
Discover Your Next Adventure
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
Here at Pictus Safaris, we are very proud to offer our clients an extensive range of safari holidays, covering much of Africa. All of these tours can be found below.
We specialise in small-group safaris. These safaris usually run with between three and six clients, and we absolutely love this way of travelling - the chance to share the wildest parts of Africa with like-minded people is a rare treat. However, we do recognise that small-group travel is not for everyone, and so we are happy to tailor any of our small-group departures to your interests and run these as a private departure - simply contact us at contact@pictus-safaris.com to enquire about costs for your chosen private departure.
We also recognise that many clients are struggling to find time in their diaries for longer trips due to trips being pushed back from 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. With this in mind, we are delighted to offer a range of 'express' itineraries to some of Africa's most incredible destinations. These itineraries are designed to fit into just a week, taking clients to the heart of wilderness areas whilst limiting the impact of the trip on your diaries. These tours are all private, offering fly-in access to reserves and national parks wherever possible, as well as private game vehicles when available. These tours are available with or without a tour leader from Pictus Safaris, and can be fully customised to the interests of each client. Prices indicated below for private tours are based on four clients sharing two rooms - enquire for rates for different group sizes, including single travellers.
You can filter our tours below by tour type - just contact us by email when you find the tour that is right for you!

Gabon by Train
What a remarkable country Gabon is, and it is only made even more special by the fact that you can unearth some of its treasures by train. This railway and safari adventure offers the chance to marvel at the mandrills of Lekedi, track giant pangolin and even spy on gorillas at Langoue Bai.
Dates
Destinations
22nd June - 7th July, 2023
20th June - 5th July, 2024
19th June - 4th July, 2025
- Bateke Plateau NP
Lekedi
Ivindo NP
Lope NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
16
- Mandrill
Giant Pangolin
Forest Elephant
Western Gorilla
African Wild Dog
Extension
Pre-Tour Extension to Akanda NP and Pongara NP
Tour Type
Small-Group
9950
From:
Gabon

£

Cats and Cross River
Cross River gorillas are afforded legendary status by naturalists, and we are so delighted to be able to offer a tour to locate these special animals. Even more special is that we couple this with a visit to the best savanna ecosystems Nigeria has to offer.
Dates
Destinations
7th December - 21st December, 2023
5th December - 19th December, 2024
4th December - 18th December, 2025
- Kainji Lake NP
Cross River NP
Yankari NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
15
- Gorilla
Lion
Bush Elephant
African Golden Cat
Calabar Angwantibo
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
6895
From:
Nigeria

£

Chimps, Katavi and Kipunji
A perfectly-balanced itinerary, taking primate lovers to the heartlands of both chimpanzee and the rare kipunji, but also offering the chance to visit the extraordinary wildernesses of Katavi.
Dates
Destinations
8th October - 21st October, 2023
6th October - 19th October, 2024
5th October, 18th October, 2025
- Mahale NP
Gombe NP
Katavi NP
Mt Rungwe
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- Chimpanzee
Kipunji
Lion
Bush Elephant
Leopard
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
6250
From:
Tanzania

£

Untamed Tanzania
Leave the crowds and queues behind and come and explore what Tanzania really has to offer! Unfettered wilderness, truly special and meaningful game experiences and a whole lot more await.
Dates
Destinations
7th September - 20th September, 2023
5th September - 18th September, 2024
4th September - 17th September, 2025
- Arusha NP
Mt Kilimanjaro
Mkomazi NP
Amani NR
Saadani NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- Lion
Bush Elephant
Cheetah
Abbott's Duiker
Sokoke Dog Mongoose
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
8295
From:
Tanzania

£

Terrific Togo
Combine rare primates with the ultra-rare Walter's duiker on this one-of-a-kind itinerary - one for adventurers and wildlife connoisseurs!
Dates
Destinations
10th February - 21st February, 2023
9th February - 20th February, 2024
7th February - 18th February, 2025
- Togodo NP
Assoukoko Forest
Fazao-Malfakassa NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
12
- Walter's Duiker
White-Thighed Colobus
Red-Bellied Monkey
Mona Monkey
Red-Flanked Duiker
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
3550
From:
Togo

£

Tantalising Tunisia
Probably the best wildlife destination in North Africa, with a rich variety of rare species in unusual landscapes. Come for the Barbary sheep and fennec fox, stay for the stunning sand dunes and lush mountain woodland.
Dates
Destinations
8th October - 17th October, 2023
6th October - 15th October, 2024
5th October - 14th October, 2025
- El Feidja NP
Bou-Hedma NP
Jbil NP
Sidi Toui NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Barbary Sheep
Addax
Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Sand Cat
Fennec Fox
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
2750
From:
Tunisia

