Unleashing Africa's Hidden Gems
Timeless Africa Safaris
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A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES:
Seasoned travellers know all too well that it is often the unexpected surprises and hidden gems found far from the well-beaten tourist track that makes for the most memorable trips.
An unusual travel experience has the power to delight the senses, shift paradigms and inspire deeply etched memories you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.
This is the reason why we work continually to unearth the most imaginative and innovative, unique-to-Africa experiences that will delight travellers.
Our team has curated a list of truly extraordinary activities. So, put your feet up, turn your devices on silent, and immerse yourself in these wonderful African encounters.
A behind the scenes look
Join Marataba’s conservation monitoring team to track collared cheetah, compile individual identikits for elephants and determine growth rates. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in the park during the day and night with the analysis of footage from camera traps. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in veld condition surveys and snare patrol checks. Learn how to identify rhinos through their ear notches.
Canter alongside wildlife
Botswana is one of the best places on earth to horse ride. Cantering alongside the elegant motion of an elephant or giraffe is an experience you will never forget. The only sounds you will hear, are the fish eagle’s haunting cry, the splash of a lechwe darting away and the faraway drumming of hooves. The riding safaris available are as varied as you could imagine, taking you from harsh, dry desertlands to delta wetlands. The riding here is fast-paced and incredibly exciting, with some of the horseback safaris even offering the chance to jump elephant-felled logs.
Snorkel and search for elusive puffadder sharks and more
Join Cape Town marine biologists on a guided snorkel and search for elusive puffadder sharks, pyjama sharks and more! Photograph their patterns and submit them so that the conservationists can estimate how many there are and track their movements. This experience offers a magical balance between scientific value and a great morning out in the ocean.
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Spot enormous leatherback and loggerhead turtles
Set out on a thrilling night-time adventure along a stretch of 16 kilometres of tranquil beach at Sodwana Bay to spot enormous leatherback and loggerhead turtles emerging from the Indian Ocean to lay their precious eggs. With only the beam of your flashlight and the cold light of the moon to guide you, search for these gentle animals as they ride the waves to shore to dig their nests at one of Africa’s last key nesting sites.
Eight million straw-coloured fruit Bats
Every year from October until December, eight million straw-coloured fruit bats arrive from the Congo to feed on the wild Masuku fruits in Zambia’s Kasanka National Park. The Kasanka bats arrive to feast on fruits, and in turn, provide a feast for raptors and crocodiles. The park is one of Zambia’s smallest, but also one of the most picturesque with abundant grasslands, forests, lagoons and swamps. You’ll marvel at the enormity of this unparalleled wildlife spectacle.
The African night turns into an Arctic day
During the 5-hour private charter flight to Wolf’s Fang Runway, Antarctica, the African night turns to day as we soar over thousands of icebergs and pass into 24 hours of continuous sunshine. On arrival you will spend 3 hours on the ice, taking a gentle hike from Wolf’s Fang Camp to a nearby nunatak where you will experience an unforgettable champagne picnic and views unlike anywhere on Earth before boarding your return flight to Cape Town.
An exclusive and insightful conversation at your lodge
Be joined by a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors for an exclusive insightful conversation at your lodge, knowing that a proportion of your trip cost goes back to supporting the vitally important conservation work being done to save the magnificent mountain gorillas.
From curious chameleons to singing lemurs
Ignite your curiosity by spotting this African island’s menagerie of small, bizarre species found nowhere else on the planet. You’ll find a variety of animals from curious chameleons to singing lemurs on guided day and night meanders through the forests and dense undergrowth.