Immerse yourself in Africa’s rich wildlife, culture, and heritage on this 12-day journey. Safari With Heart takes you across Tanzania and Kenya, exploring iconic wildlife destinations such as Serengeti and Maasai Mara, while connecting with local communities through cultural visits and conservation projects. Witness the Big Five, experience the Great Migration (seasonal), and stay in eco-lodges and luxury camps that prioritize sustainability, comfort, and authentic African experiences. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, wildlife, and meaningful cultural engagement.
Land in Cape Town, South Africa’s most captivating city. After a warm welcome, transfer to your luxury boutique lodge tucked at the base of Table Mountain. The afternoon is free to rest or stroll the V&A Waterfront before enjoying a welcome dinner.
Stay:Camissa House – luxury mountainside boutique stay.
Enjoy a guided exploration of Cape Town’s highlights: ascend Table Mountain by cable car, wander through the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap, and sip your first taste of Cape wines. End the day with sunset on Camps Bay beach.
Stay:Camissa House
Spend the day with the children and caregivers of the Khumbulani Day Care Centre, supported by Rhino Africa. Participate in fun activities, connect with the community, and see firsthand the impact of your visit. Evening free for fine dining or relaxation.
Stay:Camissa House
Fly to KwaZulu-Natal, known for its rolling hills, heritage, and Big 5 wilderness. Settle into your forest-inspired lodge and take your first afternoon game drive in Phinda Private Game Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated conservation areas.
Stay:&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge
Morning and afternoon game drives in Phinda reveal elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and more. Between drives, visit a nearby Zulu community to learn about traditional culture, history, and daily life in this region.
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Join researchers on a hands-on conservation experience, such as rhino notching or tracking projects (seasonal, dependent on conservation schedules). This once-in-a-lifetime activity lets you be part of protecting South Africa’s most vulnerable species.
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Depart KwaZulu-Natal and fly to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger. After check-in, head out on your first afternoon safari—renowned as one of the best places in the world for Big 5 sightings.
Stay:Silvan Safari – South Africa’s premier luxury safari lodge.
Today is dedicated to your rhino conservation safari. Join expert trackers and conservationists as you locate, monitor, and learn about these incredible animals. Evening storytelling around the fire deepens your connection to this vital work.
Stay:Silvan Safari
Morning and afternoon game drives bring incredible sightings: lions on the hunt, leopards draped across branches, and elephants at waterholes. For those who wish, a guided bush walk offers a different perspective of the African wild.
Stay:Silvan Safari
Savour a final sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast overlooking the bush. Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg, carrying memories of wildlife, community, and conservation that will last a lifetime.
Full-day game drives focusing on elephants and the park’s abundant wildlife. Overnight at lodge.
Morning game drive or leisure time, then transfer back to Arusha for onward flight.
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