Other than our own Africa Adventure Co. (AAC) group departures, we have other exciting safaris which we have tailor made using specific departure dates that have you traveling in small group sizes (usually a minimum of 2 and maximum of 6-8 persons)– an ideal size for safaris. We our proud of our reputation that our trips provide small exclusive groups into remote locations offering outstanding game-viewing experiences.
1. ** 14 Day Chimp and Gorilla Safari to Uganda and Rwanda - From $6,875.00
2012 Departures: Jul 01: Sep 01. Uganda and Rwanda are two countries that are still unspoiled by tourism and where you explore the forested areas for chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas.
2. ** 15 Day Eyes on Elephant Safari to Zimbabwe - $7495.00
2012 Departures: Jun 12, Jul 14, Aug 09, Aug 21, Sep 04, Sep 11, Sep 15 (SOLD OUT!). This award winning safari was selected in National Geographic Traveler Magazine's "50 Tours of a Lifetime" in 2011 and operates as an exclusive group with up to 6 persons per departure. Accommodations are a combination of first class, private mobile tents and permanent tented camps in the parks. We personally know your guides Nic Polenakis, Dave Carsons and Nick Murray who are leading the trips. We have combined the active game viewing ventures of walking in Northern and southeastern Hwange and canoeing in Mana Pools.
3. 04 Day Canoe Trip Down the Zambezi River - From $1,375.00
Your group canoe safari begins at the west end of Mana Pools National Park, canoeing down river to finish at the eastern end of the park. All supplies are carried in the back-up Land Rover. Your mobile-tented camp is set up for your arrival each night with all meals and camp chores provided by a camp crew. There are private shower/toilet tents for each sleeping tent.
4. 06 Day Walking Trail in South Luangwa - Zambia - From $2,695.00
Experience the best adventure of the South Luangwa by staying two nights at Tafika Camp and three nights in their walking trails camps, Chikoko and Crocodile. A special pricing applies. Game activities center around game drives and world class guided walks. (Jun-Oct)
5. 08 Day Mashatu Research - VALUE - $2,550.00
Mashatu Tented Camp is one of the best VALUES in all Botswana! The camp offers morning and night game drives as well as personalizing your adventure by joining the researchers studying the conservation of elephants, wild dog and leopards in the region. Research is critical in conserving and maintaining wildlife populations. As a participant, your donation goes directly to sustaining and protecting the game.
6. 08 Day Rwanda Chimp and Gorilla Explorer Safari - From $4,650.00
Appropriately called “The Country of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda is predominantly grassy uplands and hills, with altitudes above sea level varying from a low of 3,960 feet (1,207 m) to Mt. Karisimbi, the highest of a range of extinct volcanoes in the northwest, which reach 14,786 feet (4,507 m).
7. 10 Day Diverse Namibia Group Safari - from $3,875.00
This group Explorations safari is designed for the traveler who is looking for incredible value to see the both wildlife and also the stunning landscape and atmosphere of the desert. Accommodations combine adventurer style camps with a few nights in lodges and hotels. Group size is limited to eight with the same guide throughout. 2012 Departures: Jan 20, Feb 01, Feb 10, Mar 06, Mar 12, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 02, Apr 10, Apr 14, Apr 25, May 08, May 15, May 23, May 29, Jun 04, Jun 10, Jun 16, Jun 27, Jul 01, Jul 07, Jul 19, Jul 22, Jul 28, Aug 03, Aug 12, Aug 18, Aug 24, Aug 30, Sep 02, Sep 05, Sep 08, Sep 26, Oct 02, Oct 05, Oct 11, Oct 20, Oct 31, Nov 04, Nov 16, Nov 22, Dec 07, Dec 16, Dec 22, Dec 28
8. 10 Day Omo River Safari to Ethiopia - From $11,600.00
Six days of cultural immersion exploring the villages and hills of the South Omo River Valley in Ethiopia. Visit the local tribes of the Muguji, Karo, Mursi, Hamar, Nyagatom and Dassenech. Speak to our own Mark Nolting who has traveled on this cultural jewel of a trip as featured in Conde Nast Traveler (2012) and National Geographic Adventure (2009). 2012 Departure Date: June 24
9. 11 Day Classic Wing Safari to Zambia - From $5,875.00
A classic safari to Zambia that combines the South Luangwa floodplain ecosystem with the Lower Zambezi riverine ecosystem. Visitors can experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in walking and canoeing safaris. Begin with a visit to Victoria Falls. Special pricing applies for travel in Jun/Jul - please enquire.
