Our Destinations

Choosing a Botswana safari will expose you to a true African Eden. The country’s distinctive natural environment is reflected in its varied forest reserves, ancient wildlife corridors, private concessions, and wild waterways. From the islands of the Okavango Delta to the elephants of Chobe National Park, the biodiversity of the Khwai River and the white vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans – Botswana offers a range of African safari experiences.

The most popular Botswana safari destinations are the Okavango, Chobe and Moremi National Parks, which all offer astonishing wildlife viewing all year round. The Big Five are found in high numbers throughout the country, and Botswana is home to the biggest elephant population anywhere in the world, estimated at over 130,000. Here, you can find about 550 types of birds, including the African fish eagle and the Cape Vulture. The Cape Vulture is an endangered species that is fully protected in Botswana. With its exclusive and remote African safari options, Botswana is one of the continent’s premier wilderness and safari locations. No wonder it continuously ranks as one of the must-visit destinations for travelers across the world.

Learn more about the wildlife to spot in Botswana and the things to do in Botswana so that you can get the most out of your safari vacation.

 A Kenya safari holiday offers a multitude of opportunities for exploration and excitement, thanks to the country’s diverse landscapes, wildlife-rich plains, and fascinating coastal regions. Kenya is home to some of the world’s best unfenced national parks and game reserves with some of Africa’s finest flora and fauna. At the top of the list for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in Kenya is the Great Migration in the Masai Mara. This continuous movement of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other plains game in search of food and water is unlike any spectacle in the world. Different parts of the migration can be observed at various times of the year, but the most dramatic and well-known part of the migration, where large herds cross the Mara River in the Masai Mara, typically takes place from around July to October. This, in turn, guarantees amazing sightings of predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Discover the best of Kenya by including Amboseli National Park, renowned for its beautiful views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania and its large elephant herds. Kenya’s northern reserves, like Mount Kenya National Park and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, offer opportunities to observe unusual Kenya wildlife such as gerenuk, beisa oryx, and the Somali ostrich. There are also more than enough opportunities to experience the cultural side of life in Kenya, including getting to know more about the lifestyle and traditions of the Masai and Samburu tribes. For a perfect bush and beach holiday, choose Kenya for the safari of a lifetime.

Enjoy a Madagascar safari, designed to showcase the incredible variety of landscapes, wildlife, and people on this island located off the east coast of Africa. Your holiday to Madagascar will be filled with many sights and sounds, beginning upon your arrival in the capital city of Antananarivo, affectionately known as Tana. Surrounded by national parks and reserves, the city is the starting point for your Madagascar adventure. Notably, 90% of the species found on Madagascar are endemic and cannot be found anywhere else on earth. These include 50 different lemurs, such as the Indri, the biggest living lemur, which can be seen in the Andasibe National Park.

There are countless other places to explore on your Madagascar vacation. Make sure to include the natural phenomenon of the Avenue of Baobabs, Masoala National Park with its great variety of geckos and chameleons, the incredible hiking opportunities in the cliffs and canyons of Isalo National Park and the stunning waterfalls and volcanic lakes in Montagne D’ambre National Park. Also make sure to relax on Madagascar’s tropical beaches. The turquoise waters and coral reefs of Nosy Be are filled with fascinating marine species and are also the site of the whale shark migration. Ile Sainte Marie is a tropical paradise in Madagascar, its beaches lined with coconut palm trees and its waters a prime snorkeling and diving spot.

By choosing Namibia as your safari destination, you will get to experience one of Africa’s top holiday spots. Namibia is full of natural beauty and vast landscapes that will overwhelm the senses, with national parks and reserves offering everything from open bush terrain with plenty of wildlife, to the barren coastal strip with its expansive and visually stunning sand dunes.

Etosha National Park is at the top of the list of attractions in Namibia, and home to an impressive 114 mammal species. Visitors can also see animals such as desert elephants, lions, springbok and oryx in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Waterberg National Park and Skeleton Coast National Park. Rich in history with a variety of sites, a vacation in Namibia will captivate cultural enthusiasts and historians alike. These sites include the legendary ghost towns of Lüderitz and Kolmanskop that have been claimed by sand, Twyfelfontein in the Kunene region and Spitzkoppe, a mountain range dating back more than 700 million years.

