Luxury Safari Holidays From the UK

At Elegant Resorts, we specialise in creating completely personalised tailor made safari holidays that allow you to have a travel experience you have always dreamed of. Every itinerary is individually designed by our experienced travel specialists, ensuring your journey reflects your interests, preferred style of travel and sense of adventure. Whether you dream of witnessing the Great Migration across the Serengeti, tracking elusive leopards in South Africa, exploring the waterways of Botswana or discovering Namibia's breathtaking desert landscapes, we will create a bespoke safari holiday experience that exceeds your every expectation.

One of the defining characteristics of luxury safaris is the opportunity to experience some of the world's most spectacular natural environments while enjoying exceptional levels of comfort throughout your journey. Your days may begin before sunrise with freshly brewed coffee as you prepare to venture into the wilderness, yet they conclude in luxurious surroundings featuring beautifully appointed suites, outstanding cuisine, attentive personalised customer service and breathtaking views across tranquil natural habitats. Every moment combines authentic adventure with sophisticated luxury, allowing you to enjoy the very best of both worlds.

Africa's remarkable diversity ensures that no two safari experiences in this region are ever the same. Each destination offers its own unique landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage, providing endless opportunities to discover different regions on multi safari holidays or as part of one multi-centre safari holiday package. From lush wetlands and sweeping savannahs to towering mountains and dramatic desert scenery, the continent presents an astonishing variety of environments that support an equally impressive array of wildlife.

South Africa remains one of the most popular destinations for tailor made safari holidays from the UK, combining exceptional game viewing with world-class accommodation, excellent infrastructure and a wide range of complementary experiences. Private game reserves bordering the renowned Kruger National Park offer outstanding opportunities to encounter the famous Big Five which are made up of lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceros and buffalo. You see these animals remarkably close up on excursions which have been organised by expert safari holiday guides. Regions such as Sabi Sands have earned international acclaim for their exceptional leopard viewing, while several malaria-free reserves make South Africa an excellent choice for families travelling with younger children or the elderly.

Botswana offers a completely different safari experience, where pristine wilderness and carefully protected ecosystems create one of Africa's most exclusive wildlife destinations. The Okavango Delta transforms vast areas of desert into an extraordinary inland oasis, attracting remarkable concentrations of wildlife throughout the year. Exploring the delta by traditional mokoro canoe allows visitors to glide silently through tranquil waterways surrounded by elephants, hippos, crocodiles and countless birdlife species, offering a peaceful perspective that contrasts sharply with more traditional game drives.

Kenya continues to captivate travellers with its iconic landscapes and rich safari heritage. The endless plains of the Maasai Mara have become synonymous with African wildlife, particularly during the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle cross crocodile-filled rivers in one of nature's most spectacular annual events. Witnessing this extraordinary migration is considered one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences, while year-round game viewing ensures remarkable encounters regardless of when you travel.

Neighbouring Tanzania offers equally unforgettable experiences within world-famous destinations such as the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Vast open plains teem with predators and grazing animals, while the volcanic crater creates a unique natural sanctuary supporting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere in Africa. Combining a safari holiday in Tanzania with experiences in nearby Zanzibar also allows travellers to enjoy thrilling safari adventures before unwinding on idyllic Indian Ocean beaches, creating the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation.

Namibia presents an altogether different side of Africa. Towering crimson sand dunes, dramatic desert scenery and haunting coastlines create breathtaking landscapes unlike anywhere else on the planet. Wildlife has adapted remarkably to these challenging conditions, while cultural experiences with communities such as the Himba people provide fascinating insight into one of Africa's oldest surviving cultures. For photographers and travellers seeking extraordinary scenery alongside exceptional wildlife, Namibia offers a truly unforgettable safari holiday experience.

