Each Tauck safari is unique, from destinations to experiences – designed for travelers who understand the safari drives can be on bumpy terrain, but the rewards spectacular. Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, it can be difficult to pick the right one with so many to choose from. So, we created this helpful guide to make your decision as easy as possible.
| Safaris at a Glance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | Days | Max Guests | Departure Months | Potential Wildlife Spotting | Perfect For… |
| Spotlight on South Africa and Victoria Falls → | 9 | 30 | Jan – Feb, Apr, Jun – Oct |
The Big Five*, African Penguins | First Timers in Africa – Our newest South Africa journey offers a well-rounded South Africa experience, including three nights in Cape Town exploring Table Mountain, Cape Point, and the stunning Cape Winelands. 5+ game drives |
| Namibia: Epic Safari → | 11 | 20 | Apr – Oct | The Big 5*, Baboons, Flamingos, Cheetah, Cape fur seals | Adventure Seekers – for those who want to experience desert and coastal landscapes plus the wildlife reserves of Namibia with close up discoveries of the people and animals who thrive here 9+ game drives |
| South Africa: An Elegant Adventure → | 12 | 34 | Jan – Oct | The Big 5*, Springbok, Penguins, African painted dog | First Timers in Africa – Tauck’s most popular Africa journey, combining a shorter safari experience with city experiences; also great for guests who have already been to East Africa 7+ game drives | small group departures available |
| Botswana, South Africa & Zambia → | 12 | 23 | Apr – Sep | The Big 5*, Hippopotamus, Cheetah, Giraffe | Adventure Seekers – an active safari with unique experiences, from ATVs to boats, canoes & helicopters, and animals not seen in other locations 10+ game drives |
| Wildlife Odyssey: South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe → | 12 | 18 | Apr – Oct, Dec | The Big 5*, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope | Adventure Seekers – exploring by game drives, motorboats, bush walks and a helicopter flight tour over Cape Town & Cape of Good Hope 10+ game drives |
| Great Migration: Tanzania & Kenya → | 10 | 18 | Jun – Sep | The Big 5*, Wildebeest, Eland, Gazelles | Adventure Seekers – our only safari focused on the Great Migration, with stays in tented camps, flightseeing, and a front row seat at one of the greatest shows on Earth 10+ game drives | hot air balloon over the Serengeti |
| Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari → | 13 | 30 | Jan – Feb, Apr – Oct, Dec | The Big 5*, Impalas, Zebras, Baboons | First Timers in Africa – a classic safari combining animal viewing, cultural experiences, and premier accommodations 10+ game drives | hot air balloon over the Serengeti |
| Mountain Gorilla Safari: Kenya, Tanzania & Rwanda → | 16 | 24 | Jun – Sep | The Big 5*, Gorillas, Giraffes | Adventure Seekers – a classic safari combining animal viewing and tribal cultural experiences with a trek to view a wild mountain gorilla family 11+ game drives |
| Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar → | 10 | 24 | Jan – Feb, May – Oct, Dec | The Big 5*, Primates, Waterbucks, Zebras | First Timers in Africa – the most affordable Tauck safari journey, combining animal viewing with exploration in seaside Zanzibar 9+ game drives | hot air balloon over the Serengeti |
| Mountain Gorilla Safari: Tanzania, Zanzibar & Rwanda → | 13 | 24 | Jul – Sep | The Big 5*, Gorillas, Chimpanzee | Adventure Seekers – a classic safari featuring animal viewing in Tanzania, combined with a gorilla trek in Rwanda and exploration in Zanzibar 10+ game drives |
| Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari → | 10 | 30 | Jun – Aug, Dec | The Big 5*, Primates, Waterbucks, Zebras | Families looking for a bucket list wildlife adventure for multiple generations 10+ game drives | hot air balloon over the Serengeti |
| *The Big 5 – elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. | |||||
Trying to narrow choices for trips r???