African Safari Travel Guide
Set in some of the most spectacular locations on Earth, an African Safari gives you an intimate look into a whole different world.
You will encounter mesmerizing wildlife, stunning landscapes, and blissful luxuries, and understanding your options will maximize your experience.
Use our Africa Safari Travel Guide to make it the best it can be as you connect with one of Zicasso’s safari experts for access to off-the-grid preserves, the best big game experiences, and so much more.

10 Misconceptions About African Safaris

Best Time to Go on an African Safari

6 Best Places to Visit in Africa on Safari

How to Choose a Safari Destination for Your Trip

How to Plan an African Safari: Frequently Asked Questions

Our 10 Best African Safari Trips

Our 7 Best Luxury African Safari Tours

9 Best Countries in Africa to Visit on Safari

10 Types of African Safaris: Different Ways to Experience a Safari

7 African Safari Tips for Planning Your Trip

7 Tips to Plan a Family African Safari

8 Reasons You Should Choose Botswana for Your Safari

8 Reasons to Choose South Africa for Your Safari

10 Reasons You Should Choose Tanzania for Your Safari

7 Reasons to Choose Kenya for Your Safari

Kenya vs South Africa: Where Should I Travel?

10 Romantic Places to Honeymoon in Africa

Great Migration in Africa: Where, When, and How to See It

7 Amazing African Safari and Beach Holidays

What to Pack for an African Safari: 12 Tips as You Plan for Your Trip

3 Types of Safari Accommodations and How to Choose

The Big Five, the Little Five, and How to See Them

7 Things to Do in Africa Beyond Safari

Best Beaches in Africa

7 Best Cities & Towns to Visit in Africa

7 Natural Wonders of Africa

National Parks, Conservancies, Private Concessions, & Private Game Reserves: What’s the Difference?

6 Landscapes and Habitats to Explore on an African Safari

8 Mountains in Africa You Should Explore

Top 7 Diving and Marine Destinations in Africa

5 Reasons to Plan Your Safari with a Travel Specialist

7 Things That Affect the Cost of an African Safari

Glamping on Safari: The Thrill of the Wild Paired with 5-Star Comfort

4 Reasons to Stay at a Safari Game Lodge

What to Expect From a Day on Safari

6 Ways to Protect Endangered Rhinos on Your Next Safari

Where to Go Based on Your Safari Experience: From Novice to Enthusiast

Africa in April: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, & More

Africa in Winter: Where to Go, What to Do, the Weather, & More

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Serengeti vs Maasai Mara: Where Should I Travel?

Our Top 7 Botswana Safaris
Reviews of Zicasso's African Safari Tours and Vacation Packages
Based on 4079 verified traveler reviews.
We had a wonderful journey, with every step detailed and escorted from end to end. Our Zicasso travel experts did a great job and were always available for support.
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Zicasso's travel company and, in particular, our travel expert, did a great job for us. With input from me, he planned a great itinerary, selected very nice hotels, and, lastly, selected a wonderful driver/tour guide for our party of six. Our guide was a native Icelander who did a great job of keeping us safe, entertained, and on schedule. We’d definitely work with our travel company again.
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Our 11-day honeymoon in Greece was nothing short of magical—and we owe so much of that to our Zicasso travel specialist and the entire team at her company. From the very start, they worked within our budget and offered a flexible payment plan that made planning feel manageable and stress-free.
As our trip approached, we had a thorough planning call with our specialist. She walked us through every detail of our itinerary, which completely put us at ease. That level of preparation meant we could focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about logistics.
Once we landed in Athens, the travel company was just a WhatsApp message away. Anytime we had a question—no matter how small—they responded within minutes. That kind of real-time support made us feel cared for the entire time.
The accommodations they booked were absolutely out of this world. Each hotel felt handpicked just for us—luxurious, romantic, and incredibly welcoming. It was clear the company has strong relationships with local vendors because we were treated like royalty everywhere we went.
As a gay couple, we also appreciated how safe, inclusive, and celebrated we felt throughout the trip. Every detail was thoughtfully planned with us in mind.
We’d recommend our travel company 1,000 times out of 10. If you're planning a gay honeymoon—or any trip to Greece—look no further. This was truly the trip of a lifetime.
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The trip was lovely. Working with Zicasso's travel consultant was delightful from start to finish. She had really great ideas for things to add to the itinerary and was great about incorporating things to see and places to visit that we already had in mind. It was truly a collaboration between the two of us to form the perfect itinerary.
I've worked with a lot of other travel companies to arrange custom itineraries for trips and this was one of the best. The app was very handy for quick changes and communication when we were in Scotland.
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Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
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We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.
I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.
That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Thank you again!
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