There is nothing quite like the thrill of walking through the African bush!

Experience the excitement of watching game on foot in Zambia's South Luangwa Valley or the Linyanti region of Botswana.  Walk through Kenya's Northern Frontier District with Samburu guides and camels as your beasts of burden, or enjoy the remoteness of the immense Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania.

 The leisurely pace of a walking safari also provides excellent opportunities for the keen photographer.

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Being on the back of a horse allows the rider to get close to game which is undisturbed by human intrusion.  How about galloping through the clear shallows of the Okavango Delta during a morning ride or cantering across the Maasai Mara with giraffe and zebra?

There are also many places where it is possible to enjoy spectacular scenery from horseback, including up on the Nyika Plateau in Malawi, and in the Waterberg Mountains of South Africa.

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Whether you are riding these magnificent creatures or walking beside them as they go about their daily business of eating, drinking and bathing, this is an experience to cherish.

In the Okavango Delta you can ride them at Abu's Camp or walk with them at Stanley's. At Thornybush, above Victoria Falls in Zambia, it is possible to combine a morning or afternoon elephant ride with an itinerary in Zambia or Botswana.

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Drift over the desert landscape of the Namib in a hot air balloon enjoying the dawn light on the red sands or in East Africa, witness from the air the incredible spectacle of the great wildebeest and zebra migrations on the plains of the Serengeti or the Maasai Mara.

An even more thrilling ride is by microlight flight over the Victoria Falls or the vast South Luangwa National Park.

In an open cockpit with goggles and a scarf, for a true Out of Africa experience, fly over the Okavango Delta in a vintage Tiger Moth!  For two or more, get the same views from a helicopter, flying with the doors off.

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Explore Africa's diverse waterways in your choice of craft!  What about canoeing gently down the Lower Zambezi river, past wallowing hippos and elephants bathing?  Or maybe look for game along the banks of the Chobe River as you travel upstream in a motorboat. If you are looking for tranquility then being poled through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro (dug out canoe) is the perfect solution.  While relaxing on one of the Indian Ocean islands, enjoy the spectacular sunset from the comfort of a dhow.

Or sail in luxury between the East African islands on a fully restored classic schooner.  Built 95 years ago in Holland as a herring fishing boat and now  beautifully refitted and maintained, the elegant schooner, Midsummer, has sailed down from the Mediterranean to be based off Stone Town on Zanzibar.

With a crew of six, including  a chef, and three cabins for passengers, one double and two twins each with a shower or bath, Midsummer will ply from Zanzibar to the north of Pemba   Island twice a month.  The leisurely voyage will take four days each way, mooring in secluded bays for diving, snorkelling and exploring. You can join her for as many days as you choose and she can also be booked as a private charter, perhaps to sail to Lamu in Kenya and  even Madagascar is within reach!

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Walk through the rainforests of Uganda or along the shores of Lake Tanganyika until you find the resident troop of chimpanzees when you can sit amongst them and watch the interaction of their busy lives.

For one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences, trek into the mountains of Uganda and Rwanda in search of the mountain gorillas. Time spent with them is a truly memorable experience. It is possible to see both these incredible primates, together with a variety of monkeys and other game, on one safari in Uganda.

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The East African coastline and nearby islands offers pristine beaches and warm clear water. Relaxing on a beach in the shade of a palm tree can be the perfect end to a safari, or a delightful holiday in itself.

 Cool off in the waves wind surfing, sailing or canoeing, or explore beneath them scuba diving or snorkeling, discovering the wealth of marine life to be found there. For something completely different visit the beaches of the Cape peninsular – home, in season, to penguins, seals and whales.

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How about casting a fly for a tiger fish on the mighty Zambezi river in Zambia or catch a giant Nile Perch on Lake Turkana (the Jade Sea) in a remote corner of Kenya?

For those who are passionate about deep sea fishing, the coast offers challenging catches including yellow fin tuna, sailfish and marlin. Throughout Africa, the principle of tag and release is widely practised.

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Africa has long been referred to as the 'cradle of mankind' and there is ample to support this in the ancient rock art, lost civilisations and remains of prehistoric settlements found throughout the continent.  Discover the ruins of Great Zimbabwe or visit Olduvai Gorge and see the first footsteps of mankind.

Archaeological and historical tours can be arranged with the company of an enthusiastic expert.  Combine a tour of the Battlefields of South Africa, a walk in the Kalahari with a !San Bushman guide or a visit to a local village with your safari, giving you a broader view of Africa and its history.

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For those who want to be challenged by Africa, why not climb one of her beautiful mountains - Kilimanjaro, Kenya, Rwenzori's (Mountains of the Moon) or Meru offer the energetic a rewarding experience.

Exert yourself on a cycling safari in northern Kenya or learn how to kite-surf on the South African or Kenyan coast. You can explore the deserts on a quad bike, and Victoria Falls provides the opportunity to bungee jump, abseil and raft the rapids of the mighty Zambezi.

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There are some beautiful private houses which can be rented with a full staff compliment or on a self-catering basis - ideal for a family holiday or as a very romantic and exclusive hideaway.  These can be found on the bank of the Zambezi river above Victoria Falls, in the South Luangwa valley in Zambia, in the Laikipia District of Kenya or on the coast.

 Exclusive use of a small bush camp or taking a private mobile safari can make wonderful family holidays.

 If malaria-free is a priority, there are now some wonderful lodges and camps in South Africa.

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In some countries it is possible to hire a vehicle and be more independent.  Why not pick up a car in Cape Town to meander round the Winelands, or drive north from Swakopmund in Namibia, exploring the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast.

Mountain bikes are available to discover the rugged beauty of Réunion Island’s interior and the inland hills away from the lake in Malawi.

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It must not be forgotten that Africa boasts some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world.  Include an excursion to the Victoria Falls while in Zambia or Zimbabwe to experience first hand the ‘smoke that thunders’, make a dawn visit to the dunes at Sossusvlei to catch them at their most beautiful, or go to the Ngorongoro Crater, often known as the largest natural zoo as it is teeming with wildlife.

Other possibilities include  Murchison Falls in Uganda where the mighty Victoria Nile is forced through a gap in the rock just seven metres wide and cascades down forty metres of rock face into the river below, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast and the diverse ecosystems of the Okavango Delta.

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If you have a particular passion we can satisfy it!  Whether your interest be birds, butterflies, whales, photography, steam trains, gem collecting, bird shooting, golf, fine wines, painting or, indeed, arranging your wedding in a romantic corner of Africa, we are here to help you. 

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