Best Safaris in 2024

Indeed, they are daring trips into the wild, but a must for any intrepid traveler: walking with elephants in Zambia, sleeping under the stars in South Africa, cross paths with tigers and sloth bears in the exotic forests of India, and explore the world's rarest creatures in Madagascar.
Embark on a fantastic adventure with this selection of the world's most exciting trekking and camping programs this year, where you can see beautiful creatures roaming freely in their natural habitats.

1- India

Explore stunning and diverse areas in the middle of IndiaFrom sleeping for three nights in a treehouse high in the Bandhavgarh forest, to tracking Bengal tigers and catching a glimpse of sloth bears on safari.

One of the camps in Bandhavgarh forest

Next, take a winding journey north to Pench Tiger Reserve -The garden that inspired The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling - Where you will find Jamtara Wilderness Camp Eco-friendly and made up of 10 tents, the camp is located under the sprawling branches of a banyan tree, and is a great base for spying flying butterflies, speeding jackals and monkeys hopping from branch to branch.

Pench Tiger Reserve

Finally, make your stop at the secluded Raini Pani Forest Lodge in Satpura National Park, untouched by tourists and resplendent with valleys, forests and mountains.

Rainy Bunny Forest Lodge

2- Madagascar – The Undiscovered Safari Gem

Madagascar is home to plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Including several species of lemurs, which you can see in Andasibe National Park, rare turtles, geckos, and chameleons.

Andasibe National Park

Take a guided walk through the Ifotaka Rainforest after dark to catch a glimpse of the nocturnal eyes of rare lemurs and see cat-like fossils.

rare black lemur

During the day, you can go out on a canoe through the mangroves, and you can meet members of the Malagasy Antandroi tribe in their sacred forests.

3- South Africa

The non-profit group behind Lepogo Lodges in northern South Africa works to offset the environmental impact of each of its guests, starting from the moment they leave their homes. All proceeds are invested back into the community or directed towards conservation projects.

Located on a 120,000-acre reserve in Limpopo Province, Nuka Camp is easily accessible from Johannesburg and offers a great opportunity to explore The Big FiveThe camp generates all its energy through a dedicated 250-metre solar corridor.

Noka camp

Alongside the usual safaris, you can visit Iron Age settlements, see prehistoric paintings by bushmen, help with conservation efforts and, for the bravest of hearts, experience an unforgettable night sleeping in the bush.

Prehistoric Woodland Man Drawings

4- Sri Lanka – For unforgettable safari trips

Begin your adventure at a coconut plantation an hour’s drive from the airport. End your adventure in Weligama, on the sandy beaches of the island’s southern coast.

Weligama Beaches

In between, you can visit the ruins of Polonnaruwa, discover the stunning architecture of Galle, and stay overnight at one of the finest properties in tea country. You can also explore ancient forts and national parks, such as Minneriya (where you will find the endangered Asian elephant).

Polonnaruwa Ruins

Finally, the stunning Wild Coast Lodge at Resplendent Ceylon, designed to mimic both the rocks on the beach and a tiger's claw, will be your base.

Along the way, you may also see dolphins, whales, macaques and langurs.

Wild Coast Lodge

5- Tanzania – The Jewel of Safaris in 2024

With the largest concentration of animals in Africa, Tanzania's parks and game reserves are home to 120,000 elephants, 160,000 buffalo and 2,000 rhinos.

Start your itinerary from the Rocky Mountains to the Serengeti grasslands, by 4x4 or hot air balloon.

Serengeti Reserve

Finish your trip by heading to the nearby island of Zanzibar, where its warm beaches are the perfect place for some R&R.

From Zanzibar Island

6- Zambia – One of the best safaris in 2024

After an hour’s drive from the capital Lusaka, Zambia, drive through the vibrant town of Mfuwe, past bustling fruit and vegetable markets, to the pristine South Luangwa National Park.

Popular for its walking safaris, this is a stunning wilderness that you can explore up close. It is full of tamarind, ebony and baobab trees, where leopards and baboons roam.

South Luangwa National Park

In Mchinja, the snort of hippos echoes from the surrounding lakes. Crocodiles sunbathe on the banks, and herds of elephants feast on seed pods as they pass by. The locals are also extremely friendly, welcoming you by name and always on hand to share their knowledge of the local area.

Mishinga camp

Set off on a cool morning walk with an expert guide, to a dawn chorus of over 450 species of native birds. Watch impala, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe graze, as you walk into the surrounding forests where lions and leopards rest in the heat.

At night, you can sleep under the moonlight in Time + Tide’s luxurious mesh tents, set in a wide sandy valley around a campfire. The clear skies allow you to see the Milky Way while you hear the swooping of fruit bats, the call of hyenas and the big cats prowling.

In the morning, wake up to the smell of hot breakfast in the pans, ready to fuel up for another day of adventure.

7- Zimbabwe - For unforgettable safari trips

Only an hour drive from Victoria FallsIn the west of Zambezi National Park, the newly opened Batoka Zambezi Sands features 10 spacious, stylish tents – created by South African designer Yvonne O’Brien – each with its own plunge pool.

Lions, hippos and elephants roam the surrounding plains, making it an ideal base for wildlife viewing on safaris and river boat trips.

Batoka Zambezi Sands

Batoka is the first black female-owned safari lodge in Africa. A percentage of its profits are donated to its charity, Tessie’s Fund, which supports local communities.