Upmarket Safaris is a comprehensive one stop shop to traveling to Southern and East Africa. We curate special and unique itineraries, working with a number of African specialists to provide you with a personal and exclusive Safari of a Lifetime from accommodation to private guides in the following countries.

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, where there’s white-water rafting and bungee-jumping. Downstream are Matusadona and Mana Pools national parks, home to hippos, rhinos and birdlife.

One of the world’s truly great safari destinations, this southern African country offers the incredible beauty of the Okavango Delta and many other diverse features including the Kalahari, Chobe and the Makgadikgadi. A land of giants and vast landscapes, teeming with wildlife and adventure, at times it is simply breathtaking!

Zambia is located in the Southern part of Africa, and boasts some of the most unspoilt, wild landscapes on the continent accompanied with its vibrant culture, Zambia is bound to be one of the most memorable countries you will visit.  It holds an astonishing array of wildlife and birdlife, which can be seen on a privately guided walks or game drives.    

South Africa is one of the continent’s best safari destinations, offering the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) and more in accessible parks and reserves. But it’s not all about big-game sightings – wildlife watching here also teaches you to enjoy the little things: a leopard tortoise ambling alongside the road, a go-away bird chirping its distinctive chant in the trees, or an encounter with seals, whales or a great white shark along the coast.

Mozambique is a scenic country in south-eastern Africa, it is rich in natural resources and is biologically and culturally diverse.  It’s tropical climate, extensive coastline offers some of Africa’s best natural harbours.

Often reffered to as “The Land God made in Anger”, Namibia is one of the most varied and unique destinations on the African continent. Dramatic and stunning landscapes and scenery, the Skeleton Coast to Etosha National Park…This country will leave one spellbound and in awe.

Uganda, also known as the “The Pearl of Africa.” This is a beautiful country that boasts endless scenery and is home to one of the most diverse and concentrated ranges of African fauna, including the highly endangered mountain gorilla and the endangered common chimpanzee.  Experience their diverse culture and friendly people on cultural excursions, and take in the enchanted scenery that will surround you on your treks.

Rwanda is south of the Equator in east-central Africa, also known as the “land of a thousand hills”.  Observe the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat along with breath-taking scenery treks.  Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, is home to the Big Five, including the elusive and critically endangered black rhino.

Steeped in safari nostalgia and history, Kenya is the ‘original’ African safari destination, a land of the early explorers and the romance of early adventure travel…from the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve to the majesty of Mt Kenya and the incredible Lake Naivasha, Kenya has it all. Incredible wildlife diversity, many different tribes and people, natural beauty that is breathtaking, it is a must at least once in your life!

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.