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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.
2023 Small Group Tours
Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari – Wildebeest Calving Season!
February 9-24, 2023
Amazing sights and a small and fun group!
Photos coming soon…
The Magic of Galapagos & Peru!
May 7-17, 2023
Mona had a great group that enjoyed fun in the rainforest and sun!
Photos coming soon…
The Best of Kenya with CKNW’s Simi Sara!
May 29 to June 8, 2023
So fun to travel with Simi & Loyola and this crazy group!
Photos coming soon…
Botswana & Zimbabwe – The Delta, The Desert & The River!
October 15-27, 2023
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Sold Out! Look for a similar itinerary in Sept 2024
Private Safari
September/October 2023
✓ Available
Did you know we lead and send private safari’s for friends? 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
2024 - Group Safari's
Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari – Wildebeest Calving Season!
January 29 to February 11, 2024
✓ Available
A tried and true safari that builds from time in Nairobi, Kenya at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery to wild elephants at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, next to Tanzania to enjoy 3 different ecosystems – luscious ground water forest of Lake Manyara, world famous Ngorongoro Crater and finishing with wildebeest calving season in the grasslands of the Serengeti. Amazing scenery and wildlife, fascinating culture, beautiful accommodation and yummy meals! *** THIS WILL BE CAROL’S 100TH SAFARI! I feel a celebration coming on…
PRICING:- Minimum 8 Guests – $9195USD per person
- 9 – 12 Guests – $8795USD per person
- 13 – 18 Guests – $8595USD per person
- Single Supplement – $1195USD
- Air – Economy from $1800 -2500CDN per person
- Business Class Please Enquire
Private Safari
July 2024
✓ Available
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
Botswana & Zimbabwe Expedition
September 17-29, 2024
✓ Limited space
The Best of Southern Africa exploring the waterways of the Okavango Delta and Zambezi River as well as time in Victoria Falls and the dry habitat of Hwange National Park. You will see elephants at their best… so many of them with different behaviours. While a bit more difficult to see cheetah and the shy leopard – lions will be plenty and so will all the herbivores they like to feast on. And culture filled with grace and gentleness. You will enjoy classic and authentic tented camps in the best locations with views to live for! *** SMALL GROUP OF 10 GUESTS ONLY! Don’t delay in saving your safari seat! 8 spaces left!
PRICING:- 10 Guests – $16,295USD per person
- 8 Guests – $16,895USD per person
- 6 Guests – $17,695USD per person
2025 Small Group Tours - IN PLANNING
- February 2025 – Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari – Yup… don’t want to miss this season!
- April or May 2025 – The Magic of Galapagos with the Napo Rainforest – on our favourite boat and our favourite Tour Leader Mona Keith
- September 2025 – Let’s Give Back! Special charitable departure to Kenya & Tanzania
- October 2025 – Namibia! From the Dunes to the Skeleton Coast – this small group (12 guests) flying safari will show you a whole new world!
And more…
- Rhine and Moselle Cruise with CKNW’s Simi Sara – June/July 2024 (See cruises)
- Antarctica – end of 2025 or early 2026
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”
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Balloon Safari
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Mountain Gorilla Trek
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Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
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Rovos Luxury Train
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The Smoke That Thunders – Victoria Falls
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Zanzibar
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