High season savings and offers are usually hard to come by, especially in the summer holidays. However, if you’re still looking for an amazing holiday this year, now is the time to book with a number of new special offers across Africa and the Indian Ocean available. We have rounded up the best of these below.
Northern Tanzania
June is a wonderful month to be in Tanzania. With the end of the rains, this is the start of the dry season and you can expect warm days and cooler nights. The comfortable daytime temperatures offer the opportunity to spend longer out looking at the wildlife of the area. In Northern Tanzania, the wildebeest are moving North through the Serengeti in search of grazing, and whilst they can be spread over a greater area at this time, it is not uncommon to experience the drama of a river crossing on the Grumeti River as they progress towards the Mara River.
With fewer travellers than in July and August, June is the perfect month to enjoy all that Northern Tanzania has to offer. Asilia Africa are now making this even more appealing with an amazing 25% off offer for stays of three nights or more in June. With ideally positioned camps throughout Northern Tanzania, including in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti – there are plenty to choose from, and combine for a longer trip.
Botswana
Little introduction is needed for this amazing safari country, with world class wildlife viewing throughout the year. You can expect plenty of wildlife, pleasant day time temperatures with cooler evenings and in the Okavango Delta plenty of water as the floodwaters start to arrive.
In the heart of the Okavango Delta is the incredible Jao Reserve, which extends to approx 150,000 acres. Incredible wildlife and with six stunning and contrasting camps on this private reserve, there is a camp to suit most. With vast floodplains and islands, land and water based activities are possible offering an immersive and authentic Delta experience.
To celebrate the re-opening of one of their camps, Kwetsani, after an extensive refurbishment, a number of new offers have been launched across the portfolio, including a stay 3 / pay 2 offer at Kwetsani itself, no single supplements for the first two singles, and a great honeymoon offer for newlyweds and kids between the ages 6-15 years stay free for every full paying adult. All offers are valid until January 2027.
Kenya
The quality of the wildlife viewing in Kenya is well-known and the Masai Mara is an area which consistently offers exceptional encounters. By late July the herds of the wildebeest migration are usually arriving in the Masai Mara from the Serengeti and undertaking the famed – and fraught – river crossings. It is a time of great drama alongside the opportunity to view and enjoy the resident wildlife of the area.
Seringet Mara Camp is located in the heart of the Masai Mara Reserve and ideally positioned to take full advantage of this wildlife event. With excellent guides and beautiful accommodation to relax in between wildlife viewing, now is the time to book with a stay 4 / pay 3 offer valid for travel from 1st July to 14th September.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a stunning safari country with amazing wildlife and wonderfully diverse national parks. Mana Pools National Park is a true gem and one which offers the safari connoisseur and first time safari goer a wonderful experience. With the Zambezi River forming the border, it is also an incredibly pretty national park. Activities here are also varied, from day and night wildlife drives to walking safaris and canoe trips to experience the area from a different perspective.
The Sapi Reserve was established in 2016 by Great Plains Conservation and is immediately adjacent to Mana Pools National Park to the west. With no fences between the two areas, wildlife has totally free movement and the creation of the reserve has significantly increased the total area of land which is under protection. The total area now totals over 337,000 hectares.
Tembo Plains Camp is a luxurious retreat on the banks of the Zambezi River on the Sapi Concession. With a reputation for incredible guiding and service, Great Plains Conservation operate this one camp in this area. Guests staying here can traverse the private Sapi Reserve and venture into Mana Pools as well. With an stay 4 / pay 3 offer valid between April and November, you can now stay in this slice of paradise for less.
Mauritius
The tropical Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a paradise destination of beautiful beaches and stunning hotels. This small island is also renowned for the number and quality of the golf courses it has, with many hotels either having their own golf course or a reciprocal agreement with nearby courses.
For those wishing to soak up the sunshine and indulge their love of the game, now is the time to travel with a number of properties offering free green fees alongside any other offers they may have for the accommodation.
Please do get in touch to discuss a holiday making use of any of these offers or others, or for any other plans for a holiday to Africa or the Indian Ocean. Lucinda will be delighted to help.