Africa is one of the most desirable, sought-after tourism destinations in the world, thanks to its incredible natural beauty, wide open spaces, incredible wildlife and amazing people. Your safari tour with Best African Safaris to Africa is designed to give you a taste of the magic that is Africa, taking you to some of the most iconic places this planet has to offer.

An African safari is something that will change your life forever, giving you a fresh perspective and new meaning. For some, visiting Africa is a deeply spiritual and humbling experience that answers questions about existence and purpose, for others it's the most thrilling and exciting journey they've ever made, allowing them to connect with nature in all her raw, powerful glory!

Africa speaks to something in all of us, helping us to understand what it is to be human and part of something greater than ourselves. This was where humanity began, some 2-million years ago, when our hominid ancestors took their first, faltering steps. It's where we get a glimpse of where we came from, and where we truly belong.

Today's Africa is a land of contrasts that offers a diverse range of travel experiences, from bustling urban jungles to vast wilderness areas and everything in between. Her history is ancient, and her landscapes legendary. So come with us and explore Africa on a Best African Safari - and fall in love with this fabulous continent in the process!

Best African Safaris offers safari tours and packages to some of the most sought-after destinations in Africa. We help you to explore incredible safari destinations in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique - learning all about their vibrant cultures, wild places and the people and animals that call them home.

Our itineraries are customised to ensure unique personal experiences and the ultimate in exclusivity, with private guides on hand to ensure you get the very best out of your African safari package.

In our African safari tours we include visits to iconic landmarks such as The Victoria Falls, which acts as a natural border between Zambia and neighbouring Zimbabwe. This is where the mighty Zambezi River plunges almost 110m into the Batoka Gorge, with a curtain of water spanning 1,688m that in the rainy season channels 1,088m3 of water per second over its edge!

Called "the Smoke that Thunders" or "Mosi oa Tunya in the local vernacular, the falls were named by legendary explorer Dr David Livingstone for his queen, Victoria.

We take you to important places where history has been made and where the past meets the present in a fascinating exploration of the events that have shaped the countries we specialise in. We introduce you to people who have lived through recent history, as well as those who still follow traditional ways and cultures that have been handed down over countless millennia...

From the ancient San people in Botswana and Arab slave trade-era fortresses in Mozambique to the home of Nelson Mandela in South Africa's Soweto, we will share Africa's stories with you.

There is no "best" time to visit Africa, and when to go depends very much on where you go... For example, for game viewing, the dry season is generally regarded as the best time to visit any game reserve or wilderness area because the bush is less dense and animals tend to gravitate towards water sources like rivers, dams and waterholes.

In Southern Africa, the dry season coincides with winter, which lasts from June to September each year. September heralds the start of spring (September to November), but the dry season lasts until the first good rains fall, and while rains usually come in November, they can in fact happen anytime from October onwards!

Here in the southern hemisphere our summer begins in December and lasts until March. Summer is hot. And wet. Humidity levels are much higher and you can expect seasonal thunderstorms and rain during this time. The humidity levels increase the closer to sea-level you get. And at the coast they are at their highest.

This is the season for baby animals of all descriptions, from impala lambs to zebra foals. It's also the time of year when birding is at its best as all the African, European and Asian migrant species are in residence.

Autumn (March to May) is a wonderful time to visit, as the temperatures and humidity start to fall and the bush begins to thin out again. Grasses are in seed and the seed-eating birds are everywhere, as are the birds of prey.

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