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 Small group safari holidays
Botswana camping safaris
From
€2120 to €2280
14 days
ex flights
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Small group2026: 1 Nov, 2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Botswana safari and wild camping
From
€2065 to €2085
13 days
ex flights
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
Small group2026: 2 Nov, 2027: 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 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
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: 7 Sep, 18 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 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 ...
Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker safari
From
€3180 to €3320
16 days
ex flights
A lodge safari through Kruger, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Small group2026: 30 Sep, 24 Oct, 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
£3839 to £4729
14 days
ex flights
Discover Namibia & Botswana’s wildlife & landscapes
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov, 2027: 11 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Namibia and Botswana camping safari
From
€2990 to €3120
21 days
ex flights
Camping safari to Namib desert, Caprivi, Etosha & Okavango
Small group2026: 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 2027: 17 Jan, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Nov
Small group holidays to Madagascar
From
£3645
18 days
ex flights
Experience the best of this enigmatic island continent
Small group2026: 24 Sep, 15 Oct, 2027: 13 May, 22 Jul, 23 Sep, 2028: 18 May, 28 Sep
The Masai Heartlands safari
From
£2682 to £3540
15 days
ex flights
Great value truck safari to Kenya & Tanzania
Small group2026: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 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 ...
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
From
£3445 to £3900
10 days
ex flights
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
Small group2026: 1 Sep, 5 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
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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.
Our Small group safaris reviews
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Brigitte Malige21 Aug 2026
Absolutely excellent. Don't hesitate, just go. Fantastic trip - excellent itinerary highlight after highlight with the most memorable parts: camping in the Okavango Delta - with ensuite chemical toilet (which was great, especially when elephants were around us very peacefully in the night). Tented accommodation, Elephant Pools Camp by the Moremi game reserve, exclusively for our group in a fantastic set up and with outstanding food and service, I wouldn't have dreamed of in the bush - great wildlife...read more
Gillian Hesse18 Aug 2026
Every day was a new adventure. 5 stars.read more
David Ward31 Jul 2026
Too many to single out, but the rhino tracking on foot at Matobo, plus night time elephant visits to our campsite waterholes at Hwange and Elephant Sands were highlights for me. A great holiday lead by two excellent tour leaders (Wayne and Tabani). The itinerary was quite varied with each place having it's own unique charm. I would happily recommend this trip.read more
Kate West31 Jul 2026
Can I give more than 5 stars? It was phenomenal! The only thing I would have changed is to stay longer. There were so many memorable parts of my visit to Uganda! It was packed with exciting and enriching experiences. The close encounters - dare I say, connection -with the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, as well as the deeply personal and moving visit to the Batwa community were among the most impactful. I was also thrilled and delighted by the golden monkeys. The itinerary was thoughtfully assembled...read more