A significant portion of Namibia is made up of the Namib Desert, recognized as the oldest desert in the world, stretching for nearly two thousand kilometers along the Atlantic coast. Your Namibia vacation is sure to include bucket list activities like dune-boarding and hang-gliding, as well as guided 4×4 dune tours in this sandy paradise. Explore Namibia’s adventurous side in the quaint coastal city of Swakopmund, which offers extreme sports such as skydiving, hot-air ballooning and quad biking.

South Africa is the perfect choice if you’re unsure where to head for your next holiday – whether you’re craving a beach retreat, a wildlife safari, an active getaway, or a cosmopolitan city full of modern attractions, South Africa has it all. Start your South African vacation with a visit to Cape Town, celebrated as the ‘best city in the world’, surrounded by beautiful views of mountains, beaches, and two oceans stretching into the distant horizon. If you are a history enthusiast, you can visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Take the cable car or hike up Table Mountain for a panoramic city view. Also, visit the Cape Winelands for wine tastings and picnics; mountains and green rolling hills surround the vineyards, making this region one of the most popular highlights in South Africa. 

Kruger National Park is the most famous national park in South Africa, situated in the northeast. It is also one of Africa’s largest game reserves, covering nearly 20,000 km². Home to the Big 5, as well as hundreds of other mammals, and more than 500 different bird species. Kruger National Park is a must-visit when traveling in South Africa. 

 KwaZulu-Natal is a diverse South African safari destination with incredible mountains and beautiful coastal regions offering various options for exploration. Add a visit to Isimangaliso Wetland Park, the largest estuarine park in the country, to your itinerary to witness hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, flamingos, and many other species of birdlife. 

Our Tanzania safari packages are designed to create unforgettable experiences showcasing the diverse regions and wildlife this country is famous for. Our Tanzania travel tours combine adventure, comfort, and relaxation, providing you with front-row seats to Tanzania’s magnificence. Your options for activities include game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloon rides, horseback riding, and cultural visits. Complete your vacation in Tanzania by relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar, also known as Spice Island. We can tailor your Tanzania safari getaway to meet your specific needs and budget.

Your safari to Tanzania would not be complete without visiting the renowned Serengeti National Park, the stage for the Great Migration. Driven and dictated by the rain, the Great Migration is regarded as the biggest overland event of its kind anywhere in the world with more than a million wildebeest, zebras and Thomson’s gazelles tempting fate in search of greener pastures. Following closely behind are predators like lions, hyenas, and crocodiles, all eager to stake their claim in this dramatic journey of life and death.

Tanzania boasts a variety of geographic extremes with incredible highs and lows thanks to the Great Rift Valley, a giant crack in the Earth’s crust. Tanzania is home to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and shares the continent’s deepest lake, Lake Tanganyika, and the largest lake, Lake Victoria. You’ll also find the highest concentration of big game anywhere in Africa within the Ngorongoro Crater.

For clients that have visited northern Tanzania we recommend spending some time in the south of the country where there is a string of less visited. more remote national parks and wildlife reserves - Mikumi, Selous, Ruaha & Katavi.  These are spectacularly scenic parks with excellent wildlife viewing and great accommodation.  Don't forget the island of  Zanzibar either, with historically significant Stone Town and stunning white sandy beaches.

 Choosing Uganda as your safari destination ensures that you experience one of the prime wildlife hotspots on the African continent. Uganda’s distinctive nature is reflected in its diverse natural landscapes, its incomparable ecological character and of course the allure of its world-famous gorillas.

Discover Uganda on the safari of a lifetime and learn the true character of a country that has been described as the “Pearl of Africa”. Your holiday to Uganda will be filled with fantastic sights, from forested reserves and snow-capped mountains to winding rivers and lakes. Ten national parks cover large areas of Uganda, with Murchison Falls National Park being the largest. Here the waters of the Nile River flow through a narrow gorge before plunging down in spectacular fashion, creating the Murchison Falls, as well as the habitat of Uganda’s largest population of Nile crocodiles.

It is however a visit to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that will offer the safari of a lifetime to Uganda. Situated along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bwindi is home to almost half of all mountain gorillas in the world. Getting up close and personal with these impressive great apes will make your Uganda wildlife safari unforgettable. A vacation to Uganda should also include a visit to the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the west of the country. The park is one of Uganda’s most popular destinations for an authentic safari, with sightings of the famous tree-climbing lions a highlight in any itinerary.

A safari in Rwanda offers the chance to explore one of Africa’s most beautiful and unique landscapes. From serene lakes and senic hills to rich wildlife, including the legendary mountain gorillas, Rwanda’s natural beauty is truly one of a kind.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime in Rwanda, where the beauty and culture of the “Land of a Thousand Hills” come alive. From trekking through misty rainforests to exploring cities and national parks, every moment of your trip will be unforgettable.

