikipia and the Maasai Mara – both excellent wilderness areas that pack a punch in terms of activities, wildlife sightings, and adventurous accommodation.

Kenya’s playground and Big 5 viewing

To many, Kenya is one great playground thanks to its mind-boggling number of activities to enjoy. Here, we’ve kept one eye on activities and one eye on the wildlife to create this superb introduction to two of our favourite areas, Laikipia and the Maasai Mara.

As luxurious as safari in Kenya gets!

Dramatic views from floor-to-ceiling windows, art galleries in bedrooms, and your own personal butler – this really is as luxurious as safari in Kenya gets! It is a very special itinerary, offering the highest levels of luxury and service in Kenya’s Laikipia and Maasai Mara reserves.

The peaks of Kili to the Great Migration

Epic views and affordable rates – this is the very definition of a luxury safari on a budget. You’ll spend six nights on safari with views of Mount Kilimanjaro from your balcony in Amboseli and wildlife right on your doorstep in the Maasai Mara.

The highlights of Kenya

Get ready to explore Kenya’s famous safari areas! This is a YZ favourite safari, as you visit Amboseli, Lewa, and the Maasai Mara. It guarantees a wealth of wildlife, with the Great Migration moving through the Mara from July to October.

Kenya’s authentic luxury

Simply put, there are three key focal points to this safari: Chyulu Hills, the Maasai Mara, and comfort! If glass-fronted suites, deep copper bathtubs, and elephant-rich reserves are what you are after, then consider this safari that explores Kenya’s authentic luxury.

Kenya's prime game viewing areas

Calling all safari enthusiasts – this trip not only offers great game viewing and knowledgeable guides but also includes authentic bush camps and some truly stunning private reserves in Kenya. We love the intimacy and style of camps in this adventurous dive into Kenya’s prime wildlife areas.

Kenya's two most famous parks & tribes

If simple bush living appeals, then this safari to Kenya’s two most famous parks and tribes could be suited to you. With elephant, incredible wildlife, and culture being the primary focus, you’ll spend eight days exploring Samburu and the Maasai Mara.

Big 5, Great Migration and culture in Kenya

Safari chic with huge conservation projects – that’s our best way of describing the camps that are included in this all-encompassing Kenya itinerary. And the accommodation isn’t the only thing that you’ll be blown away by, as this trip throws you into the best reserves in Kenya for Big Five wildlife and the Great Migration.

Botswana on a budget

Finding value in Botswana is a hard task. However, this safari involves two of the country’s highlights – Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta! It’s a well-designed trip that uses some of Botswana’s best-value properties.

Botswana’s hidden secrets

With a stay in the Linyanti and the Okavango Delta, this trip takes you to two of the best value safari camps located in two of Botswana’s finest private reserves. There’s a long list of activities on offer as well, throwing you into the middle of the action to explore Botswana’s undiscovered tracts of wilderness.

The best of Vic Falls, Chobe and the Delta

Waterfalls and wildlife… this Vic Falls and northern Botswana combo focuses on the Zimbabwean side of ‘The Falls’ as well as Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. The safari makes for a fantastic introduction and first-time trip to the region, offering excellent value for money.

Botswana’s best-known national parks

Wonderful wildlife viewing comes as standard throughout this trip to Botswana’s best-known national parks. This 8-night safari is perfect for guests hoping to experience the highlights of Botswana, as you’ll be staying in three Desert & Delta Safaris operated properties and therefore will benefit from their long stay discount.

From the Delta to the Pans

The waterways of the Okavango Delta contrast perfectly with the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi desert. This trip showcases Botswana’s outstanding diversity while keeping you in two of YZ’s favourite camps, Shinde and San Camp.

Botswana's best all-round private reserve

This Botswana safari covers the thrilling Linyanti and the Okavango Delta! Both properties are offerings from the luxury owner Wilderness and are based in first-class private reserves. They are two of the finest camps in Botswana.

The Okavango’s best reserves

Outstanding game viewing, an elevated open-fronted camp, and a remote island hideaway – this Botswana safari is solely focused on the Okavango Delta and two stellar Wilderness camps.

Authentic camping to sheer luxury in Botswana

Chobe and Okavango – two of Botswana’s finest parks combine to create this fabulous safari. You’ll explore Chobe while staying in a mobile camp that moves every five days. Then, as the levels of luxury increase at every leg, you’ll delve into the Delta and stay in two more &Beyond properties, ending up in an exceptional private reserve.

Botswana’s ultimate luxury

This trip is as lavish and lush as northern Botswana itself! It truly epitomises luxury, using three lodges that we in the office consider some of the greatest lodges in Africa.

Cape Town and the Big 5

A trip that showcases the best of South Africa's vibrant culture and safari scenes. You’ll take in the incredible sights of the dynamic Mother City, before having the chance to spot Africa’s Big Five in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sands. Both properties we use are very well located and offer a great range of activities.

Value South Africa

Explore South Africa’s highlights on this trip to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Sabi Sands! Featuring our favourite city in Africa, the Franschhoek wine valley, and exceptional Big Five viewing, this is an epic adventure that offers incredible value for money too.

