Many ways to go wild
Types of safaris
Walk. Paddle. Drive. Or sleep under the stars. With Wilderness, a safari goes beyond game drives. Expert guides, hidden surprises, and unique activities reveal Africa from a multitude of perspectives.
Africa, seen differently
The safari spectrum
The safari spectrum
The wild doesn’t reveal itself all at once, every safari tells a different story and each activity has its own appeal. There’s the thrill of a walking safari. The calm of a boating excursion. Or the exhilaration of a helicopter or hot-air balloon ride. Each reveals a different aspect to the landscape, the wildlife – and yourself. Explore below to find the experience that sparks your curiosity.
Safari your way
Whether you choose to see the wild from a Star Bed at night or from a river at dawn, each view brings something new. Track wildlife on day and night game drives, glide by canoe or mokoro, trek on foot, or explore via quad bike or fatbike. Cultural encounters, conservation experiences, rhino tracking, gorilla treks, catch-and-release fishing, and star gazing add further layers to every journey.
Photographic safaris
Take your camera to a hide for an eye-to-foot view, join night drives, or point your lens heavenwards under the open skies. Explore remote areas with minimal crowds, optional private vehicles, and take advantage of guides trained in photography, giving you expert insight and exclusive opportunities to frame the wild at its best.
Walking safaris
Walking safaris reveal the wild up close. Guided by season and conditions, follow animal footprints and feel the pulse of the land in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, slowing down to track, listen, and absorb every detail. In Namibia’s deserts, nature walks let you get your boots dusty, sense the rhythm of the environment, and connect deeply with the desert landscape.
Walking Safaris
Water-based safaris
Did you know you can experience a safari on the water? Drift silently in a mokoro through Botswana’s Okavango Delta, paddle a canoe in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools, or cruise by motorboat or barge in Rwanda, Namibia and Zambia. Each of our water safari activities leaves you in harmony with nature and birdlife, while revealing a quieter side of the wild.
Water-based safari
Night safaris
When darkness falls, many of Africa’s animals awaken. At select Wilderness camps, our private concessions mean night game drives are possible. Look out for prowling predators and glowing eyes, your senses heightened as you tune in to a symphony of nocturnal sounds. Guided with care to never disturb, these drives invite you to experience the stars, scents, and mysteries of the night.
Night safari
Birding safaris
Take your camera to a hide for an eye-to-foot view, join night drives, or point your lens heavenwards under the open skies. Explore remote areas with minimal crowds, optional private vehicles, and take advantage of guides trained in photography, giving you expert insight and exclusive opportunities to frame the wild at its best.
Birding safaris
Wellness safaris
Wellness is something that’s woven into every aspect of your journey with Wilderness. Beyond massages, a gym session, yoga, or a spa treatment, it’s found in moments: a sunrise game drive, a silent walk through the bush, or a cooling dip in your plunge pool. From the stillness of the wild, to the food on your plate, our experiences offer deep restoration and meaningful connection.
Conservation safaris
Every Wilderness journey contributes to conservation and community. Go beyond the campfire to meet the people who safeguard these landscapes – from wildlife researchers to local women turning recovered snares into jewellery. Visit community farms, schools, and villages; share stories with indigenous groups; and witness how conservation is a living collaboration.
Conservation safarisPhotographic safaris
Photographic safaris
Take your camera to a hide for an eye-to-foot view, join night drives, or point your lens heavenwards under the open skies. Explore remote areas with minimal crowds, optional private vehicles, and take advantage of guides trained in photography, giving you expert insight and exclusive opportunities to frame the wild at its best.
Walking safaris
Walking safaris
Walking safaris reveal the wild up close. Guided by season and conditions, follow animal footprints and feel the pulse of the land in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, slowing down to track, listen, and absorb every detail. In Namibia’s deserts, nature walks let you get your boots dusty, sense the rhythm of the environment, and connect deeply with the desert landscape.
Walking SafarisWater-based safaris
Water-based safaris
Did you know you can experience a safari on the water? Drift silently in a mokoro through Botswana’s Okavango Delta, paddle a canoe in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools, or cruise by motorboat or barge in Rwanda, Namibia and Zambia. Each of our water safari activities leaves you in harmony with nature and birdlife, while revealing a quieter side of the wild.
Water-based safariNight safaris
Night safaris
When darkness falls, many of Africa’s animals awaken. At select Wilderness camps, our private concessions mean night game drives are possible. Look out for prowling predators and glowing eyes, your senses heightened as you tune in to a symphony of nocturnal sounds. Guided with care to never disturb, these drives invite you to experience the stars, scents, and mysteries of the night.
