For many people, going on an African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For some, it is something they simply can’t get enough of. Here at beCuriou, we find ourselves going back to the majestic continent of Africa time and time again, as do our clients. It never gets old. Whether it is your first or fourth time on a safari holiday, there are many ways to ensure your journey to the bush is as unique as can be.
Safari Adventures
The Wildebeest migration across the plains of East Africa is a well-documented phenomenon. It takes place every summer, from around May through August, through Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Whilst you can find yourself observing from a luxury 4×4 provided by one of our preferred high-end lodges, you can also observe this wonder from the skies. Adding a hot air balloon ride to your safari itinerary is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking gifts you can ever give yourself. To make this memory extra special, we recommend departing at sunrise.
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The Best Safari Stays
Many other unusual adventures can be found on an African safari holiday, for example at Singita Sasakwa Lodge (Grumeti Reserve, Serengeti) you will not only benefit from unrivalled savannah views, but you can also enjoy a match of tennis in the heart of it. Angama Mara (Maasai Mara) is our top choice in Kenya, hands down. Swahili for ‘suspended in mid-air’, this is a place that will stay in your heart for a long time to come. The lodge was founded on the underlying belief in guest delight, as well as one of beCuriou’s core values: creating a meaningful and sustainable business. In short: doing good.
The largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta, situated deep within the Kalahari Basin, is what makes Botswana one of the most outstanding safari destinations out there. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a true Garden of Eden. What awaits those who travel here is lush greenery, abundant wildlife, and some of the best exclusive lodges Africa has to offer. Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari is a secluded retreat located on Xaxaba Island and the perfect spot for exploring the wonderland of the delta. How, you ask? Take your pick. Travel the rivers by mokoro (wooden canoe), barge, or motorboat, and indulge in as many water-based activities as you’d like. With that said, the crème de la crème of any trip to Botswana is a private helicopter ride. Explore uninhabited areas accessible only by air to immerse fully in the wild nature of the bush.
If we didn’t also mention horseback safaris, we wouldn’t be doing Botswana justice. Uniquely positioned between delta and desert, follow ancient elephant trails on horseback and let this ancient land reveal itself to you. For the truly intrepid, beCuriou can plan for your entire African safari journey to be on horseback, riding from lodge to lodge, across the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the Kalahari Desert. As a pit stop – the most luxurious you can find – Jack’s Camp is a fully tented 1940s style classic camp, the perfect place to rest after a long day of riding. Everything about it is one-of-a-kind, not least the most extraordinary tented swimming pool in Africa.
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Where can I book a safari tour or packages?
It goes without saying that there is so much more to safari than the snippets mentioned here. beCuriou can help you discover the full range of exclusive African safari tours and tailor-made packages that offer unforgettable wildlife experiences, luxurious lodges, and personalised itineraries to help you plan the perfect adventure. They ensure that no matter your chosen African destination, you will always have the most special, most unique, VIP experiences. Contact our team of the best safari experts in the world ([email protected]) to discuss turning dreams into reality.