Cape and Safari Honeymoon

South Africa is a honeymooners paradise! Combine a trip to the Cape and the Kruger with luxurious properties, and you have the recipe for an epic time. What’s more, if you’ve gotten married recently, these &Beyond properties offer a stellar discount too when booked together.

Safari to Victoria Falls

Our extended South Africa Highlights itinerary focuses on the Timbavati and Sabi Sands. These two reserves are South Africa’s most iconic private reserves, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. Finally, you’ll head to Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

Ultimate South Africa Family Safari

Cape Town, Hermanus, and Madikwe combine to form the ultimate South Africa family safari! Starting in the City Bowl area of Cape Town, your family can explore everything the Cape has to offer before setting off along the coast to spot whales and enjoy ocean activities. Finally it is off to malarial-free Madikwe for your Big Five safari.

Zambia Couple Safari (6n) – Value

The South Luangwa has long been respected as the finest walking park in Africa. This excellent trip combines the game-rich Mfuwe area with one of the best-value walking experiences in the park. Expect leopard on tap and wild authenticity!

Zambia Honeymoon Safari (7n) – Value

Victoria Falls, the greatest curtain of free-falling water in the world, is a truly awesome sight. Couple that with the fact that Zambia's South Luangwa is one of the finest safari parks anywhere... and you have one superb honeymoon!

Zimbabwe Couple Safari (8n) – Value

Is this the best value couple's safari in Africa? Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Matusadona are three of Zimbabwe's major highlights. Offering unbelievably good value for a safari of this duration, this trip stakes its claim as our best value trip.

Zimbabwe Honeymoon Safari (9n) – Value

Starting in Victoria Falls, the trip continues to Hwange and Matusadona. Adventurous and activity filled, this safari honeymoon is a genuine adventure. Honeymoons in Africa seem to go hand in hand with high prices, but this trip offers great value.

Zimbabwe Family Safari (8n) – Value

Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe's Hwange is without doubt one of the best value safaris we design. Known for its sheer diversity of game, Hwange is a superb park while Victoria Falls has every activity kids could wish for – a great all-round family trip.

Uganda Safari and Mountain Gorillas (8N) - Value

This trip begins in Entebbe, the gateway city to Uganda’s most thrilling destinations. It moves on to Murchison Falls National Park and the Budongo Forest Reserve before ending spectacularly in Bwindi, home to majestic mountain gorillas!

Luxury Gorillas and Game

With approximately 60% of the remaining population, Rwanda is widely regarded as the best place to view mountain gorillas on the planet.

Lowland Gorilla Tracking in the Republic of the Congo (7N)

This trip uses three camps run by Odzala Discovery to guarantee great gorilla trekking and other thrilling adventures in and around Odzala-Kokoua National Park! It’s designed for the seasoned traveller who has already enjoyed at least two safaris.

Zimbabwe Honeymoon Safari (9n) – Classic

Starting with Victoria Falls, this Zimbabwe honeymoon includes game viewing in Hwange and Mana Pools. The lodges we have chosen are some of the best-value luxury options; a genuine adventure and the perfect start to married life!

Zambia Family Safari (8n) – Classic

Our Zambia Family Safari at this classic level features the South Luangwa National Park and the Lower Zambezi. These two amazing safari parks combine dry game viewing with the waterways of the Zambezi. One of our most popular Zambia family safaris.

Zambia Private Group Safari (8n) – Classic

Widely regarded as one of the best safaris by our experts, this private group safari includes the Luangwa Valley and the Lower Zambezi National Park. Excellent game viewing in the Luangwa meets the beauty of the Zambezi River. A truly superb safari.

Zambia Family Safari (7n) – Value

Has your family ever stayed in a crocodile's nest? This safari to Zambia includes Victoria Falls and the ‘Croc Nest’ at Flatdogs in the South Luangwa. Voted as Africa's best value property, this is top safari at a great price!

Zambia Solo Safari (7n) – Value

When you are looking for top-quality guiding, authenticity, and a great price for a solo safari then we would argue that this is one of the finest on the market. Phil Jeffery and Tyrone McKeith know Zambia's Kafue like the local pride!

Zimbabwe Family Safari (9n) – Classic

The Hide and Camp Hwange in Hwange National Park are camps with almost mythical status. These two camps sum up the sheer quality of Zimbabwe's safari in an exceptional park. Combine with Victoria Falls, and you have a superb family safari.

Zambia Couple Safari (8N) - Classic

This classic safari uses small intimate camps that showcase the best of Zambia's walking safaris and game drives! This trip is based entirely in Zambia’s fantastic South Luangwa, starting in the Mfuwe area and moving into the south.

Zambia Solo Safari (8N) - Classic

The camps used in this trip charge no single supplement, super for solos! Enjoy 8 nights in the famous South Luangwa, on game drives and walking safaris.

Zimbabwe Couple Safari (8N) - Classic

From Victoria Falls to Hwange and finally Mana Pools, this epic safari provides game viewing in Zimbabwe's very best wildlife areas. Activities include game drives, walks, boating, and star-bed sleep-outs, making for a wonderfully diverse experience!

