POST-LOCKDOWN TRAVEL IDEAS

So, Covid-19 came barging into our lives at the beginning of 2020 and continues to grace us with its very unwanted presence. The world went into a tailspin and went mad for a little while, but it finally feels like it is starting to spin a little less and we can actually grab our breath and begin to think about living again and pursuing our long-awaited travel dreams. Hopefully for the majority of you, Africa was firmly at the top of your list which is why we have created some fabulous itineraries to maximise your travel time through greater Southern Africa.

One of the devastating impacts of COVID-19 has been the impact on the local African Travel Industry. There is a huge drive to get our industry up and running again not only to generate some desperately needed revenue, but most importantaly to sustain our local communities and our continents Natural Habitat.

Travel to Africa has never been so cost-effective with the number of fantastic specials on offer. Furthermore, the South African Rand has taken a hammering against foreign currencies, which means a trip to Southern Africa could be up to 70% cheaper in comparison to last year. This means that now is a better time than ever to embark on your dream African Safari. The end of 2020 could still be a reality as we slowly see borders across the globe starting to open. Alternatively, start planning now for 2021 sooner rather than later as space is going to be exceptionally limited.

We have put together 7 packages that we feel encompass diversity, culture, sustainability, wildlife, the ability to social distance and the most beautiful and exciting destinations that Africa has to offer.

With all our itineraries, nothing is set in stone and these are just ideas as to what we can offer and tailor-make for you. We have designed a mix of self-drive & fly-in packages through South Africa, Namibia & Botswana since these countries are relatively easy to access. If you prefer to sit back and relax, you can do a combination of driving as well as fly-in, to areas like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. Time constraints and distances don't always make self-drive easy, but with us, the options are endless.

We know that this is a lot of information to take in as you research your next holiday, so to make this all a little bit easier, we will be focusing on each itinerary in more detail over the next 7 weeks across all our social media platforms, Facebook , Instagram , Linkedin so, make sure you follow us for updates.

 

Remember that all our itineraries are obligation-free quotes so contact us on info@zafaris.co.za to personalise your itinerary even more or to answer any further questions that you may have.

 

Stay safe and healthy everyone, we can't wait to welcome you back to beautiful Africa soon.

WILL THE REAL BOTSWANA PLEASE STAND UP?

June 17, 2026
It sits in the middle of southern Africa on top of one of the largest continuous sand systems on earth, landlocked, with rainfall that arrives when it feels like it and a landscape that the uninitiated might generously describe as flat. On paper it has no business being one of the most sought-after.

DISCOVER YOUR BIRD BRAIN

June 17, 2026
Birding has a PR problem of truly spectacular proportions. Somewhere along the line it acquired an image so thoroughly, so committedly unsexy that entire generations of otherwise adventurous, curious, intelligent people have been actively avoiding one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences on the planet.

SHOOT LIKE YOU MEAN IT

May 25, 2026
Africa is ready for its close-up, whether you're the particular kind of photographer who turns up on safari with a bag full of glass, a monopod, a carefully researched list of target species and an expression of focused intent that suggests they mean serious business or an average Joe.

MEET AFRICA'S FUGLIES

April 28, 2026
Let's be honest about something... The safari industry has a type. Think golden light, a lion on a kopje, a leopard draped over a branch like living sculpture, an elephant silhouetted against a burnt orange sky. All of it magnificent, all of it entirely real.

SCREW IT, LET'S DO IT!

April 28, 2026
Girls just want to have... Africa, it turns out. Because that's where it's all happening, on safari in the middle of nowhere, dressed in varying shades of khaki, surrounded by some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on the planet and animals red in tooth and claw.

WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU BEFORE YOUR FIRST SAFARI

March 24, 2026
There's a particular type of travel content that exists in the safari world. It features luminous sunsets, impeccably dressed couples clutching sundowners, and lions doing photogenic things at the exact right moment. It is, in a word, lying. Not maliciously. Just selectively.
Two people in traditional shuka wraps stand on rocky terrain, looking over a vast savanna during a golden sunset.

AFRICA'S GREATEST WONDER... IT'S PEOPLE

February 25, 2026
You've booked the flights. You've packed the binoculars and the khaki (good). You've been dreaming of lions and leopards, sundowners and starlit skies. All of which are, without question, utterly fabulous and non-negotiable on any self-respecting Zafaris safari. But here's the thing.
Two pairs of legs and feet in shorts and sneakers standing on a stone path surrounded by lush green foliage.

ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW

February 25, 2026
Let’s get something straight from the start. Safari is not beige. It’s not polite, predictable, or neatly wrapped in a bow. It’s messy and exhilarating and occasionally ridiculous. It messes up your hair, ruins your sleep schedule, and somehow resets your entire brain in the best possible way.
A tan canvas tent set up in a field of dry grass under trees, with the sun shining behind them.

WHY BACK TO BASICS IS THE WAY TO GO...

January 28, 2026
Safari has had a glow up. Actually, several over the last few decades. There was a time in the times of yore when a good safari meant a canvas tent, a bucket shower, a crackling fire and a guide who could read the bush like a novel. Then things escalated.
A person in a pith helmet and safari shirt holds binoculars in a misty, lush jungle setting.

SAFARIS FOR WRINKLIES

December 4, 2025
Let's get one thing straight. Safaris are not only for shiny Gen Zs or upwardly mobile Millennials - or twenty-somethings with suspiciously clean trainers and an Instagram strategy. They are not reserved for families with small children who want to tick off the Big Five before lunch.