£

Whales and Wilderness
Go far deeper beneath the surface than any other tour of Cape Town or the Garden Route will take you. The delights of the secluded and unspoiled Karoo, juxtaposed with the big game of Addo and Sanbona, the chance to view caracal and migrating whales make this a world-class tour.
Dates
Destinations
23rd August - 9th September, 2023
21st August - 7th September, 2024
20th August - 6th September, 2025
- Table Mountain NP
West Coast NP
Tankwa NP
Karoo NP
Mountain Zebra NP
Addo Elephant NP
Plettenberg Bay
Sanbona GR
De Hoop NR
Duration (Days)
Target Species
18
- Caracal
Southern Right Whale
Black Rhino
Cheetah
Lion
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
5795
From:
South Africa

£

Nocturnal Beasts of the Northern Cape
A rare chance to seek out the rarest mammals Africa can offer, on a series of night drives in prime location for aardvark, aardwolf, black-footed cat and much, much more.
Dates
Destinations
9th March - 22nd March, 2023
7th March - 20th March, 2024
6th March - 19th March, 2025
- Benfontein NR
Marrick Game Farm
Mokala NP
Kgalagadi TP
Augrabies NP
Goegap NR
Namaqua NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- Black-Footed Cat
Aardvark
Aardwolf
Caracal
Cheetah
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
4250
From:
South Africa

£

Glorious Gabon
Gabon is ever-changing, gaining and shedding world-class safari destinations at a remarkable rate. This safari takes guests to the very finest wilderness areas remaining in Gabon today, a must-do.
Dates
Destinations
21st June - 6th July, 2023
19th June - 4th July, 2024
18th June - 3rd July, 2025
- Lope NP
Moukalaba-Doudou NP
Loango NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
16
- Mandrill
Giant Pangolin
Forest Elephant
Forest Buffalo
Leopard
Extension
Two nights in Akanda NP and Pongara NP.
Tour Type
Small-Group
11850
From:
Gabon

£

Botswana Deluxe
Probably the very best game-viewing anywhere in Africa, this hugely varied tours takes guests to superb destinations across northern Botswana. The Big Five, cheetah and wild dog can all be seen from boats, mokoros, game drives and on foot, making this a wonderfully complete and unparalleled tour.
Dates
Destinations
May 9th - May 23rd, 2023
May 8th - May 22nd, 2024
May 6th - May 29th, 2025
- Makgadikgadi
Okavango Delta
Moremi GR
Chobe NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
15
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Bush Elephant
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
7995
From:
Botswana

£

Save Valley Express
One of the best, and most under-appreciated, safari destinations in all of Zimbabwe, Save Valley can rival anywhere on the continent for predator densities on its day.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Save Valley
Duration (Days)
Target Species
7
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Bush Elephant
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
2450
From:
Zimbabwe

£

Rugged Zimbabwe
Scenic, rugged and teeming with game, southern Zimbabwe is well worth a visit. All of the 'Big Five' can be seen, with rarities possible around very corner.
Dates
Destinations
12th October - 22nd October, 2023
10th October - 20th October, 2024
9th October - 19th October, 2025
- Matobo NP
Gonarezhou NP
Save Valley
Chimanimani NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
11
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Elephant
Black Rhino
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
5050
From:
Zimbabwe

£

Mana Pools Express
Arguably the most beautiful national park anywhere in Africa, the ethereal light, stunning views and great wildlife make Mana one of our most consistently popular destinations.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Mana Pools NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- African Wild Dog
Leopard
Lion
Bush Elephant
Cheetah
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
4195
From:
Zimbabwe

£

Hwange Express
Probably the best area for wildlife anywhere in Zimbabwe, Hwange offers the chance to spot all of the 'Big Five' as well as wild dog and cheetah - what more could you ask for?
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Hwange NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- Lion
Bush Elephant
African Wild Dog
Leopard
Cheetah
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
4850
From:
Zimbabwe

£

Virunga Express
One of Africa's most iconic national parks, Virunga offers an intimate primate-viewing experience like no other. A real bucket-list destination.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Virunga NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- Eastern Gorilla
Chimpanzee
Forest Elephant
Rwenzori Duiker
Black-Fronted Duiker
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
2550
From:
Democratic Republic of the Congo

£

Niassa Express
We are so excited here at Pictus Safaris that visits to Niassa are once again on the cards. This is a stunning area, with unparalleled wilderness appeal and great game-viewing. An absolutely essential destination.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Niassa NR
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
Savanna Buffalo
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
4395
From:
Mozambique