Volcanoes National Park is one of Rwanda’s most iconic spots, famous for its mountain gorillas. Trekking through the dense forest to see these incredible creatures up close is an experience you’ll never forget. The park also offers stunning volcanic scenery, plenty of birdlife, and the chance to spot golden monkeys.

Nyungwe Forest National Park is a true haven for hikers, with trails that wind through lush rainforests, past waterfalls, and to breathtaking viewpoints. It’s home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and hundreds of bird species.

For a classic African safari, Akagera National Park in the east is the place to be. Game drives here offer the chance to see lions, leopards, elephants, and more. It’s also a fantastic spot for birdwatching, with a wide variety of species.

A visit to Kigali, Rwanda’s lively capital, is a must. The city blends modern vibes with traditional culture, from its vibrant markets to museums and galleries that showcase Rwanda’s rich history and creativity.

Choosing a Zambia safari as your vacation destination will ensure that you experience an African wilderness trip unlike any other. The wildlife is plentiful, and the vast landscapes and unbelievable waterways, including one of the seven greatest natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls, provide a backdrop to your safari in Zambia that simply cannot be matched. Experiencing both the North and South Luangwa National Parks – as well as the beautiful Bangweulu Swamps – is well worth it. These parks are famous for their large wildlife population, birdlife and incredible game–viewing safaris. 

Discover one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. The valley in South Luangwa boasts a wide variety of interesting vegetation with the landscape dotted by trees such as mopane, leadwood, winterthorn, ivory palm, marula, tamarind and baobab. A Zambia wildlife safari will offer sightings galore of leopard, lion, elephant, wild dog, bushbuck and puku as well as more than 400 different birds, including black-headed herons, crowned cranes, bee-eaters and ground hornbills. Enhance your Zambia vacation with the option to visit the Kafue National Park, one of the country’s oldest and largest wildlife areas. Covering more than 22 000 square kilometers, Kafue offers intimate animal encounters and wildlife experiences. The Kafue River is a vital life source, drawing great herds of elephants and buffalo, with sightings of a variety of predator species guaranteed. Bird enthusiasts will have a field day in Kafue, with more than 500 species present.

Include some time in the border town of Livingstone when planning your Zambia safari. Situated a mere 10 kilometers from the spectacular Victoria Falls, an excursion to Livingstone will satisfy historical, cultural and archaeological curiosity. It is also home to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a small but vibrant park along the banks of the Zambezi River. The wildlife park includes tall riverine forest with palm trees, miombo woodland and grassland with plenty of birds, and animals including Angolan giraffe, Burchell’s zebra and a variety of antelope. Jenman African Safaris has popular tour packages that allow you to experience the very best of Africa.

Embark on a Zimbabwe safari tour and experience one of Africa’s most captivating destinations, a land rich in culture, wildlife, and dramatic landscapes. From the mist of Victoria Falls to the wide-open plains of Hwange National Park, our Zimbabwe safari tours are designed for both first-time visitors and seasoned adventurers seeking authentic encounters with nature.

The country’s famous national parks are teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five. Massive elephant herds, sleek leopards, and endangered wild dogs roam freely through iconic reserves such as Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the granite outcrops of Matobo Hills, home to some of Southern Africa’s oldest rock art.

Beyond its wilderness, Zimbabwe offers powerful moments of history and heritage, from the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe to colonial landmarks and the resting place of Ndebele King Mzilikazi.

Bordered by the Zambezi River to the north and the Limpopo River to the south, discovering Zimbabwe by water is a must. And there’s no place better for this than Victoria Falls, with excursions like white-water rafting, sundowner cruises, helicopter flights, bungee jumping, and more.

Visitors have the unique opportunity to see both sides of Victoria Falls, experiencing the contrasting vantage points and diverse landscapes that each country has to offer. Whether marveling at the sheer power of the falls from Zimbabwe‘s vantage point or embracing the untamed wilderness of Zambia, exploring both sides of Victoria Falls promises an unforgettable adventure that reveals the multifaceted allure of this extraordinary natural wonder.

Our Zimbabwe safaris tours combine breathtaking landscapes and authentic wildlife encounters, making it one of Africa’s top travel experiences.

At Ucango On Safari, we believe in sustainable and responsible travel. We work with local communities to ensure that our tours and packages have a positive impact on the environment and the people who call these destinations home.