Night safariBirding safaris
Birding safaris
Take your camera to a hide for an eye-to-foot view, join night drives, or point your lens heavenwards under the open skies. Explore remote areas with minimal crowds, optional private vehicles, and take advantage of guides trained in photography, giving you expert insight and exclusive opportunities to frame the wild at its best.
Birding safarisWellness safaris
Wellness safaris
Wellness is something that’s woven into every aspect of your journey with Wilderness. Beyond massages, a gym session, yoga, or a spa treatment, it’s found in moments: a sunrise game drive, a silent walk through the bush, or a cooling dip in your plunge pool. From the stillness of the wild, to the food on your plate, our experiences offer deep restoration and meaningful connection.
Conservation safaris
Conservation safaris
Every Wilderness journey contributes to conservation and community. Go beyond the campfire to meet the people who safeguard these landscapes – from wildlife researchers to local women turning recovered snares into jewellery. Visit community farms, schools, and villages; share stories with indigenous groups; and witness how conservation is a living collaboration.
Conservation safarisWho are you travelling with?
Who you choose to travel with will shape your safari experience. Whether you’re a couple seeking seclusion, a family discovering the wild together, a multi-generational group reconnecting, or a solo traveller chasing stillness and adventure, there’s a camp and experience perfectly matched to your pace, interests, and way of exploring.
Family safaris
A Wilderness family safari is designed for shared adventure and discovery. Spacious family suites, Bush Buddies for younger explorers, and activities like quad biking, e-biking, and catch-and-release fishing bring the journey to life for every age. From game drives to fireside stories, it’s all about connection – to nature, and to each other.
Family Safari
Solo safaris
Solo travel with Wilderness is both liberating and seamless. Every detail is catered for, from flights on our private charter airline to city stays and add-on tours, while 24-hour emergency support offers complete reassurance. Expert guides lead you into the wild for moments of reflection, discovery, and connection, with shared camp meals and fireside stories available when you want company.
Solo safari
Small group safaris
For friends and families who want to experience Africa on their own terms, we can curate a private journey. Stay at intimate camps exclusively booked for your party, private vehicles, and new luxury villas in destinations like Rwanda. Every itinerary is tailored, every detail managed, so you can focus on shared discovery, laughter, and the unforgettable thrill of exploring the wild together.
Group safari
Couple’s safaris
When darkness falls, many of Africa’s animals awaken. At select Wilderness camps, our private concessions mean night game drives are possible. Look out for prowling predators and glowing eyes, your senses heightened as you tune in to a symphony of nocturnal sounds. Guided with care to never disturb, these drives invite you to experience the stars, scents, and mysteries of the night.
Couples safari
Honeymoon safaris
A Wilderness honeymoon is one of the most meaningful ways to begin your shared journey together. Luxurious yet grounded in nature, it you can begin your life together with nights in a Star Bed, nature walks through ancient landscapes or quad biking over dunes, ending in a picnic for two. A safari honeymoon is all about intimate, unforgettable moments, all designed to surprise and delight.
Honeymoon Safari
Private safaris
Want your safari experience to be one of complete freedom and exclusivity? With tailored itineraries, private vehicles, secluded villas, and intimate dining, every detail of your trip can be tailored around you. It's a truly bespoke way to experience Africa at your own pace, in comfort and style.
Private safarisFamily safaris
Family safaris
A Wilderness family safari is designed for shared adventure and discovery. Spacious family suites, Bush Buddies for younger explorers, and activities like quad biking, e-biking, and catch-and-release fishing bring the journey to life for every age. From game drives to fireside stories, it’s all about connection – to nature, and to each other.
Family SafariSolo safaris
Solo safaris
Solo travel with Wilderness is both liberating and seamless. Every detail is catered for, from flights on our private charter airline to city stays and add-on tours, while 24-hour emergency support offers complete reassurance. Expert guides lead you into the wild for moments of reflection, discovery, and connection, with shared camp meals and fireside stories available when you want company.
Solo safariSmall group safaris
Small group safaris
For friends and families who want to experience Africa on their own terms, we can curate a private journey. Stay at intimate camps exclusively booked for your party, private vehicles, and new luxury villas in destinations like Rwanda. Every itinerary is tailored, every detail managed, so you can focus on shared discovery, laughter, and the unforgettable thrill of exploring the wild together.
Group safariCouple’s safaris
Couple’s safaris
When darkness falls, many of Africa’s animals awaken. At select Wilderness camps, our private concessions mean night game drives are possible. Look out for prowling predators and glowing eyes, your senses heightened as you tune in to a symphony of nocturnal sounds. Guided with care to never disturb, these drives invite you to experience the stars, scents, and mysteries of the night.
