
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.
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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.
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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.
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You can learn more about our tours below - just contact us by email when you find the tour that is right for you!

Gorongosa is a remarkable park, and one that transcends the typical safari experience. The site of one of Africa's greatest conversation success stories, this park is now firmly restored to much of its former glory, and a superb destination in its own right.
Dates
19th September - 27th September, 2024
7th September - 15th September, 2024
Destinations
- Gorongosa NP
Wild Dog Delights
3195
From:
Mozambique

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Bush Elephant
Spotted Hyena
Bushpig
Extension
Three Nights in Vilanculos, searching for Dugong.

See for yourselves the utter wonder of Africa's most complete and exciting savanna wilderness. Unlike our fly-in tour, this 'classic' tour accesses the park via a more affordable (and uncomfortable!) road transfer.
Dates
11th March - 22nd March, 2024
Destinations
- Zakouma NP
The Greatest Show on Earth - Classic
3195
From:
Chad

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
12
- Serval
Caracal
Striped Hyena
Aardvark
Cheetah
Extension
None

Explore the last great forest wilderness in West Africa, in one of the few remaining strongholds of the pygmy hippo. This itinerary offers the chance of up to a dozen primate species too, as well as rarities including forest duikers.
Dates
1st April - 13th April, 2024
Destinations
- Tai NP
Pygmy Hippo Pursuit
3695
From:
Cote d'Ivoire

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
13
- Pygmy Hippo
Jentink's Duiker
Zebra Duiker
Liberian Mongoose
Chimpanzee
Extension
None

Southern Namibia is the best place to see Africa's smallest cat, the stunning black-footed cat. Sightings are very likely and, with the chance of leopard, aardwolf and caracal too, this might just be the new mammalwatching hotspot in Southern Africa.
Dates
29th August - 7th September, 2024
Destinations
- Gondwana Nature Park
Grunau
Finding Felines
3950
From:
Namibia

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Black-Footed Cat
Aardwolf
Leopard
African Wild Cat
Caracal
Extension
Extensions to Etosha, Sossusvlei and Luderitz available

One of the wildest and least-visited parks in Africa, Sapo is dripping with potential. Horribly difficult to access, the opening of a new ecolodge make pygmy hippo and zebra duiker sightings more likely than ever.
Dates
28th January - 6th February, 2024
Destinations
- Sapo NP
Lovely Liberia
2850
From:
Liberia

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Pygmy Hippo
Forest Elephant
Zebra Duiker
Jentink's Duiker
Chimpanzee
Extension
None

Madagascar is as tough as it comes in Africa, but the mammal-watching can be world-class. This itinerary takes you to the heart of the country's wildest and most productive animal-viewing areas
Dates
11th September - 26th September, 2024
Destinations
- Kirindy
Tsimanampetsotse
Masoala NP
Nosy Mangabe
Farankaraina
Mystical Madagascar
6295
From:
Madagascar

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
16
- Aye-Aye
Fossa
Ring-Tailed Lemur
White-Fronted Brown Lemur
Red-Ruffed Lemur
Extension
None

Little-visited but stunningly beautiful, Djibouti offers the chance to seek out rarely-seen mammal species including beira and gerenuk, but also the dazzlingly rare endemic Djibouti francolin.
Dates
10th February - 18th February, 2024
Destinations
- Day Forest NP
Djalelo
Assamo
Journey through Djibouti
1950
From:
Djibouti

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- Beira
Leopard
Salt's Dik-Dik
Hamadryas Baboon
Gerenuk
Extension
Five Nights in Somaliland, seeking out beira

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
4th June - 19th June, 2024
Destinations
- Lekedi
Ivindo NP
Lope NP
Gabon by Train
10550
From:
Gabon

£
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

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
6th March - 16th March, 2024
Destinations
- Karoo Gariep
Benfontein NR
Marrick Game Farm
Mokala NP
Kgalagadi TP
Nocturnal Beasts of the Northern Cape
3595
From:
South Africa

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
11
- Black-Footed Cat
Aardvark
Aardwolf
Caracal
Brown Hyena
Extension
None

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
1st December - 9th December, 2024
Destinations
- São Tomé
PrÃncipe
Island Birding Adventure
4050
From:
São Tomé and PrÃncipe

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- PrÃncipe Scops-Owl
Maroon Pigeon
São Tomé Green Pigeon
PrÃncipe Speirops
São Tomé Kingfisher
Extension
None

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
18th July - 31st July, 2024
Destinations
- St Lucia
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi NP
Manyoni GR
Tembe Elephant Park
Hlane Royal NP
Kruger NP
Kruger and Kwa-Zulu Natal
4550
From:
South Africa

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
White Rhino
Extension
None

There may be nowhere better for forest (or any) wildlife-viewing in Africa - from huge gatherings of elephant to a pile of smaller mammals, there is never a dull moment in this corner of the continent.
Dates
24th February - 4th March, 2024
Destinations
- Dzanga-Sangha
Dazzling Dzanga
9950
From:
Central African Republic

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Forest Elephant
Bongo
Sitatunga
Western Gorilla
Red River Hog
Extension
21 night extension to southern Cameroon available on request

One of Kenya's best-kept secrets, Laikipia is a world-class safari destination. Famed for its packs of wild dogs, guests can expect the chance to see lion, cheetah, striped hyena and even melanistic leopard. A must for any bucket list.
Dates
3rd August - 11th August, 2024
Destinations
- Laikipia Plateau
Panthers and Puppies
6550
From:
Kenya

