African Safaris

Indulge in the exploration of South Africa's "Big 5", visiting the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal. ABSOLUTELY AFRICAN TOURS & SAFARIS promises to make your african safari an enjoyable, exciting and memorable one

Being a small, family run business and having grown up in Zambia and Botswana, we at ABSOLUTELY AFRICAN TOURS & SAFARIS know and love the African bush and will make your African safari holiday a memorable one.

The KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, situated in the lowveld region of South Africa's Mpumalanga province, has a colourful and rich history and is home to the Big 5. The Kruger National Park is the flagship of Africa's wildlife reserves and is a must for anyone visiting South Africa.

This wildlife reserve is predominantly savannah bushveld with 6 permanent rivers flowing through it. This vast and beautiful area has a diverse array of accommodation, from rustic bush camps to luxurious, privately owned lodges, such as those in the SABI SANDS and TIMBIVATI. The region surrounding the Kruger National Park is both interesting and scenic, making a drive to Bourke's Potholes, God's Window, Pilgrims Rest and the Blyde River Canyon a must for anyone visiting this province.

Drive from the KRUGER NATIONAL PARK to the HLUHLUWE-UMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE situated in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. The Hluhluwe- Umfolozi Game Reserve, proclaimed in 1895 made a name for itself in the mid- 1900's when conservation bodies started "SAVE THE RHINO", with outstanding results. Today the reserve has over 1600 White Rhino and 400 Black Rhino, as well as the BIG 5 and other species.

For those wanting an UP-MARKET safari experience, PRIVATELY OWNED RESERVES offer the BIG 5, luxury accommodation, fine cuisine, professional game rangers and dedicated staff to take care of your every need. PHINDA, MKUZE FALLS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, AMAKHOSI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, ZUKA and the new THANDA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE are all situated in Zululand.

This beautiful, scenic part of Zululand is centrally situated with the St.Lucia Wetland Park, Sodwana Bay, Rocktail Bay, the Battlefields and Shakaland, all within easy reach. Other options include taking a walk with a trained tracker to experience the African bush on foot, taking a night drive to witness female turtles laying their eggs, kayaking or enjoying a boat trip on the St.Lucia Estuary bringing you up close to hippos and crocodiles. The Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, one of our World Heritage sites, has magical coastal forests, towering sand dunes, abundant bird-life and excellent game fishing. Absolutely African Tours & Safaris also caters for TWITCHERS, with NDUMO and Mkuze prime birding reserves

The EASTERN CAPE region of South Africa is malaria- free and home to some wonderful wildlife reserves - ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK & GREATER ADDO NATIONAL PARK. Private reserves are also found here, from the exclusive SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE & 4 star LALIBELA GAME RESERVE, to more the more affordable KWANTU PRIVATE GAME RESERVE and AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE to name but a few.

Fly-in or drive, we at ABSOLUTELY AFRICAN TOURS & SAFARIS will look after you from the time we welcome you to the time we say farewell, making your AFRICAN SAFARI HOLIDAY an enjoyable, exciting and memorable one.

Packages can be tailor-made and guided or self-drive options are available.