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Awake to the sounds of baboons in the African bush, ponder sunrise over the Namibian desert, track fresh pawprints in a Game Reserve, glide silently through the waterways of the Okavango Delta, watch the whales breaching on a boat trip, sip sundowners overlooking the mighty Victoria Falls, have dinner on Cape Town's trendy waterfront, listen to ancient bushmen stories around a night fire and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Perhaps not all achievable in one day, but certainly a taster of the experiences Southern Africa can offer.

We suggest some Top Tips for things to do in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique - with a summary of our favourite areas. For updates on our itineraries, sign up to our e-newsletter.

We are ATOL bonded, and use our excellent knowledge of the destinations we feature to design customised itineraries. We pride ourselves on our Testimonials from happy Clients.

Tailor Made Trips

We can create bespoke itineraries to specified requirements. Take a look at our suggested itinerary for a self drive trip in Namibia. Vic Falls, Safari & Beach or Vic Falls, Safari & Cape Town combinations are popular: see our itineraries.

In South Africa, the Garden Route is a wonderful self-drive option: the scenery is magnificent and the outdoor activity options make it a great holiday for walking, cycling or boating enthusiasts. See our outline itinerary for self driving the Garden Route, and our Cape Town, Garden Route and Kruger option, or the Blue Train, Safari & Mauritius trip.

A Safari & Beach combination provides excellent variety, and we have sample itineraries for a safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park, with beach options on an island off the coast of Mozambique or in a luxury lodge on South Africa's KwaZulu Natal coast.

We also offer privately guided tailor made trips on the Garden Route and in Kwa-Zulu Natal, which can take in World Heritage Sites, Game Reserves, the Battlefields and Beaches. Contact us for more information.

Small Group Trips

We have small group trips departing in 2008 and 2009 as follows:

South Africa: Wildlife, Tribes & Dolphins
South Africa: Wildlife, Mountains & Beaches
South Africa: Cape Town, Winelands & Adventure
South Africa: Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route
Namibia: Big Cats, Adventure & Desert
Namibia: Desert, Tribes & Wildlife

Family Holidays

We have some great itineraries for family trips - see our suggestions for a guided adventure trip on South Africa's Garden Route or our Bush Skills, Rhino Tracking & Falls itinerary in Botswana & Zambia, which has the kids learning the art of bush survival! There's a suggestion for a Fly-in Family Safari & Beach holiday with special Jungle Game Drives for the kids in South Africa, followed with the pristine beaches of Mozambique, or a privately guided safari trip in South Africa - with game drives, whale watching and swimming with dolphins, with a few days in Cape Town at the end.

Honeymoons

We can tailor make honeymoon itineraries: some suggestions include spending a few days at the magnificent Victoria Falls, then on safari at one of Botswana's luxury camps, before heading off to the beach in Mozambique, Zanzibar - or to Cape Town.

Luxury safari options in South Africa include a safari and exclusive eco-boutique-lodge off the coast of Mozambique, or Rhino Tracking in Kruger then snorkelling the magnificent coral reefs in South Africa.

For the more adventurous, combine a safari with canoeing through pristine forest and snorkelling or diving the coral reefs off South Africa.

We can easily organise a Honeymoon Gift Service, for the couple to receive monetary gifts which can be put towards the cost of their honeymoon. Contact us for information.

Weddings

Imagine your wedding ceremony under a big Jackalberry Tree in the African bush ... or on the deck overlooking a waterhole frequented by wildlife!

We have a choice of romantic locations: as well as game reserves, you might opt for the Victoria Falls, or a secluded beach in Mozambique.

See our Wedding Guide page for some ideas, or call us on 020 8977 7034 for more information.

Low Season Safaris

From December-April, Botswana is alive with birds and baby mammals: whilst this is known as rainy season, the rains tend to last for an hour - usually in the late afternoon. There are some excellent offers on - see our Desert, Wildlife & Falls itinerary and a suggestion for a low season Safari.

