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Browse our itineraries below to find your next African adventure! Use the filters at the top of the page to hone in on your ideal trip - you can even filter our trips by our target species.
Once you've found your perfect trip, be sure to contact us at contact@pictus-safaris.com to secure your place
Africa's Forgotten Wilderness
Cameroon
From:
7195
£
Nestled in the remote northern reaches of Cameroon, the Benoue Complex has long since been forgotten by many tourists and conservationists. Here, though, can be found some of West Africa's most iconic wildlife, including lion, leopard and bush elephant. Most remarkably, though, are the near-guaranteed sightings of giant eland, in what is undoubtedly now this species' global stronghold.
Dates
25th April - 9th May, 2022
24th April - 8th May, 2023
22nd April - 6th May, 2024
Destinations
- Bouba-Ndjida NP
Faro NP
Duration (Days)
15
Target Species
Extension
None
- Giant Eland
Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
Mysterious Malawi
Malawi
From:
1695
£
One of the most scenic corners of Africa is making a comeback, and Northern Malawi could tick all the boxes for a wildlife connoisseur. Game densities are low, but there is always the chance that some of Africa's most charismatic predators are just around the corner.
Dates
17th November - 27th November, 2022
16th November - 26th November, 2023
14th November - 24th November, 2024
Destinations
- Kasungu NP
Vwaza Marsh WR
Nyika NP
Nkhotakota WR
Duration (Days)
11
Target Species
Extension
None
- Leopard
Lion
African Wild Dog
Spotted Hyena
Bush Elephant
Amazing Asses
Eritrea
From:
6995
£
A one-of-a-kind itinerary deep into the secretive country of Eritrea to search for an even more secretive mammal - the African wild ass - this promises to be the adventure of a lifetime.
Dates
8th January - 19th January, 2022
7th January - 18th January, 2023
6th January - 17th January, 2024
Destinations
- Buri Peninsula
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
Six Nights in Gash Barka for Bush Elephant
- African Wild Ass
Caracal
Striped Hyena
Pale Fox
Rueppell's Fox
Ethiopia's Rare Mammals
Ethiopia
From:
4395
£
With such a high degree of endemism in Ethiopia, as well as viable populations of charismatic species including lion, leopard and wild dog, this tour could deliver almost anything.
Dates
26th March - 6th April, 2022
25th March - 5th April, 2023
23rd March - 3rd April, 2024
Destinations
- Awash NP
Aledeghi WR
Bale Mountains NP
Harenna Forest
Senkelle WS
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- Ethiopian Wolf
Lion
Leopard
African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Ghana's Pangolins
Ghana
From:
2395
£
Pangolins are truly enigmatic and endangered animals, and there is perhaps nowhere finer to encounter Africa's forest species than Ghana. The added bonus of rare forest duikers and savanna species make this a great tour.
Dates
4th February - 13th February, 2022
3rd February - 12th February, 2023
2nd February - 11th February, 2024
Destinations
- Kakum NP
Mole NP
Bobiri Forest
Duration (Days)
10
Target Species
Extension
None
- Black-Bellied Pangolin
White-Bellied Pangolin
Giant Pangolin
Pygmy Hippo Pursuit
Côte d'Ivoire
From:
4195
£
Possibly the best location for Pygmy Hippo sightings in Africa, Tai NP makes for challenging but rewarding mammal-watching - one not to be missed.
Dates
25th March - 6th April, 2022
8th April - 20th April, 2023
5th April - 18th April, 2024
Destinations
- Taï NP
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- Pygmy Hippo
Jentink's Duiker
Zebra Duiker
Bongo
African Golden Cat
Wilderness Beyond Compare
Democratic Republic of the Congo
From:
5995
£
An epic journey deep into the Congo in pursuit of some of the most rarely-encountered mammals in the world - the fascinating Bonobo.
Dates
15th July - 1st August, 2022
14th July - 31st July, 2023
12th July - 29th July, 2024
Destinations
- Lomako FR
Duration (Days)
18
Target Species
Extension
None
- Bonobo
Bongo
Leopard
Ultimate Uganda
Uganda
From:
4450
£
An iconic adventure that nobody should miss, this mountainous corner of Uganda is home to charismatic wildlife by the bucketload.
Dates
2nd July - 12th July, 2022
1st July - 11th July, 2023
29th June - 9th July, 2024
Destinations
- Bwindi NP
Queen Elizabeth NP
Kibale NP
Semliki NP
Duration (Days)
11
Target Species
Extension
None
- Lion
Leopard
Gorilla
Chimpanzee
Bush Elephant
Undiscovered Uganda
Uganda
From:
4195
£
Hidden in northern Uganda are some of Africa's most beautiful reserves, all of which are explored during this wonderful tour
Dates
3rd January - 11th January, 2022
10th January - 18th January, 2022
2nd January - 10th January, 2023
9th January - 17th January, 2023
1st January - 9th January, 2024
8th January - 16th January, 2024
Destinations
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Murchison Falls NP
Kidepo Valley NP
Duration (Days)
9
Target Species
Extension
None
- Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Chimpanzee
Bush Elephant
White Rhino
Relicts and Rarities
Sudan
From:
2595
£
A remarkable tale of wildlife's ability to cling on to survival, Dinder is home to Sudan's last lions, as well as a number of other species. This tour combines this lovely park with Sudan's famous historical sites.