Couples safariHoneymoon safaris
Honeymoon safaris
A Wilderness honeymoon is one of the most meaningful ways to begin your shared journey together. Luxurious yet grounded in nature, it you can begin your life together with nights in a Star Bed, nature walks through ancient landscapes or quad biking over dunes, ending in a picnic for two. A safari honeymoon is all about intimate, unforgettable moments, all designed to surprise and delight.
Honeymoon SafariPrivate safaris
Private safaris
Want your safari experience to be one of complete freedom and exclusivity? With tailored itineraries, private vehicles, secluded villas, and intimate dining, every detail of your trip can be tailored around you. It's a truly bespoke way to experience Africa at your own pace, in comfort and style.
Private safarisBest of the best
Wilderness Mombo
Experience Wilderness Botswana’s flagship luxury safari camp – Mombo Camp, in arguably Southern Africa’s finest wildlife area.
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Bisate Reserve
A sanctuary for those with a distinctive palate for adventure. Africa's most thrilling primate experience served up in style.
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DumaTau
Home to Africa’s highest density of elephants, supremely chic DumaTau offers exceptional wildlife encounters.
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Chitabe
Discover Wilderness Chitabe and its prolific wildlife, for an out-of-this-world Okavango safari experience.
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Vumbura Plains
Wilderness Vumbura Plains epitomises the ultimate Okavango Delta luxury safari, offering both land and water experiences.
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King's Pool
As regal as the noble elephants and other prolific wildlife, King’s Pool offers unrivalled safaris in the wild Linyanti.
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Wilderness Mara
Within the Mara Triangle, where sweeping plains meet a dramatic escarpment in a wildlife-rich corner of the greater Masai Mara National Reserve, you will find Wilderness Mara.
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Desert Rhino Camp
A desert sanctuary. A refuge for rhinos. An escape for explorers. Immerse yourself in a place where everything has meaning.
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Toka Leya
Toka Leya offers front row seats to a daily wilderness spectacle from its serene setting on the banks of the Zambezi River.
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Linkwasha
Experience exceptional game viewing at elegant and contemporary Linkwasha, on the edge of Hwange’s famed Ngamo Plains.
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A Safari in Wildest Zambia & Zimbabwe
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The Capturing Couple’s Luxury African Safari
Be inspired by The Capturing Couple’s Wilderness safari to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia.
The Capturing Couple’s Luxury African Safari
Be inspired by The Capturing Couple’s Wilderness safari to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia.Family
Zimbabwe Safari & Beach Adventure
This 10-night journey blends the best of bush and beach. Begin on the Zambezi River, before heading on safari to one of Zimbabwe’s richest game reserves and end in the shores of Mozambique.
Zimbabwe Safari & Beach Adventure
This 10-night journey blends the best of bush and beach. Begin on the Zambezi River, before heading on safari to one of Zimbabwe’s richest game reserves and end in the shores of Mozambique.Honeymoon
From Delta to Diving: Botswana & Mozambique
Explore Botswana’s pristine wilderness before flying to Mozambique for island time and exceptional underwater adventures.
From Delta to Diving: Botswana & Mozambique
Explore Botswana’s pristine wilderness before flying to Mozambique for island time and exceptional underwater adventures.First Safari
Zambezi Wonders: Safari & Victoria Falls
An 8-night safari linking the remote Zambian wilderness of Kafue with Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, and the wonder of Victoria Falls.
Zambezi Wonders: Safari & Victoria Falls
An 8-night safari linking the remote Zambian wilderness of Kafue with Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, and the wonder of Victoria Falls.
Wildlife Abundance in Botswana & Beach
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Safari & Sea: Botswana to Mozambique
A perfect blend of safari adventure and pristine coastal areas, from Botswana’s wilds to Mozambique’s turquoise waters.
Safari & Sea: Botswana to Mozambique
A perfect blend of safari adventure and pristine coastal areas, from Botswana’s wilds to Mozambique’s turquoise waters.Family
Wildlife & Whales: From Hwange and Mana Pools to Vilanculos
A 13-night journey through Zimbabwe and Mozambique, combining Hwange and Mana Pools’ iconic wildlife with the turquoise waters of Vilanculos.
