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Looking for big cat safaris? It is not yet late! Here are some of the best safari offers for the big cat lovers looking to travel in Africa. These trips can be tailor-made to include your own safari ideas. Just tell a local tour operator your interests so that these trips can be tailored exclusively to you!

1. Safari in Zambia & Malawi

Zambia & Malawi safari combines the perfect amount of wild exploration, wildlife, relaxation and exclusivity.

Price: from £3,730 Per Person Sharing, excluding International Flights

Enjoy 6 nights on safari in the remote southern areas of the South Luangwa National Park before heading to an island in the middle of Lake Malawi for some R&R.

Zambia is renowned as one of the last true African safari destinations with remote bush camps, some of the best guides in the industry and some amazing wildlife. This safari stays in some of the best camps in the southern section of the South Luangwa National Park away from the crowds & in the home of the walking safari…

2. Kenya Wildebeest Migration & Big Cats

Kenya Migration Big Cats & Game Safari shows off the best the original safari country has to offer.

Kenya: Migration, Big Cats & Game Safari – From £2,995pp, Excluding International Flights

A fantastic 6 night safari with the chance to view the spectacular wildebeest migration and renowned river crossings, as well as the resident game and big cats of the Mara Reserve & Naboisho Conservancy.

Spending half your time in the Main Mara Reserve, enjoy morning & afternoon game drives in search of game and the migration, then relax watching the animals drinking from the river in the evening. Staying at the world famous Rekero Camp, you are set right in the heart of the best wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara.

The second half of your safari will be spent in the beautiful Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the Mara Reserve. This private conservancy has an exclusive and personal feel, with fewer vehicles at wildlife sightings. Activities throughout the day (often with a picnic breakfast or packed lunch enjoyed in the bush!) will include guided game walks and visits to one of the local Masai Manyattas.

Price Per Person Sharing: From £2,995

Kaya Mawa on Lake Malawi is the perfect place to sit back, relax & reflect after your adventures in Zambia!

Price Per Person Sharing: From £3,730

Dates: Tailored to your specifications

Zambia: Art & Photography Safari

Price – From £ 2,995pp, Excluding International Flights

This 6 night bespoke safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, promises something special. Using the complimentary media of photography &  sculpture Nick & Nick hope to inspire you towards a new appreciation of wildlife.

Based in Mfuwe Lodge in the renowned South Luangwa National Park, you will combine morning and afternoon game drives (when light conditions and wildlife activity are best) with practical demonstrations and tuition in field sketching, sculpture and photography.

Get to know different photography skills covering a variety of subjects including camera basics and simplifying the photographic process, to essentials in composition, field techniques, editing & organizing.

Feed your artistic side on this magnificent & unique safari in one of the best areas for wildlife in Africa.

Remember no prior experience or knowledge is required. All tools and air-hardening clay  will be provided and your sculptures will be packed safely for transport home.

When booking a safari in Kenya, many visitors choose to use a safari tour company. There are many to choose from, but not all are reliable. You can work with an international safari tour company or a local one, but make sure that you shop around to get the best prices and best quality service.

Here is a list of some of the best Kenya safari tour companies:

MICS Safaris – A good, consistently reliable tour operator. They offer competitive prices for Kenya safaris and services are great.

Kuldips Touring Co. – A great family-run Kenyan safari tour company. The patriarch of the family was an early safari pioneer. Kuldips Touring Co. is still in the family and provides great safari services.

Asili Adventure – A great Kenya safari tour company. Joyce is great to work with when you are making your reservations. Joseph, the driver, is fantastic, and Migwi, the cook, is experienced and makes great cuisine.

Wildlife Kenya Safaris – An excellent Mombasa-based Kenya safari tour company. Wildlife Kenya Safaris offers safari tours from both Mombasa and Nairobi. Their services are well-priced and provide excellent value for money. Sammy is a knowledgeable guide who tells great stories while driving through the Kenyan game reserves.

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mombasa is to take a flight or bus. That said, some people prefer the train, as it is a more ‘romantic’ journey.

Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa operate daily and are run by many different airlines. Flight time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 1 hour.

Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by several different bus companies. Buses are generally clean and well-maintained. The total bus time from Nairobi to Mombasa is 8 hours.

Trains from Nairobi to Mombasa are operated by Kenya Railways Corporation. Trains usually operate overnight and break down frequently. Make sure to be prepared for a long journey if you choose to take the train to Mombasa. The train time from Nairobi to Mombasa is officially 13 to 14 hours, but can be much longer.