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- African Wild Dog
Black Panther
Leopard
Lion
Striped Hyena
Extension
None

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
28th October - 10th November, 2024
Destinations
- Maze NP
Yabello WS
Bale Mountains NP
Ethiopia's Rare Mammals
5895
From:
Ethiopia

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- Ethiopian Wolf
Caracal
Serval
Cheetah
Swayne's Hartebeest
Extension
None

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 spectacular birding, rare forest duikers and savanna species make this a great tour.
Dates
13th November - 30th November, 2024
Destinations
- Kakum NP
Ankasa FR
Mole NP
Bobiri
Atiwa Range
Getting Around Ghana
4150
From:
Ghana

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
18
- Black-Bellied Pangolin
White-Bellied Pangolin
White-Necked Picathartes
Forest Elephant
Egyptian Plover
Extension
None

An epic journey to a surprisingly accessible corner of the Congo in pursuit of one of the most rarely-encountered mammals in the world - the fascinating Bonobo.
Dates
5th July - 15th July, 2024
Destinations
- Bombo Lumene
Nkala
Bonobo Bonanza
4950
From:
Democratic Republic of the Congo

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
11
- Bonobo
Forest Buffalo
Red River Hog
Southern Talapoin Monkey
Sitatunga
Extension
None

An iconic adventure that nobody should miss, this mountainous corner of Uganda is home to charismatic wildlife by the bucketload, including the elusive African golden cat.
Dates
9th January - 22nd January, 2024
Destinations
- Ziwa
Murchison Falls NP
Kibale NP
Semuliki NP
Bwindi NP
Lake Mburo NP
Golden Cats and Gorillas
5150
From:
Uganda

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
14
- African Golden Cat
Leopard
Western Gorilla
Chimpanzee
Lion
Extension
Extension to Mabamba to view shoebill available on request.

Namibia is an extraordinary safari destination, but its surface is often barely scratched by many visitors. In addition to the world-class game-viewing in Nkasa Rupara, 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
10th October - 24th October, 2024
Destinations
- Nkasa Rupara NP
Bwabwata NP
Khaudum NP
Northern Namibia
7450
From:
Namibia

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
15
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
Extension
Extension to Etosha available on request

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
5th April - 17th April, 2024
Destinations
- Niokolo-Koba NP
Casamance
Sensational Senegal
3150
From:
Senegal

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
13
- African Manatee
African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Giant Eland
Extension
None

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 cheetah, leopard and even African wild dog.
Dates
13th August - 27th August, 2024
Destinations
- Cuatir
Luengue-Luiana NP
Angola Adventure
10450
From:
Angola

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
15
- African Wild Dog
Cheetah
Leopard
Lion
Bush Elephant
Extension
None

A stunningly diverse country, Malawi offers a range of habitats that many larger nations can only dream of. Stirring conservation efforts have returned Majete to a world-class game reserve, which has the potential to offer incredible sightings of big game.
Dates
29th September - October 8th, 2024
Destinations
- Nyika NP
Vwaza Marsh NP
Majete WR
Magical Malawi
5095
From:
Malawi

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- African Wild Dog
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Bush Elephant
Extension
None

Rwanda is sadly still associated by many with the tragic 1994 genocide. In fact, this small country has undergone a remarkable transformation since then, and is one of the most in-demand destinations on the continent. With a burgeoning Big Five reserve in Akagera, as well as some of Africa's best Gorilla and Chimpanzee watching, Rwanda should absolutely be on your 'bucket list'.
Dates
22nd June - 30th June, 2024
Destinations
- Akagera NP
Amazing Akagera
2950
From:
Rwanda

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- Lion
Leopard
Bush Elephant
Black Rhino
White Rhino
Extension
None

An unusual itinerary taking you deep into the Sahara to reveal its most charismatic wildlife. Sand Cat and Fennec Fox are both key targets, and with the opportunity to see the beauty of the desert by night and the beautiful Dakhla Bay by day, this holiday has much to offer even the most seasoned safari-goer.
Dates
20th April - 28th April, 2024
Destinations
- Aousserd
Dakhla
Dakhla Bay
Secrets of the Sahara
2275
From:
Western Sahara

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
9
- Sand Cat
Fennec Fox
Rueppell's Fox
Atlantic Humpback Dolphin
Honey Badger
Extension
None

Quite simply one of the finest safari destinations on the continent, there is very little that Zakouma can't offer. Home to wildlife spectacles including the largest herd of Elephant in Africa, vast flocks of Quelea and extraordinary densities of predators, this is a must-visit destination in the most unlikely of places.
Dates
22nd March - 31st March, 2024
Destinations
- Zakouma NP
The Greatest Show on Earth
7050
From:
Chad

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
10
- Serval
Caracal
Striped Hyena
Aardvark
Cheetah
Extension
None

Mozambique is truly one of the most exciting destinations on the continent, and a must-visit for any safari enthusiast. The emergence of the 'coutadas' as important areas for conservation and ecotourism, with species including cheetah and leopard, thriving, only serves to ensure that this short itinerary packs a punch!
Dates
20th May - 25th May, 2024
Destinations
- Coutada 11
Coutadas and Conversation
5300
From:
Mozambique

£
Duration (Days)
Target Species
6
- African Wild Dog
Bush Elephant
Lion
Leopard
Selous' Zebra
Extension
Visits to Bazaruto and Gorongosa available.