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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.

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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!

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Kenya is so much more than the Masai Mara. The centre of Kenya is sometimes overlooked by safari enthusiasts, but this itinerary takes you to the highlights of this beautiful region, from the desert of Samburu to the incredible nocturnal wildlife of Laikipia.

Dates

11th August - 21st August, 2025

Destinations

    Ol Pejeta
    Laikipia
    Samburu NR

The Heart of Kenya

10550

From:

Kenya

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

11

    Leopard
    African Wild Dog
    Striped Hyena
    Cheetah
    Aardvark

Extension

None

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The Great Migration brings to the Masai Mara one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences. Enjoy it from the luxuries of the reserve, and the solitude of the conservancies, on this unique tour.

Dates

2nd August - 9th August, 2025

Destinations

    Naboisho Conservancy
    Masai Mara NR

Migration in the Mara

6850

From:

Kenya

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

8

    Leopard
    Cheetah
    Lion
    Bush Elephant
    Serval

Extension

None

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Venture well off the beaten path in this incredibly diverse itinerary. From the towering inselbergs of Niassa, the surprising big cat viewing of the coutadas or the warm waters and dugong-viewing of Bazaruto, Mozambique has something for everyone.

Dates

4th October - 20th October, 2025

Destinations

    Niassa SR
    Coutada 11
    Bazaruto

Mesmerising Mozambique

11750

From:

Mozambique

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

17

    African Wild Dog
    Lion
    Leopard
    Cheetah
    Dugong

Extension

None

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The quintessential desert safari, offering a unique insight into the stunning scenery and incredible wildlife of Namibia. Most visits to this wonderful country feel rushed, so this well-paced tour allows visitors more than a casual glance at what Namibia has to offer.

Dates

17th September - 30th September

Destinations

    Sossusvlei
    Swakopmund
    Etosha NP

Namibia in a Nutshell

6595

From:

Namibia

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

14

    Lion
    Leopard
    Cheetah
    Black Rhino
    Brown Hyena

Extension

None

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Arguably the finest game-viewing area in Southern Africa on its day, South Luangwa surely offers the best leopard-viewing on the continent, as well as a list of sub-species endemic or near-endemic to the Luangwa Valley. Based out of the lovely Nkonzi Camp, this tour is sure to deliver safari memories to last a lifetime.

Dates

11th June - 20th June, 2025

Destinations

    South Luangwa NP

Leopard of Luangwa

6750

From:

Zambia

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

10

    Leopard
    African Wild Dog
    Lion
    Bush Elephant
    Thornicroft's Giraffe

Extension

Visits to Lower Zambezi and Kafue available on request

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Synonymous with superb game-viewing, Botswana's Chobe and Moremi offer an exceptional wildlife experience. This wonderful itinerary allows us to access the deepest recesses of these fabulous parks, camping at mobile campsites - rarely do we leave without memorable sightings of lion, leopard, wild dog and more.

Dates

1st September - 15th September, 2025

Destinations

    Moremi GR
    Chobe NP

Brilliant Botswana

6500

From:

Botswana

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

15

    African Wild Dog
    Lion
    Leopard
    Cheetah
    Bush Elephant

Extension

None

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Summit the highest mountain in Western and Central Africa, and seek out its elusive remaining wildlife. Sightings of drill, chimpanzee and forest elephant are all possible!

Dates

7th February - 16th February, 2025

Destinations

    Mt Cameroon NP

Apex of West Africa

3600

From:

Cameroon

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

10

    Preuss's Monkey
    Forest Elephant
    Drill
    Chimpanzee
    Mt Cameroon Francolin

Extension

None

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Witness the phenomenal spectacle of the Great Migration, and some of the best predator-viewing on Earth, whilst also taking time to meander through ancient forests in search of rare primates.

Dates

26th January - 5th February, 2025

Destinations

    Serengeti
    Udzungwa Mountains NP

Migration and Mountains

6195

From:

Tanzania

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

11

    Sanje Mangabey
    Udzungwa Red Colobus
    Cheetah
    Leopard
    Caracal

Extension

None

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Explore some of Central Africa's wildest areas, and best wildlife, all in the lap of ultra-luxury at Odzala-Kokoua.

