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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!

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

24th August - 10th September, 2022
23rd August - 9th September, 2023
21st August - 7th September, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

5395

From:

South Africa

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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

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

4595

From:

South Africa

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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

22nd June - 7th July, 2022
21st June - 6th July, 2023
19th June - 4th July, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

Two nights in Akanda NP and Pongara NP.

Tour Type

Small-Group

7250

From:

Gabon

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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, 2022
May 8th - May 22nd, 2023
May 6th - May 29th, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

7995

From:

Botswana

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

2450

From:

Zimbabwe

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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

13th October - 23rd October, 2022
12th October - 22nd October, 2023
10th October - 20th October, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

3850

From:

Zimbabwe

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

4195

From:

Zimbabwe

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

4850

From:

Zimbabwe

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

2550

From:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

4395

From:

Mozambique

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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

13th September - 20th September, 2022
12th September - 19th September, 2023
10th September - 17th September, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

Three nights in Mt Namuli

Tour Type

Small-Group

7695

From:

Mozambique

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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

10th December-19th December, 2022
9th December - 18th December, 2023
7th December - 16th December, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

4995

From:

São Tomé and Príncipe

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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

21st September - 6th October, 2022
20th September - 5th October, 2023
18th September - 3rd October, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

4750

From:

South Africa

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

2750

From:

Malawi

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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

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

2495

From:

Malawi

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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

16th July - 25th July, 2022
15th July - 24th July, 2023
13th July - 22nd July, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

Twelve Nights in Katanga Province

Tour Type

Small-Group

3995

From:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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

10th December - 19th December, 2022
9th December - 18th December, 2023
7th December - 16th December, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

1295

From:

Gambia

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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

30th November - 7th December, 2022
29th November - 6th December, 2023
27th November - 4th December, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

3450

From:

Equatorial Guinea

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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

17th June - 25th June, 2022
16th June - 24th June, 2023
14th June - 22nd June, 2024

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

Three Nights in Gibraltar and Tarifa

Tour Type

Small-Group

1795

From:

Morocco

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The Other Great Migration

Truly spectacular, the Sudd migration brings thousands of kob, tiang and other grazers flooding across the South Sudanese border into Ethiopia. This trail-blazing and unique safari is a must-do.

Dates

Destinations

26th April - 6th May, 2023
24th April - 4th May, 2024
23rd April - 3rd May, 2025

Gambella NP

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

4795

From:

Ethiopia

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Concealed Cameroon

Under-rated and under-appreciated, Southern Cameroon can mix it with the best of them when it comes to game-viewing - keep your eyes peeled for everything from gorillas to bongo.

Dates

Destinations

1st January - 18th January, 2023
7th January - 25th January, 2024
5th January - 23rd January, 2025

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

5395

From:

Cameroon

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Central African Odyssey

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

Destinations

8th April - 23rd April, 2023
6th April - 21st April, 2024
5th April - 20th April, 2025

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Small-Group

9250

From:

Central African Republic

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Zakouma Express

One of the most stunning wilderness areas anywhere in the world, Zakouma has it all - astonishing birding, the big five and rare mammals, all seen in great densities.

Dates

Destinations

Anytime

Zakouma NP

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

5150

From:

Chad

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South Luangwa Express

The leopard capital of the world, South Luangwa is the best place on the continent for spotted cats. But things only get better when you tear yourself away from these elusive cats, as wild dogs, lion and several endemic sub-species are also easily found here.

Dates

Destinations

Anytime

South Luangwa NP

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

3850

From:

Zambia

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Kafue Express

The most in-demand destination on the continent, Kafue is truly special. The remote north-east is home to leopard and wild dog, as well as hippo and elephant in great numbers, but the real highlight must be the stunning Busanga Plains, replete with cheetah, sitatunga, lion and lechwe.

Dates

Destinations

Anytime

Kafue NP

Duration (Days)

Target Species

Extension

None

Tour Type

Private/Express

5150

From:

Zambia

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