Our small group safaris
Our small group safari holidays are a great option for many people, but are especially popular with solo travellers. You’ll explore in the company of like-minded wildlife enthusiasts, and bond over extraordinary sightings or activities like Maasai tribal ceremonies and wilderness camping, as well as sundowners around the campfire. Our expert group leaders come into their own on these trips, too, managing all of the logistics so that you can just relax and enjoy the experience. And for that reason, our small group safaris can also be ideal for families and mixed-generation groups travelling together.
Our top trips
Botswana camping safaris
From
€2280
14 days
ex flights
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Small group2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Southern Africa overland camping holiday
From
£2032 to £2695
18 days
ex flights
Discover southern Africa from Kruger to the Okavango Delta
Small group2026: 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 27 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 5 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec, 31 Dec, 2028: 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 26 May ...
Small group holidays to Madagascar
From
£3645
18 days
ex flights
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
Small group2027: 13 May, 22 Jul, 23 Sep, 2028: 18 May, 28 Sep
Botswana safari and wild camping
From
€2065 to €2085
13 days
ex flights
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Small group2027: 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 20 Dec
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
From
£3550 to £3750
10 days
ex flights
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
Small group2027: 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
Namibia small group guided holiday and safari
From
£4660 to £5290
11 days
ex flights
A fabulous small group guided trip in Nambia
Small group2026: 6 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 18 Dec, 2027: 18 Jan, 22 Jan, 12 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 5 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 4 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 25 Jun, 5 Jul, 9 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 6 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 20 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 10 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 19 Nov, 22 Nov, 10 Dec, 20 Dec
Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker safari
From
€3180 to €3320
16 days
ex flights
A lodge safari through Kruger, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Small group2026: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
Namibia & Botswana safari adventure
From
£4253 to £4871
14 days
ex flights
Discover Namibia & Botswana’s wildlife & landscapes
Small group2026: 8 Nov, 2027: 11 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov
The Masai Heartlands safari
From
£2272 to £3095
15 days
ex flights
Great value truck safari to Kenya & Tanzania
Small group2026: 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 8 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 2028: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 8 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 13 Sep ...
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Highlights of our small group safaris
What to expect
Our small group safaris are very convenient for solo travellers, but can suit couples and friends just as much. They’re economical, as you’re sharing many of the costs, and they’re also stress-free with all the driving and logistics handled for you. Group sizes tend to be a maximum of around 16, though you may get a few more than that on an overland tour. By the end of a week you’ll be a tightly knit gang, so if the social side of things is important to you on holiday, then a trip like this can be the right fit.
And key to the success of any small group safari is the tour leader. Often, though not always, a local, they are on hand throughout to ensure that the trip goes smoothly, as well as providing an entertaining and informative commentary as you go. They’ll make the introductions in Maasai villages, identify the animal off in the distance, adapt the route if there is the promise of a rare wildlife sighting and if necessary, deal with unexpected punctures, too.
And key to the success of any small group safari is the tour leader. Often, though not always, a local, they are on hand throughout to ensure that the trip goes smoothly, as well as providing an entertaining and informative commentary as you go. They’ll make the introductions in Maasai villages, identify the animal off in the distance, adapt the route if there is the promise of a rare wildlife sighting and if necessary, deal with unexpected punctures, too.
Our top small group safaris
There’s a very clear stand-out destination when it comes to our top small group safaris: Botswana. This is one of Africa’s last remaining true wildernesses, teeming with biodiversity, and offering some very special safari experiences from wild camping to canoe tours on the Okavango Delta. You can easily pair it with neighbouring Namibia as well, which offers an interesting contrast.
Elsewhere on our list of top small group safaris you’ll find classic destinations like the Maasai Mara, Zambia and South Africa, but also some more off-the-beaten-track options. Explore Madagascar and Mozambique with confidence in an escorted tour, or enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the mountain gorillas of Uganda, which you can also combine with a traditional safari in Kenya.
Elsewhere on our list of top small group safaris you’ll find classic destinations like the Maasai Mara, Zambia and South Africa, but also some more off-the-beaten-track options. Explore Madagascar and Mozambique with confidence in an escorted tour, or enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the mountain gorillas of Uganda, which you can also combine with a traditional safari in Kenya.
Latest reviews
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435Small group safaris reviews
Ann Hollingworth25 Oct 2026
Our driver and leader were superb as were the local guides on safari. We had such an enjoyable time with many happy memories. Our 27 yr old son has some learning difficulties. He was accepted by everyone and had a blast!read more
Emma Snell24 Oct 2026
The guides were fantastic, so knowledgeable; experts at tracking game and incredibly patient with the group and had great sense of humour!... Had an amazing time. read more
Helen Larner22 Oct 2026
I would do this holiday again in a heartbeat. I have told all my family and friends that everyone should do this trip. It makes you see our world through very different eyes.read more