Dates

1st January - 9th January, 2025

Destinations

    Odzala-Kokoua NP

Congo Deluxe

18195

From:

Republic of Congo

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

9

    Forest Elephant
    Bongo
    Western Gorilla
    Sitatunga
    Chimpanzee

Extension

None

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The ultimate Chad itinerary, taking in the sensational landscapes of Ennedi, the remarkable conservation success story of Ouadi-Rime, and the unparalleled game-viewing of Zakouma.

Dates

7th February - 28th February, 2025

Destinations

    Ennedi
    Ouadi-Rime
    Zakouma NP

Chad Megatour

18450

From:

Chad

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

22

    Serval
    Caracal
    Dama Gazelle
    Addax
    Scimitar-Horned Oryx

Extension

None

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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

10th August - 18th August, 2024
19th August - 28th August, 2024
7th September - 15th September, 2024
1st October - 9th October, 2025

Destinations

    Gorongosa NP

Wild Dog Delights

4750

From:

Mozambique

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

9

    African Wild Dog
    Lion
    Bush Elephant
    Spotted Hyena
    Bushpig

Extension

Three Nights in Vilanculos, searching for Dugong.

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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
11th March - 22nd March, 2025

Destinations

    Zakouma NP

The Greatest Show on Earth - Classic

5495

From:

Chad

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

12

    Serval
    Caracal
    Striped Hyena
    Aardvark
    Cheetah

Extension

None

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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 - 10th April, 2024
January 2nd - January 11th, 2025

Destinations

    Tai NP

Pygmy Hippo Pursuit

5050

From:

Cote d'Ivoire

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

10

    Pygmy Hippo
    Jentink's Duiker
    Zebra Duiker
    Liberian Mongoose
    Chimpanzee

Extension

None

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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

11th March - 20th March, 2025

Destinations

    Sapo NP

Lovely Liberia

2895

From:

Liberia

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

10

    Pygmy Hippo
    Forest Elephant
    Zebra Duiker
    Jentink's Duiker
    Chimpanzee

Extension

None

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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

10th October - 25th October, 2024

Destinations

    Kirindy
    Tsimanampetsotse
    Masoala NP
    Nosy Mangabe
    Farankaraina

Mystical Madagascar

6295

From:

Madagascar

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

15

    Aye-Aye
    Fossa
    Ring-Tailed Lemur
    White-Fronted Brown Lemur
    Red-Ruffed Lemur

Extension

None

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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

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

9

    Beira
    Leopard
    Salt's Dik-Dik
    Hamadryas Baboon
    Gerenuk

Extension

Five Nights in Somaliland, seeking out beira

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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

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£

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

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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

1st May - 11th May, 2025

Destinations

    Karoo Gariep
    Marrick Game Farm
    Mokala NP
    Kgalagadi TP

Nocturnal Beasts of the Northern Cape

4450

From:

South Africa

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

11

    Black-Footed Cat
    Aardvark
    Aardwolf
    Caracal
    Brown Hyena

Extension

None

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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
    Príncipe

Island Birding Adventure

4050

From:

São Tomé and Príncipe

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

9

    Príncipe Scops-Owl
    Maroon Pigeon
    São Tomé Green Pigeon
    Príncipe Speirops
    São Tomé Kingfisher

Extension

None

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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

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

14

    African Wild Dog
    Cheetah
    Leopard
    Lion
    White Rhino

Extension

None

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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

7th April - 16th April, 2024

Destinations

    Dzanga-Sangha

Dazzling Dzanga

9950

From:

Central African Republic

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

10

    Forest Elephant
    Bongo
    Sitatunga
    Western Gorilla
    Red River Hog

Extension

21 night extension to southern Cameroon available on request

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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

12th June - 20th June, 2024

Destinations

    Laikipia Plateau

Panthers and Puppies

6550

From:

Kenya

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

9

    African Wild Dog
    Black Panther
    Leopard
    Lion
    Striped Hyena

Extension

None

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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

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

14

    Ethiopian Wolf
    Caracal
    Serval
    Cheetah
    Swayne's Hartebeest

Extension

None

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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

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

18

    Black-Bellied Pangolin
    White-Bellied Pangolin
    White-Necked Picathartes
    Forest Elephant
    Egyptian Plover

Extension

None

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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

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£

Duration (Days)

Target Species

11

    Bonobo
    Forest Buffalo
    Red River Hog
    Southern Talapoin Monkey
    Sitatunga

Extension

None

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