Safari experiences
Every experience below is run by operators listed on SafariFind. Pick one to see where it is offered and which trips include it.
Wildlife
Animal Feeding
Animal feeding can mean a supervised sanctuary encounter, but feeding wild animals on safari is usually discouraged for ethical reasons.
Bird Watching
Spot resident and migratory birds on African safaris, with wildlife trips ranging from one to 13 days and prices from USD250 per person.
271 trips
Chimpanzee Trekking
Walk through African forests with guides to find wild chimpanzees, usually spending up to an hour observing a habituated group.
David Sheldrick Conservation Experience
Watch rescued elephant calves feed, play and bathe during a one-hour conservation visit in Nairobi.
Game Drives
African game drives put you close to lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife from a guided safari vehicle.
775 trips
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is a guided forest hike to spend one regulated hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Great Wildebeest Migration
Follow 1.5 million wildebeest through Tanzania and Kenya, with calving from January to March and river crossings from July to October.
Night Drives
Guided evening game drives reveal nocturnal wildlife, cooler temperatures and a very different side of the African bush.
34 trips
Photography Safari
Photograph African wildlife on guided game drives, with current trips lasting 1 to 14 days and costing USD384 to USD5980 per person.
253 trips
Wildlife Sanctuary Visit
A wildlife sanctuary visit means guided observation of animals in protected habitat, with timings, fees and sightings varying by location.
Water
Boat Safari
Boat safaris follow African rivers and lakes for close views of hippos, crocodiles, birds and wildlife from the water.
158 trips
Fishing
Fish during three Wild Spirit Travel safari itineraries in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chief's Island.
3 trips
Mokoro Excursions
Glide silently through Botswana's Okavango Delta by mokoro, watching waterbirds, hippos and elephants from a low dugout canoe.
Swimming
Swimming in Africa can mean a supervised pool, ocean beach or carefully assessed freshwater site, depending on the destination.
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Bonfire Evenings
Bonfire evenings on safari bring guests together after dark for firelight, conversation, drinks and the sounds of the bush.
Bush Breakfast
Enjoy an early outdoor breakfast during a game drive, with wildlife, open bush and a guide close by.
56 trips
Sundowners
Watch the African sunset with drinks and snacks after a game drive, with sundowners included in selected safari itineraries.
66 trips
Adventure
Canopy Walk
Walk above African forests on suspended bridges or zip lines, with Nyungwe's 70-metre canopy walkway among the highlights.
Cycling Safari
A guided African wildlife ride combining off-road cycling, game viewing and close contact with natural landscapes.
Hiking and Trekking
Compare gorilla treks, waterfall walks and mountain climbs across listed African safari itineraries.
164 trips
Horse Riding Safari
Ride through African wilderness with wildlife nearby, guided by experienced horsemen and matched to your riding ability.
Rafting
A practical guide to African whitewater rafting, including rivers, seasons, costs, trip lengths, safety and who should go.
Sand Bath
A guided hot-sand wellness ritual that warms the body, slows the pace and demands careful heat management.
Culture
City Tour
Explore a city with local context, practical routes and time to notice the details beyond the usual sights.
Coffee Tour
Visit an African coffee farm, follow beans from plant to roast, and taste the finished cup with local guides.
Cultural Visits
Guided community encounters that add local history, food, crafts and conversation to an African safari.
298 trips
Spice Tour
Walk through Zanzibar spice farms to learn how cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and other crops are grown, harvested and used.
Traditional South African Braai
A South African braai is a live fire meal built around meat, maize dishes, conversation and shared hospitality.