£

Niassa and Namuli
Niassa is unspeakably vast, stretching for hundreds of miles in every direction. We barely scratch the surface on this tour, but what wonders there are to see! Lion, leopard and wild dog can all be spotted within metres of our exclusive wilderness camp.
Dates
Destinations
12th September - 19th September, 2023
10th September - 17th September, 2024
9th September - 16th September, 2025
- Niassa NR
Mt Namuli
Duration (Days)
Target Species
8
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
Savanna Buffalo
Extension
Three nights in Mt Namuli
Tour Type
Small-Group
7695
From:
Mozambique

£

Island Birding Adventure
Quite simply some of the best targeted birding available in Africa, you'll have endemics coming out of your ears on this special birding tour.
Dates
Destinations
9th December - 17th December, 2023
7th December - 15th December, 2024
6th December - 14th December, 2025
- São Tomé
Príncipe
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- Príncipe Scops-Owl
Maroon Pigeon
São Tomé Green Pigeon
Príncipe Speirops
São Tomé Kingfisher
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
3850
From:
São Tomé and Príncipe

£

Kruger and Kwa-Zulu Natal
South Africa is often treated as a monolith, and nothing could be further from the truth. Offering the best of both worlds, this tour takes guests to the little-visited corners of Kwa-Zulu Natal and the world-famous Kruger National Park, with both areas teeming with incredible wildlife.
Dates
Destinations
20th September - 5th October, 2023
18th September - 3rd October, 2024
17th September - 2nd October, 2025
- iSimangaliso
Ithala GR
Hlane Royal NP
Kruger NP
Mabula GR
Marakele NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
16
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
White Rhino
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
4900
From:
South Africa

£

Liwonde Express
Surely the very best wildlife-watching that Malawi has to offer, and Liwonde only gets better. Now home to cheetah, wild dog, rhino, leopard and lion, it won't be long before Liwonde can rival the very best safari destinations on the continent.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Liwonde NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Black Rhino
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
2750
From:
Malawi

£

Majete Express
A stunning destination in a country not often known for safaris, the fabulous work done by African Parks has now rendered Majete a must-visit. The reintroduction of black rhino and wild dog, to name just a few, mean that every game drive is an adventure.
Dates
Destinations
Anytime
- Majete WR
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Black Rhino
Lion
Leopard
Extension
None
Tour Type
Private/Express
2495
From:
Malawi

£

Primate Pandemonium
The eastern gorillas are nearly guaranteed, but there is so much more to this itinerary. Owl-faced monkey and Ulindi River red colobus are just two of the species that could be glimpsed in this primate haven.
Dates
Destinations
15th July - 24th July, 2023
13th July - 22nd July, 2024
12th July - 21st July, 2025
- Virunga NP
Kahuzi-Biega NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Eastern Gorilla
Owl-Faced Monkey
Ulindi River Red Colobus
Chimpanzee
Bush Elephant
Extension
Twelve Nights in Katanga Province
Tour Type
Small-Group
3995
From:
Democratic Republic of the Congo

£

Birds and Mammals of the Gambia
A world-class birding destination, there is also always the possibility of a special mammal sighting in this wonderful corner of West Africa - from whales to leopards and plenty in between!
Dates
Destinations
9th December - 18th December, 2023
7th December - 16th December, 2024
6th December - 15th December, 2025
- Niumi NP
Kiang West NP
Bao Bolon NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Western Red Colobus
Patas Monkey
Green Monkey
Chimpanzee
Leopard
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
1595
From:
Gambia

£

Primates of Bioko
Undoubtedly one of the finest primate-watching destinations on the continent, Bioko is woefully under-touristed. Nowhere else can wildlife-watchers stand such a good chance of endemic and near-endemic primates, including the wonderful drill.
Dates
Destinations
29th November - 6th December, 2023
27th November - 4th December, 2024
26th November - 3rd December, 2025
- Pico Basile
Gran Caldera
Duration (Days)
Target Species
8
- Drill
Preuss's Monkey
Red-Eared Monkey
Pennant's Red Colobus
Black Colobus
Extension
None
Tour Type
Small-Group
3450
From:
Equatorial Guinea

£

Marvellous Morocco
Morocco is a truly well-rounded destination, offering stunning scenery, great food, unparalleled hospitality and, now, intriguing wildlife opportunities. From wild barbary macaques, to reintroduced addax and scimitar-horned oryx and gorgeous aoudad, this is a wonderfully surprising and rewarding wildlife destination.
Dates
Destinations
16th June - 24th June, 2023
14th June - 22nd June, 2024
13th June - 21st June, 2025
- Souss-Massa NP
Cap Rhir
Toubkal NP
Haut Atlas Oriental NP
Ifrane NP
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- Aoudad
Addax
Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Cuvier's Gazelle
Barbary Macaque
Extension
Three Nights in Gibraltar and Tarifa
Tour Type
Small-Group
1795
From:
Morocco

£