Zambia Couple Safari Green Season (7n) - Classic

This trip takes you to two wildlife-rich areas within the superb South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy day and night game drives, walking safaris, and a boat trip between two outstanding properties!

Zambia Solo Safari Green Season (7N) - Classic

This South Luangwa safari for solo explorers takes you to two friendly camps that do not charge a single supplement. Both offer game drives and walking safaris, and you will travel between them by boat!

Zambia Private Group Safari Green Season (7N) - Classic

An outstanding group trip that brings you the best of the South Luangwa! You will stay at two classic camps, enjoying game drives and walking safaris, and travelling by boat from Mfuwe to Nsefu.

Zambia Honeymoon Safari Shoulder Season (10N) - Classic

This exciting itinerary involves Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa, and the Lower Zambezi, guaranteeing a honeymoon of a lifetime. We use luxurious properties offering a great range of activities, from watersports to bush walks!

Zambia Private Group Safari Shoulder Season (7N) - Classic

This itinerary is suitable for groups of up to eight persons, and families too! Involving the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi, it uses properties that offer a private vehicle and guide, as well as your very own chef!

Zambia Family Safari Shoulder Season (6N) - Classic

This is one of our favourite shoulder season trips for families. It starts at the spectacular Victoria Falls, and continues into the wildly exciting South Luangwa! The accommodation is excellent, and there’s a wonderful range of activities.

Zambia Family Safari Green Season (7N) - Classic

Fab for families with older children (12–16 years), this trip brings you the best of the South Luangwa during green season. Game drives, walking safaris, cultural tours… and a brilliant boat trip in between!

Zambia Solo Safari Shoulder Season (6N) - Classic

This itinerary is based in Zambia’s superb South Luangwa National Park! We use small intimate camps that do not charge a single supplement – and the safari activities they offer are first rate.

Zambia Honeymoon Safari Green Season (7N) - Classic

This itinerary is perfect for newlyweds hoping for an adventurous start to married life! Two classic camps provide superb safari activities, including a romantic boat trip along the River Luangwa, from Mfuwe to Nsefu.

South Africa's highlights

South Africa is a dream destination, with all the attractions of Cape Town, the award-winning produce of the Winelands, and superb safaris in the private reserves that border the Kruger, such as the Sabi Sands. This trip highlights the luxury on offer in South Africa!

Zambia: Vic Falls & the Luangwa (7N) – Value

Our best-value Victoria Falls and Luangwa safari combines Victoria Falls with two camps in the South Luangwa, covering the game-rich Mfuwe area and the more remote southern section of the South Luangwa to give you a diverse safari itinerary.

Namibia Highlights Guided Drive (11n) – Value

Our Namibia highlights guided drive trip focuses mainly on the country’s three most iconic regions – Sossusvlei, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park.

Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park Highlights (7n) – Value

Our introductory trip to Zimbabwe focuses on the iconic Victoria Falls and the country’s largest national park, Hwange, famous for its huge herds of elephant and diversity of wildlife.

South Africa Safari Adventure

This trip showcases the sheer diversity of South Africa’s private reserves. The combination of Timbavati and Phinda provides an incredibly diverse safari experience with contrasting landscapes. For those looking to participate in conservation activities, Phinda offers the opportunity for some hands-on conservation activities at an additional cost.

Zimbabwe Highlights (9n) – Classic

With a similar itinerary design to our ‘value’ safari, this trip takes it up a notch in terms of luxury. Game viewing is fantastic, but the step up in this itinerary focuses on the comfort of the safari.

Namibia Highlights Flying Safari (8n) – Classic

Our Classic Namibia Highlights Flying Safari focuses on the country’s three most iconic regions – Sossusvlei, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park.

Namibia Highlights Guided Drive (11n) – Classic

Our classic Namibia highlights guided drive trip focuses mainly on the country’s three most iconic regions – Sossusvlei, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park.

Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park Highlights (7n) – Classic

With a similar itinerary design to our ‘value’ safari, this trip takes you to the next level in terms of Zimbabwean hospitality and luxury.

Victoria Falls & Zambia Highlights (11N) – Classic

This classic Victoria Falls and Zambia itinerary includes all the top areas to visit in Zambia, taking in Victoria Falls, the famous Mfuwe sector, and the remote bushcamps of the South Luangwa, before ending with a stay in the Lower Zambezi.

Zambia: Vic Falls & the Luangwa (8N) – Classic

This Victoria Falls and Luangwa classic safari focuses on the Falls and two remote bush camps in the famous South Luangwa National Park. This is perfect for people looking to experience an authentic safari in Zambia.

Zimbabwe: Best of Hwange (8n) – Luxury

This trip is a similar design to our value and classic safari, but focuses on exclusivity and keeping away from the crowds.

South Africa’s Diverse Luxury

This trip is something very special indeed. Three super-sumptuous properties, in three of South Africa’s finest destinations, makes for one of the most luxurious itineraries we offer at YZ and includes city, safari, and desert landscapes.

Malaria Free Family Safari