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Small Group Tours
CELEBRATING 30+ YEARS OF TRAVEL TO AFRICA!
This all began with a small group and groups are still a favorite… showing our guests the most amazing places and introducing them to the most incredible people! Our groups are small – minimum 6 guests and maximum 16 guests per tour leader. There are times we have a few more but will always have a second tour leader along to be sure all our guests are well cared for. We limit the number of guests for wildlife activities – game drives & nature walks to 5 or 6 depending on the activity and vehicle. Our guides are hand-picked, some who have guided for us for over 20 years (we started when we were 3!). All of our guests are like minded, wanting to be immersed in nature and culture and we do that best because we have been doing it a long time. The relationships built over the years are apparent when our groups arrive, be prepared to become part of a new family… oh and be prepared to cry when you depart as that is a common occurrence. We’d love you to join a group but understand if you prefer to travel independently or on different dates… that’s ok too. The same detail that goes into the Group Tours also goes into the Independent Travelers.
2025 | 2026
2025 Small Group Tours
Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari – Wildebeest Calving Season!
February 2025
✓ Available
See elephants galore at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, marvel at the landscapes in the Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge and top it all off with 3 nights in the southern Serengeti National Park where we will experience the amazing wildebeest migration with their new babies! This is classic Africa with luxurious accommodation, interesting cultures, incredible landscapes & abundant wildlife!
PRICING:
- 4-5 Guests – $10,595USD per person
- 8 Guests – $9695USD per person
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9 – 12 Guests – $9495USD per person
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13 – 16 Guests $9195USD per person
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Single Supplement $1195USD
- Air – Economy from $2000 -2800CDN per person
- Business Class Please Enquire
Private Family Safari to Kenya & Tanzania!
May 2025
Did you know we lead and send private safari’s for families? Carol will be doing just that at this time and you can book a private safari too! Enquire here to save dates that work for you but don’t wait – timing is limited and space is a premium! Email us today
Private Family Safari to Botswana & Zimbabwe!
July 2025
Did you know we lead and send private safari’s for families? Carol will be doing just that at this time and you can book a private safari too! Enquire here to save dates that work for you but don’t wait – timing is limited and space is a premium! Email us today
The Delta, The Desert & The River – Botswana & Zimbabwe
September/October 2025
✓ Available
Visit 4 different ecosystems and the wildlife and people that live there! Enjoy the waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (traditional canoe), the dry habitat of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe where herds of elephant are abundant and so are the big cats! Then to the Lower Zambezi where you will have a chance to walk in the Mana Pools floodplain and glide down the river in a canoe (optional). Also included is a visit to “the Smoke that Thunders” – the mighty Victoria Falls!
Wildlife viewing activities include boating, walking and game drives to see elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, leopard and more! Your accommodation is authentic Africa filled with all the conveniences including beautiful ensuite washrooms! Couple that with amazing meals and expert guiding – truly the trip of a lifetime!
PRICING:
- 6 Guests – $21,295 USD per person
- 8 Guests – $20,095 USD per person
- 10 Guests – $19,195 USD per person
- 12 Guests $18,795 USD per person
- 14 Guests $18,495 USD per person
- 12 Guests $18,295 USD per person
- Single Supplement additional $3,095 USD
2026 Small Group Tours - IN PLANNING
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February 2026 – Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari – Yup… don’t want to miss this season!
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Antarctica – Including South Georgia as that is a must see… details coming soon!
Master Card & Visa accepted! 
A Word About Pricing
Yes… we are a Canadian company and prefer to price in Canadian $. Our partners on the ground quote in USD and with the volatility of the exchange rate, we have been forced to price in USD which allows guests to make their best decision on currency & method of payment.
Compare our pricing. . . . we include:
Full pre-departure package, most meals, luxury accommodation, tips/gratuities, donation to a wildlife conservation group that YOU visit on your safari, fully guided by a destination specialist tour leader AND you will receive personalized service directly from the owner of the company!
Extend Your Safari!
Blue Train “A Window to the Soul of South Africa”
BlueTrainExtension.pdf
Balloon Safari
BallonSafariExtension.pdf
Mountain Gorilla Trek
GorillaTrekExtension.pdf
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
KiliClimbExtension.pdf
Rovos Luxury Train
RovosTrainExtension.pdf
The Smoke That Thunders – Victoria Falls
VictoriaFallsExtension.pdf
Zanzibar
ZanzibarExtension.pdf