10. 11 Day Mozambique Trailblazer Adventure - $5,750.00
Mozambique’s greatest attraction to the international traveler are its pristine beaches, and especially the idyllic islands off its 1,550 mile (2500km) coastline with properties offering barefoot luxury at its finest. For the true adventurer, the country holds large wildlife reserves of interest primarily to travellers looking for a remote bush experience, wishing to explore new territory or so see its amazing birdlife. Progressive conservation programs are underway to help wildlife concentrations come back to what they once were in both Gorongosa and Niassa.
11. 11 Day Plains and Primates Safari to Kenya and Rwanda - from $4,650.00
One of our classic programs where you game view in the vast plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya, and explore the forested areas in Rwanda for mountain gorillas.
12. 12 Day Call of the Wild Safari to Zimbabwe - $5,250.00
This is a signature Africa Adventure Company safari where we have combined Northern Hwange and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. You may have an exclusive group from 2 persons up to 6 persons and will actively seek out great photographic and active game viewing opportunities with your private guide.
13. 12 Day Chimp and Gorilla Safari to Uganda - From $5,950.00
This is a signature AAC Company group safari led by a top naturalist guide with our own exclusive departures. Uganda is a country that is still unspoiled by tourism and where you explore the forested areas for chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas. The group is up to six persons and the price of the program includes 2 chimp and 2 gorilla permits. Your purchase of gorilla permits is an important donation to the conservation of their habitat. 2012 DEPARTURES: please request.
14. 12 Day Legends of Zimbabwe Safari - From $4,595.00
Exceptional value pricing. This flying safari is an introduction to the game parks of Zimbabwe that offer game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, game viewing by canoe, morning walks, and magnificent Victoria Falls. You may have the chance to see the Big 5. Accommodations are in a combination of two luxury permanent tented camps and for the more adventurous you can stay in mobile tented camps in Mana Pools.
15. 14 Day 'Old Fashioned' Group Walking Safari to Zambia - $6,525.00
This safari is for the hearty and adventurous. You explore the wildlife and floodplain ecosystem of South Luangwa in a more traditional style - on foot with Robin Pope Safaris! You finish with 3 nights in a permanent tented camp where visitors can experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in walking safaris.
16. 14 Day Botswana and Zimbabwe Wildlife Safari - From $7875.00
The combination of active canoeing in Zimbabwe along with the traditional game-viewing in Botswana make this program a classic! The safari highlight is the first class canoeing safari along Mana Pools.
17. 14 Day Explorer's River Trail Safari to Zambia - From $7,995.00
An ideal safari for the adventurous safarier looking to be active while game viewing. Explore some of southern Africa's best parks by vehicle, foot, and canoe. This adventurer's dream safari begins by rafting the world�s largest Class V rapids on the Zambezi River.
18. 14 Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Lodge Safari to Tanzania - From $4,350.00
This popular program combines a group Mt Kilimanjaro Climb hiking the Rongai route, The group safari drives through the parks to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Departure is once a week on a Monday.
19. 14 Day Zimbabwe Heritage Explorer - from $5,950.00
This new safari travels to three areas of Zimbabwe focusing on two World Heritage sites, Mana Pools and Matobo Hills. All the camps you are staying at have recently been rebuilt and refurbished. You are staying in smaller, personalized accommodations that we feel will offer some of our most intimate guiding experiences as they are all owner-run.
20. 15 Day Active South Africa - From $4,250.00
Your itinerary focuses on being active both on safari and also on the coastline of the Garden Route and in the Cape. You visit a safari camp in a private Game Reserve near Kruger National Park where you will take day and night game drives along with walking safaris, star beds and a visit to the Cheetah Conservation Center.
21. 17 Day North and South Safari to Tanzania - From $5,595.00
Our most affordable Tanzania safari that includes Selous. You travel to both Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, two northern game parks, and continue to the vast natural beauty of the Southern park of Selous. You will take game drives in open vehicle as well as by boat and on walking safaris. Finishing off with time on Zanzibar island. 2012 Departures: 3 days a week (Mon/Wed/Fri).
22. 6 Day Exclusive Walking Safari to Botswana - NEW $3,695.00
An EXCLUSIVE AAC Program – this exciting safari combines the thrill of walking, game drives and canoeing. You will be traveling in a group of 4 to 6 people in the Linyanti-Savuti concession with the same highly qualified guide, Francis Kudumo throughout. Departures on request
23. 7 Day Green Desert Group Expedition- $3,475.00
This scheduled group program is designed to enjoy the Kalahari Desert at its most productive season when it receives low sporadic rains and the wildlife migrates into the desert valley in large numbers. Time to travel is March through May and again in December.