One of the greatest attractions of bespoke safari holidays is the incredible variety of safari experiences available to choose from. Traditional open-vehicle game drives remain the cornerstone of most itineraries, allowing knowledgeable guides to track wildlife while sharing fascinating insights into animal behaviour, ecology and conservation. However, many travellers also choose to enrich their journeys with specialist experiences that reveal Africa from entirely different perspectives.

Walking safaris offer an intimate opportunity to experience the bush on foot, allowing guests to appreciate the smaller details often overlooked during vehicle-based safaris. Horseback safaris provide another slower paced way to explore the wilderness, enabling riders to approach wildlife with minimal disturbance while enjoying spectacular scenery. Water-based safaris aboard boats or mokoros reveal extraordinary aquatic ecosystems, while hot air balloon flights offer breathtaking aerial views across the savannah as the sun rises over the horizon.

Photography enthusiasts can also benefit from dedicated photographic safaris led by experienced guides who understand both wildlife behaviour and the technical requirements of capturing exceptional images. Carefully positioned vehicles, specialist equipment and expert advice ensure guests have every opportunity to learn and photograph some of Africa's most magnificent wildlife in stunning natural light.

Many travellers also choose to incorporate meaningful cultural and conservation experiences into their bespoke safari holiday itineraries. Visiting local communities, learning about traditional ways of life and supporting conservation initiatives provide valuable insight into the people and organisations working tirelessly to protect Africa's extraordinary wildlife and natural habitats. Opportunities to visit endangered species rehabilitation centres, participate in conservation programmes or meet wildlife researchers add another rewarding dimension to any safari holiday adventure. These can all be incorporated into your own tailor made safari holiday package, ensuring that you have the chance to have the experiences you most covet. 

Accommodation plays an equally important role in creating tailor made safari holiday packages. Elegant Resorts features an exceptional handpicked collection of luxury lodges, intimate tented camps and exclusive private villas carefully selected for their outstanding locations, exceptional hospitality and immersive safari holiday experiences. Whether you prefer an elegant riverside lodge overlooking a busy watering hole, a romantic tented camp beneath canvas or a spacious private residence perfect for multi-generational family holidays, every property combines luxurious comfort with authentic African character.

Guests can spend mornings tracking wildlife before returning to enjoy gourmet breakfasts overlooking the bush, relax beside private plunge pools during the warmest part of the day or indulge in spa treatments inspired by local traditions. As evening approaches, unforgettable dining experiences await beneath star-filled skies, with lantern-lit bomas, candlelit private dinners and expertly prepared cuisine creating magical endings to each remarkable day. Listening to the sounds of the African wilderness while dining under the stars remains one of the defining memories of every luxury safari holiday.

The flexibility offered by our tailored safari experiences allows every itinerary to be designed around your personal interests. Whether you wish to focus on photography, birdwatching, family adventures, conservation or combining a safari with completely different holiday experiences in destinations such as Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Mauritius or the Seychelles, our Luxury Travel Specialists can create a seamless journey that perfectly matches your hopes and aspirations. Many of our clients also choose to combine multiple safari destinations within one itinerary, allowing them to experience different landscapes, wildlife and cultures in one single unforgettable holiday.

Elegant Resorts has built strong relationships with many of the world's best safari camps and lodges, enabling us to create exceptional bespoke safari holidays from the UK that combine exclusive accommodation with personalised service and unmatchable safari experiences. Our destination specialists possess extensive first-hand experience of many of the safari holiday destinations in our collection, allowing them to recommend the perfect itinerary based on your desired wildlife encounters and the style of accommodation that is the best match for your circumstances.

Choosing Elegant Resorts means choosing unmatched safari holiday expertise, exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail. From the moment you begin planning your journey until the day you return home, every aspect of your safari holiday is carefully planned out to ensure a smooth and unforgettable travel experience. Whether you are planning your first safari holiday or returning to have another different style of safari holiday experience, our tailor made safari holidays promise unforgettable wildlife encounters, luxurious accommodation and extraordinary memories that will remain with you for the rest of your life.