Dates
22nd January - 31st January, 2022
21st January - 30th January, 2023
20th January - 29th January, 2024
Destinations
- Dinder NP
Duration (Days)
10
Target Species
Extension
Two Nights in Meroe
- Lion
Heuglin's Gazelle
Blue Nile Patas Monkey
The Land of Lycaon
Zimbabwe
From:
3795
£
African Wild Dogs are perhaps the highlight of any safari - but finding them can be devilishly difficult. This tour takes you to the heart of their most famous territory, the stunning northern reaches of Zimbabwe.
Dates
21st September - 2nd October, 2022
20th September - 1st October, 2023
18th September - 29th September, 2024
Destinations
- Hwange NP
Mana Pools NP
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
White Rhino
Black Rhino
Track and Trail Masterclass
Botswana
From:
2495
£
Track and trail is a true artform - difficult, yes, but also immensely rewarding. Tuli offers some of the finest tracking in all of Africa, making this itinerary truly unique.
Dates
4th August - 12th August, 2022
3rd August - 11th August, 2023
1st August - 9th August, 2024
Destinations
- Tuli GR
Mashatu GR
Duration (Days)
9
Target Species
Extension
Two Nights at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
African Wild Dog
Bush Elephant
Brown Hyena
The Dark Heart of Africa
C.A.R
From:
16995
£
Perhaps the most exciting destination Pictus Safaris has to offer, Chinko is home to some of the rarest savanna and forest wildlife on the continent.
Dates
4th April - 11th April, 2022
3rd April - 10th April, 2023
1st April - 8th April, 2024
Destinations
- Chinko NR
Duration (Days)
8
Target Species
Extension
None
- Giant Eland
Bongo
African Wild Dog
Leopard
Lion
Soul of the Sahara
Chad
From:
2995
£
A one-of-a-kind itinerary taking us to indescribably remote environs, including the stirring conservation efforts in Ouadi-Rime and the stunningly beautiful Ennedi Plateau. Incredible scenery, plus vanishingly rare mammals, this really is an incredible tour.
Dates
4th February - 15th February, 2022
3rd February - 14th February, 2023
2nd February - 13th February, 2024
Destinations
- Ouadi-Rime FR
Ennedi
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- Addax
Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Dama Gazelle
Red-Fronted Gazelle
Pygmy Hippos and Primates
Sierra Leone
From:
2695
£
A tour dedicated not only to tracking down the mythical Pygmy Hippo, but also a laundry list of rare ungulates and primates - and all for a very reasonable price.
Dates
26th February - 9th March, 2022
25th February - 8th March, 2023
24th February - 6th March, 2024
Destinations
- Gola Rainforest NP
Tiwai Island
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- Pygmy Hippo
White-Bellied Pangolin
Zebra Duiker
Maxwell's Duiker
Jentink's Duiker
Uncharted Namibia
Namibia
From:
4995
£
Namibia is an extraordinary safari destination, but its surface is often barely scratched by many visitors. In addition to the world-renowned game-viewing in Etosha, authentic and stunning wildernesses in Khaudum and Bwabwata add a layer of enjoyment and excitement to a Namibian safari that simply can't be missed.
Dates
1st September - 16th September
31st August - 15th September, 2023
29th August - 13th September, 2024
Destinations
- Damaraland
Etosha NP
Khaudum NP
Bwabwata NP
Nkasa Rupara NP
Duration (Days)
16
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Brown Hyena
Cape Fox
Bush Elephant
Black Rhino
White Rhino
Etendeka Round-Eared Sengi
Ground Pangolin
Sensational Senegal
Senegal
From:
2795
£
We know we aren't supposed to have favourites, but this tour is definitely our very favourite itinerary at Pictus Safaris. A rare chance to see the last vestiges of wildlife left in West Africa, with the potential for an incredible variety of species to be seen, Senegal is a vastly under-appreciated safari destination.
Dates
30th November - 13th December, 2022
25th November - 8th December, 2023
23rd November - 6th December, 2024
Destinations
- Niokolo-Koba NP
Casamance
Saloum Delta
Duration (Days)
14
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Giant Eland
Bush Elephant
Gambian Mongoose
African Manatee
Atlantic Humpback Dolphin
Pale Fox
Zambia - In Depth
Zambia
From:
4395
£
Zambia has a huge array of special national parks and wildlife, from the swamps of Bangweulu to the plains of Kafue. Sadly, most safaris to Zambia barely scratch the surface of these incredible destinations - but that's where this itinerary stands out. A tour that visits all of Zambia's flagship reserves, this one-of-a-kind tour is a Pictus Safaris favourite.
