Every safari offers a unique experience. Not one is ever the same.

What type of experience are you looking for?

  • Game drives on safari

    Game drives

    An exciting way to see Africa’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. You travel in comfort in open sided 4x4 Landrovers or Landcruisers with tiered seats for up to eight explorers. Typically you go out early in the morning and return for a late breakfast, or late afternoon, returning after sunset. Stretch stops offer tea and coffee. In some areas you can go out on night drives using a special searchlight to spot the less often seen nocturnal species.

  • Bush walks on safari

    Bush walks

    A slower, more intimate way of going out to view wildlife. Your feet are in contact with the earth, and you are fully in nature. You can see the ‘Little Five’, easily stopping for an ant lion or a leopard tortoise. And you could get up close and personal with one of the ‘Big Five’ - a buffalo or an elephant! Your armed Professional Guide will provide instructions for your safety whilst interpreting what you see.

  • Horseback safaris

    Horseback safaris

    Imagine being on a horse, far off the road, where no vehicle could go, cantering along with antelope, splashing through the channels, spotting a lion in the grass, or elephants in the forest. Riding safaris are usually for experienced riders and last for several days; fly camping in the bush or riding out from and returning to the lodge each day. The Kalahari and the Okovango Delta offer superb riding opportunities. Shorter rides are available in Victoria Falls.

  • Canoe safaris

    Canoe safaris

    Drift down a mighty African river, viewing game and birds on the islands and banks - amongst riverine trees, on open flood plains, in steep gorges and past palm-filled islands. You paddle yourself in two-man Canadian canoes - or have an experienced paddler. A comfortable, peaceful way to be in the wild. Specialised, highly experienced River Guides ensure your safari is interesting and safe. You are on the water mornings and late afternoon, stopping for a leisurely picnic lunch on a deserted river bank or island. You overnight in lodges or temporary camps set up for you. Trips can be two hours to several days.

  • Mokoro trips

    Mokoro trips

    A Mokoro is a traditional, two-person dug-out canoe. These are used mainly in the Okavango Delta and Linyati in Botswana, but also in Zambia. Your Guide will pole you silently along on still, crystal clear waters, through passages of papyrus, into open lagoons covered in water lilies, always revealing a wonderful new vista. On the flood plains of Zambia you travel along narrow channels threading through the grassland - it feels as if you are floating along in a sea of golden grass.

  • River cruises

    River cruises

    On larger rivers, such as the Chobe, Kafue and Zambezi, you can take a boat cruise, spotting waterbirds, animals on the banks, and watching the sunset, returning just after dark. Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch cruises are also on offer, as are specialist Birding trips.

  • Zambezi Queen Houseboat Chobe River Botswana

    House boat trips

    On Lake Kariba and the Chobe River we can arrange for you to sleep and safari on a luxurious houseboat. During the day you cruise along, enjoying the breeze, watching game and waterfowl on the river banks. At sunset the boat is moored, you sip your sundowners as the fiery sun sets over the water. You fall asleep afer a delicious dinner, listening to the gentle lapping of the water and the mysterious sounds of the African night. Small tender boats are towed along for you to go fishing, or game viewing and, on the Chobe, you are taken on game drives into the interior of the Park.

  • Scuba diving and snorkeling

    The warm, tropical waters around Mozambique offer some of the finest coral reefs protected by extensive Marine Parks. The stunningly beautiful Quirimbas Archipeligo, and Bazaruto and Benguerra Islands, offer superb accommodation, first class dive operations and wonderful dive sites. Divers have a good chance of seeing whale sharks, turtles, rays, bat fish, Napolean wrasse and nudibranches. There is even a chance of encountering a rare dugong.

  • Laurence and Frank S, Switzerland

    “We booked a safari trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana with SIMPLY AFRICA. It was important for us that it should be a very private trip just for the two of us or maximum 4-6 people. Thanks to Susan’s and Stu‘s careful planning we had a trip entirely tailored to our private needs. Our goal when travelling in foreign countries is always to have an authentic experience as far as possible. We want to meet local people, stay in accommodations typical to the country we visit, eat local food, etc. All our demands were entirely met and we had an unforgettable trip experiencing the wildlife at its best with very knowledgeable guides. It certainly pays to have a trip organised by people who are passionate about their country and have a deep knowledge of it. One day we will be back!”

  • Christoph & Otilia M, Switzerland

    “We chose Simply Africa for 2 key reasons ; the in depth local knowledge of the Safari parks as well as the lodges and their pros/cons. This, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for your work, animal wildlife and local cultures, provide a strong basis for delivering the ultimate, tailor made safari experience. Something you cannot find in a catalogue.”

  • Labouchere Family, South Africa

    “In June 2019, Stuart and Sue arranged and guided us on a fantastic 3-day trip to Chobe National Park for our family. Our children loved the bush camping experience and were inspired by the insights provided by Stu and Sue when encountering a wide variety of animals and birds. We also had a fabulous few days experiencing the sights around Victoria Falls. We look forward to booking further trips with Simply Africa in the future. “

  • Nikki C, USA

    Sue and Stu are a joy to work with and I have used their agency for three safari trips now. Their service is special and unique for so many reasons. Both are born in Zimbabwe, passionate about wildlife and nature, and knowledgeable about all the parks and concessions. They take the time to visit camps themselves to accurately advise clients about what they can expect. Sue and Stu are well-connected, have strong relationships within the industry and arerespected team. I appreciate that they consider clients interests and styles and choose different camps based on this. I particularly love that they are focused on value, variety and overall experience as opposed to other agents who will simply move you through a circuit of camps that are all the same. I am a very independent traveler and rarely use agencies, but I believe in Africa it is a must for many reasons. Simply Africa is a wonderful small-but-fierce boutique outfit who really care and provide specialized and high value service, without high costs. Their commission structure is the same or less than any of the other big outfits. Plus you get a chance to work with two wonderful people who are doing good work in their community, helping with animal welfare on a daily basis, and truly and actively focusing on conservation. I wouldn’t dream of building an Africa trip without them. Thanks to Sue and Stu for providing me with some of the best experiences of my life!