Experiences

Ilha Caldeira Mozambique

Embrace the gentle breeze of the uncharted Indian Ocean on the private Island of Ilha Caldeira Mozambique. Situated within Southern Africa, off the coast of Mozambique offering your guests a new and exciting Indian Ocean destination. Ilha Caldeira offers travellers nn ideal extension to any bush safari experience in either Southern Africa or East Africa, […]

Benguerra Island Mozambique

The second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Benguerra Island Mozambique lies 14km from the mainland. While small, just 11km long x 5.5 km wide, the island packs a lot in and was made a national park in 1971! Benguerra consists of forest, savannah, freshwater lakes, and wetland ecosystems, home to a wide diversity of […]

Going Wild in Tanzania

Dramatic savannah storms sweep in nourishment and new life, and an innate primordial urge pulls the wildebeest to the site of their origins to reproduce. The plains literally come to life for the birthing season, and we walk in search of these new beginnings; and some short-lived endings.

Kenya Laikipia County

Northern Kenya, Laikipia County is rated as one of the best safari viewing areas on the continent – with few crowds. An area the size of Wales simply filled with wildlife, gorgeous family owned and run lodges, and unique and rare species, the beautiful grevy zebra, the odd-looking gerenuk and the reticulated giraffe. Stretching out […]

Chimp Trekking

Mahale Mountains National Park is accessible all year round and is a stronghold for some of Africa’s last remaining Chimps. For many a primate experience is the most rewarding of all safari experiences, and Mahale holds the key to possibly Africa’s best chimpanzee moments. Some of Mahale’s chimp families have habituated over the many years, […]

Diving Zanzibar Island

The exotic Zanzibar archipelago lies 25km off the east coast of Tanzania and includes Unguja, Pemba and an arrangement of small, tropical island sanctuaries. The northern and eastern coasts of Unguja including beautiful and timeless beaches boast many excellent resorts, which makes Zanzibar a perfect place to conclude an East African safari, and offering some […]

Malaria Free Family Safaris

Malaria Free Family Safaris in South Africa is the only option for many families, and kiddie-friendly destinations allowing parents to relax without the stress of this nasty mosquito-borne parasitic infection is the top priority. Not to stress, as the Safari Guru team has extensive years of living the safari life with our precious little ones, […]

Lower Zambezi National Park

On the opposite bank of the mighty Zambezi to Zimbabwe, across from Mana Pools National park, Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park offers some of the most scenically diverse areas with a mountainous backdrop of the Zambian escarpment and forests of beautiful albizia trees along the banks of the Zambezi River.

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is one of the most popular parks in relatively un-touristy Zambia. The Luangwa River contains the largest concentration of hippo and crocodile in the entire world and meanders through the wide valley floor in the park, creating a system of ox-bow lagoons.

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is one of Africa’s oldest parks, and the size of Wales, it is arguably one of its best, due to its remoteness, pristine wilderness and diversity of species. Kafue is named after the Kafue River forming part of its boundary as it flows towards the mighty Zambezi and with its expansive wetlands […]

Truly unique experience. Many thanks to Allan and his team for planning such a wonderful safari at Kruger National Park. Highly recommend!

Mikaël Schinazi

2023-01-09

This was our 4th trip to Africa and by far the best ever. All the details were properly handled; we had not flight problems or delays and the service provided by Safari Guru was outstanding. I would recommend them, and have to friends and family. We will be going back to Africa with the outstanding Staff of Safari Guru.

Ann Becher Smead

2022-11-17

We recently returned from Kenya, had a fabulous safari designed by Deon de Villiers of Safari Guru. We had some wonderful sightings and the whole thing went without a single hiccup. The guides were excellent. Deon was so helpful in allowing us to reschedule several times due to COVID restrictions preventing travel. We visited Sirikoi in the Lewa Conservancy and Serian Ngare, Serian Nkorombo and Mara Plains at Masai Mara, each place offering a different experience, each special in its own way. Loved the rhinocerous at Lewa, giraffe giving birth at Ngare, hippopotamus at Nkorombo and cats at Mara Plains, and so so much more. We highly recommend Deon and the Safari Guru team.

John M

2022-10-16

We finally got to take our Kenya/Rwanda adventure with Safari Guru post pandemic. Our trip was a fantastic experience that immersed us in Africa. The holiday went as planned, everything was organised so we were gently steered from place to place, which we enjoyed as we found we weren't "travel fit" after sitting on sidelines for two years! Our lodges in Kenya were beautiful, nice and small, felt like you were part of a family, rather than a customer! Rwanda was a highlight, an amazing country with a shocking past that is moving forward beautifully. The advice from Deon to do two gorilla walks was perfect. Our first day we hiked in to mountain and when we got there the heavens opened and it didn't stop! The scouts found 6 gorillas for us to glimpse as they were hiding from rain too! We trekked down in the mud, rivers of water ending up bedraggled! It was a great experience but the next day was perfect! Beautiful blue skies, trekked up and gorillas were everywhere, sunning themselves and eating vigorously. Was awesome being so close and they couldn't care less! Would highly recommend safari Guru, they planned us a perfect holiday and are easy to contact with queries and answer promptly. Travelling on our own was great as each place we stayed, there were like travellers from around the world to socialise with. Thanks Deon and Ashley

Jackie Helliwell

I was completely blown away with the service I received from Safari Guru. We had a most marvellous holiday in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Everything went extremely well and the Wilderness team were excellent in looking after us at each of their safari camps. Well done to Deon and Ashley, Morag Cotsell

Morag Cotsell

2022-10-15

Had an amazing experience working with Deon and Safari Guru. My wife and I went into this trip thinking of it as a once in a lifetime experience. Because of our experience we have another trip in mind to bring our children so they can have the same amazing experience that we had. Thank you Deon! We look forward to seeing you again!

John A. Mertz

2022-07-27

Thanks you Deon for amazing and wonderful experience of Masai Mara. It's once in a lifetime and on top great hospitality from Safariguru right from arrival, Resort stay and well designed itinerary. I would love to bring my family again this time for Botswana, so look forward to crafted trip next

Manish Shah

Safari Guru organized us an amazing journey in Namibia for our wedding anniversary; it will be long lasting and marvelous memories for years! We also greatly appreciated the dedication and support of Safari Guru's team during these challenging times of the Covid pandemic as they had to re-arrange 2 times our trip initially planned for 2020. Thanks and kudos to Deon and all at Safari Guru!

JF Redon

2022-04-19

We had a truly magical safari in Botswana. Deon and the staff of Safari Guru will guide you to the exact places you want to go specific to your desires and budget. Highly recommend!

barbara nelson

2022-03-23

Botswana! What an incredible destination as we begin to travel again. This is a trip of a lifetime. The game drives were exhilarating, the people are friendly, the food fantastic, and the accommodations are meant to spoil you. Our trip was beautifully planned and executed by Deon De Villiers and his team at Safari Guru. They have been to every camp they recommend and tailor your safari experience to you. What else could you ask for! We will travel with them again and highly recommend Safari Guru to plan your next trip!