Dates
25th October - 14th November, 2022
24th October - 13th November, 2023
22nd October - 11th November, 2024
Destinations
- South Luangwa NP
North Luangwa NP
Bangweulu
Kasanka NP
Kafue NP
Duration (Days)
21
Target Species
Extension
None
- Leopard
Lion
Cheetah
African Wild Dog
Black Rhino
Black Lechwe
Bangweulu Tsessebe
Kafue Lechwe
Straw-Coloured Fruit Bat
Leopards of Luangwa
Zambia
From:
3995
£
South Luangwa is widely-known as one of the premier destinations for Leopard sightings in all of Africa. But there is so much to Luangwa than spotted cats - packs of African Wild Dogs, fearsome prides of Lion and riverbanks teeming with Thornicroft's Giraffe and Crawshay's Zebra for a start!
Dates
7th October - 13th October, 2022
6th October - 12th October, 2023
4th October - 10th October, 2024
Destinations
- South Luangwa NP
Duration (Days)
7
Target Species
Extension
None
- Leopard
Lion
African Wild Dog
Bush Elephant
Tanzanian Southern Circuit
Tanzania
From:
3195
£
Tanzania's famous 'Northern Circuit' certainly is something to behold, but its southern cousin could arguably be considered even more rewarding. For years one of the most expensive safaris around, this budget tour takes you from the primate-rich forests of the Udzungwa Mountains to the palm tree-dotted savannas of the Selous, all for an amazing price.
Dates
21st September - 4th October, 2022
20th September - 3rd October, 2023
18th September - 1st October, 2024
Destinations
- Nyerere NP
Udzungwa Mountains NP
Ruaha NP
Mikumi NP
Duration (Days)
14
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Abbott's Duiker
Udzungwa Red Colobus
Sanje Mangabey
Land of the Lycaon
Zimbabwe
From:
3495
£
Perhaps the best itinerary for sightings of African Wild Dog in all of Africa, this tour takes in two remarkable Zimbabwean national parks. From the arid woodland of Hwange NP to the stunning Zambezi Escarpment, this trip will be sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Dates
14th September - 25th September, 2022
Destinations
- Hwange NP
Mana Pools NP
Duration (Days)
12
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
Bush Elephant
Caracal
Beyond the Serengeti
Tanzania
From:
4795
£
There are few secrets about the wildlife-viewing spectacles of Northern Tanzania - but there are one or two. Perhaps the finest is found in the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, where rare mammals including Harvey's Duikers and Abbott's Duikers roam. This hidden gem, in addition to the incredible viewing the Migration provides in the Serengeti, make this a trip not to be missed.
Dates
1st September - 12th September, 2022
31st August - 11th September, 2023
29th August - 9th September, 2024
Destinations
- Arusha NP
Tarangire NP
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti
Duration (Days)
13
Target Species
Extension
Three nights in Zanzibar searching for Aders's Duiker
- Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
African Wild Dog
Caracal
Serval
Bush Elephant
Harvey's Duiker
Abbott's Duiker
Aders's Duiker
Angola Adventure
Angola
From:
6595
£
Angola is one of the few remaining frontiers in Africa. Vast, untapped wilderness abounds here, and this is amongst the first safaris exploring this area, with the chance to see wildlife as diverse and impressive as Giant Sable, Southern Talapoin Monkey and even African Wild Dog.
Dates
2nd September - 17th September, 2022
1st September - 16th September, 2023
30th August - 14th September, 2024
Destinations
- Cangandala NP
Quicama NP
Bicuar NP
Iona NP
Duration (Days)
17
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
Bush Elephant
Giant Sable
Southern Talapoin Monkey
Migration and More
Kenya
From:
4895
£
There is so much to see in Kenya, it's truly impossible to fit it all in. This tour visits the gems of Southern Kenya, including the stunning vista of Mt Kilimanjaro and Amboseli and the deep-red dusty savannah of Tsavo. The undoubted highlight though is spectating as thousands of Wildebeest thunder through the Mara River during the Great Migration.
Dates
31st July - 12th August, 2022
30th July - 11th August, 2023
28th July - 9th August, 2024
Destinations
- Tsavo East NP
Amboseli NP
Masai Mara NR
Duration (Days)
13
Target Species
Extension
None
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Bush Elephant
Serval
Kenya's Neglected North
Kenya
From:
3395
£
Whilst tourists flock to the Masai Mara en masse, Kenya's northern and central reaches are often left far quieter. Filled with game, rich and varied landscapes and the possibility of sightings of ultra-rare mammals, this is the perfect itinerary for someone looking to branch out from the tourist hotspots on the safari circuits.
Dates
18th August - 28th August, 2022
17th August - 27th August, 2023
15th August - 25th August, 2024
Destinations
- Samburu GR
Ol Pejeta
Aberdares NP
Lake Nakuru NP
Duration (Days)
11
Target Species
Extension
None
- Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
African Wild Dog
Bush Elephant
Bongo