Trip Extensions

With access routes across Southern Africa, it's perfectly feasible to arrange a few extra days at the beginning or end of your main trip. Perhaps a few days relaxing on the beach in Mozambique; a trip to the magnificent Victoria Falls, a few days in Cape Town or some unusual options such as Wilderness Escapes in Namibiai. Click on the country of interest to the left or contact us for more information.

Travel with a Conscience

Native Escapes is supporting Ethical Travel ... our itineraries include activities that benefit the local environment or community, accommodation that might be involved in a local project, and community projects which guests can visit and donate to directly.

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Self Drive Garden Route Top Value!

We have put this itinerary together by pulling together some of the best deals available in Cape Town, along the Garden Route, and at Eastern Cape Game Reserves: with the result that this trip offers excellent value. Luxury accommodation in fabulous locations, including breakfast, vehicle hire and flights are included. Cost: From £2,095 per person until end Sept '09. At least 3 nights are free, with a saving of £330 per person! Click here for more information.
Low Season Safari

Botswana in low season offers excellent value. Watch huge numbers of zebra and wildebeest on their migration, experience the Delta and Chobe National Park, renowned for herds of elephant, and finish up at the Victoria Falls, Click here for more information.
Guided Namibia

See the itinerary for our 'Big Cats, Adventure & Desert' trip, which includes a sunrise excursion into the desert, Game Drives, and a stay at a Leopard & Cheetah Sanctuary where guests can go ‘Big Cat Tracking’ and see how these animals are rehabilitated back into the wild. Cost from £3,430 / €4,115. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email for further information.
Garden Route Guided Trip

Take in Cape Town & the Garden Route on our guided Small Group trips. Our Cape Town, Winelands & Adventure itinerary includes kayaking, mountain biking and boat trips, whilst our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route itinerary is more relaxing. Prices from £2,475 / €2,970 including flights, accommodation, guide and two meals per day. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email us for more information.
South Africa &  Mozambique Guided Trip

Our Wildlife, Tribes & Dolphins small group trip in South Africa and Mozambique includes Big 5 Game Drives with a Wildlife Expert, an opportunity to swim with wild dolphins, go whale watching, and spend time snorkelling and relaxing on Mozambique’s pristine beaches. Cost: From £2,210 / €2,650 per person. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email for more information.
True Wilderness in Botswana

Botswana is a luxury safari destination - but in the Green Season (Dec - April), offers great value. This is a fabulous time to see colourful migrant birds and young antelope - making for interesting predator activity. A 9 day fly-in safari taking in the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls costs from £2,930 / €3,925 per person including flights, meals, drinks, safari activities and luxury accommodatoin. No single supplements charged at this time. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email us for a customised itinerary or see our sample itineraries.
Guided Wildlife, Mountains & Beaches in South Africa

Our Wildlife, Battlefields & Mountains trip combines Big 5 Game drives with walks in the World Heritage Site of the Drakensbergs, a visit to the fascinating Zulu Battlefields and some time relaxing on the beach. Price from £2,565 / €3,080. Click here for itinerary & dates. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email us for more information.
Walking Safaris in Zambia

Our Bushwalks, Wildlife & Falls itinerary in Zambia is set in a true wilderness area packed with superb wildlife and extremely high quality of guiding. Bushwalks, day and night game drives and comfortable accommodation in the bush provide a unique safair experience: the trip finishes off at the magnificent Victoria Falls. Price from £3,470 / €4,965 per person. See a write up from an Irish Times journalist who went on this trip! Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email us - we can customsie an itinerary!
Guided Off-The-Beaten-Track in Namibia

Our Desert, Tribes & Wildlife small group trip to Namibia travels off the beaten track with a rare opportunity to track black rhino and visit a Himba Tribal Village. Cost: £3,975 / €4,770 per person. Download itinerary here. Call us on 020 8977 7034 or email for more information.