Wildlife & Whales: From Hwange and Mana Pools to Vilanculos
A 13-night journey through Zimbabwe and Mozambique, combining Hwange and Mana Pools’ iconic wildlife with the turquoise waters of Vilanculos.Honeymoon
South Africa & Namibia: Vineyards & Skeleton Coast
Enjoy adventurous thrills in Cape Town, cycling and kayaking the peninsula, unwind in the winelands before retreating to Namibia's vast, wild Skeleton Coast.
South Africa & Namibia: Vineyards & Skeleton Coast
Enjoy adventurous thrills in Cape Town, cycling and kayaking the peninsula, unwind in the winelands before retreating to Namibia's vast, wild Skeleton Coast.Family
Explore Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
A romantic adventure across the Okavango, Linyanti and Victoria Falls, blending adventure with intimate, restful moments.
Explore Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
A romantic adventure across the Okavango, Linyanti and Victoria Falls, blending adventure with intimate, restful moments.
Planning your Wilderness journey
Planning your Wilderness journey is all about balance. Our experts are here to help you understand the logistics, from flights to city add-ons, creating a seamless itinerary that is perfectly matched to your interests.
When to go
When to go depends on what moves you most. The seasons shift the story. You could experience lush green months alive with birdlife and newborn animals or go in the dry season when wildlife gathers at waterholes. Water levels also shape mokoro journeys, and migrations define movements. Every time of year offers its own rewards.
How to combine experiences
Our Travel Designers will help you pair the thrill of an action-packed safari with the stillness of water-based camps, or show you how to combine cultural encounters with remote desert areas¬¬. From cross-country itineraries to combining Wilderness camps with other hotels, our full-service offering takes care of everything from flights to transfers.
Experiences
Choosing the right camp
Every one of our safari camps offers a unique experience. Some camps immerse you in water-based adventure, others promise remote seclusion or exceptional wildlife encounters. Whether you seek family comfort, photographic hides, or barefoot luxury, Wilderness helps you match each stay to your style and story.
Travelling with purpose
Travelling with Wilderness means every journey gives back. Each stay helps protect vital wildlife habitats, fund community projects, and empower local people through education and employment. From conservation initiatives to local partnerships, your safari leaves a legacy of purpose, ensuring the wild thrives long after you return home.
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When to go
When to go depends on what moves you most. The seasons shift the story. You could experience lush green months alive with birdlife and newborn animals or go in the dry season when wildlife gathers at waterholes. Water levels also shape mokoro journeys, and migrations define movements. Every time of year offers its own rewards.
How to combine experiences
How to combine experiences
Our Travel Designers will help you pair the thrill of an action-packed safari with the stillness of water-based camps, or show you how to combine cultural encounters with remote desert areas¬¬. From cross-country itineraries to combining Wilderness camps with other hotels, our full-service offering takes care of everything from flights to transfers.
ExperiencesChoosing the right camp
Choosing the right camp
Every one of our safari camps offers a unique experience. Some camps immerse you in water-based adventure, others promise remote seclusion or exceptional wildlife encounters. Whether you seek family comfort, photographic hides, or barefoot luxury, Wilderness helps you match each stay to your style and story.
Travelling with purpose
Travelling with purpose
Travelling with Wilderness means every journey gives back. Each stay helps protect vital wildlife habitats, fund community projects, and empower local people through education and employment. From conservation initiatives to local partnerships, your safari leaves a legacy of purpose, ensuring the wild thrives long after you return home.
FInd out more about Wilderness Impact
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Every safari reveals a different side of Africa and every itinerary can be tailored to you.
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Family safaris
Expert-guided family adventures across Africa, tailored for every age — from Bush Buddy walks to helicopter rides.
Family Safari
Walking safaris
Step into the wild on foot with expert armed guides. The closest you'll get to Africa's raw, unhurried rhythm.
Walking safari
Solo safaris
Travel Africa on your own terms. No single supplement. Flexible schedule. Truly your journey.
Solo safari
Couples' safaris
Romantic wildlife experiences for two. Private concessions, Star Beds and sundowners in the wild.
Couples safari
Wellness safaris
Restorative safaris combining nature, spa treatments and mindful experiences in remote wilderness.
Photography safaris
Expert guides, private hides and exclusive access to Africa's most photogenic wilderness areas.
Water-based safaris
Explore Africa by mokoro, boat and canoe across the Okavango Delta and the Zambezi River.
Water-based safari
Conservation safaris
Travel with purpose. Every Wilderness journey directly funds wildlife protection and local communities.
Conservation safaris
Private safaris
Exclusively yours. Dedicated guides, private vehicles and camps tailored entirely around you.
Private safaris
Group safaris
Shared adventures for families, friends and celebrations. Private concessions and exclusive-use camps.
Group safari
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When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.