VARA Africa

Sample Tours

Booking a private, custom tour offers a different level of control and experience. You decide the pace of your day. Choose how long you spend viewing wildlife, when you want to stop for a break, and the time you start your daily activities. If you want to linger, you can. The trip is built around your specific interests, such as photography, birdwatching, history, or wellness. Every guide, accommodation, and activity is chosen to serve your purpose.
Family Safari at San Camp in the Makgadikgadi, Botswana
Family Boat Cruise at Shamwari

You travel with only your companions...

Our sample private tours are initial concepts designed to show you what is possible. These draft itineraries are fully flexible and are the starting point for creating a custom trip that matches your exact travel style, pace, and interests.

A private tour, also known as a tailor-made or custom trip, is a journey created exclusively for your party (whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, a family, or a group of friends). These tours have no fixed dates, set routes, or pre-selected accommodations.

Every element is chosen by you (with our expert guidance), giving you total control over the duration, daily activities, and pace of your travel. Our sample itineraries merely provide ideas on how you can combine different destinations and experiences.

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The inclusions in a private tour are completely flexible and based on your preferences and budget. A typical all-inclusive private safari could cover:

Accommodation: The specific lodges, camps, or hotels you choose.

Transfers: All road transfers and/or internal flights.

Private Guiding: A private vehicle and guide (or different specialized guides in each location) dedicated only to your party.

Meals & Beverages: Usually full-board (all meals) on safari, often including local drinks.

Activities: All park entry fees, private game drives, and pre-booked activities (e.g., walking safaris, hot air ballooning, boat trips).

Support: 24/7 in-country support and assistance from our team.

Families and Friends
Groups who want a cohesive experience and to share the vehicle and guide only with people they know.

Travelers with Specific Interests
Those with a focus on a niche activity (e.g., spending eight hours at a rhino sighting).

Experienced Travelers
Those who have been to Africa before and want to explore less-visited areas or combine destinations in a unique way.

Luxury Travelers
Those for whom exclusivity, seclusion, and premium service are essential.

Budget-Conscious Travelers
Private tours are usually priced higher than scheduled group tours because you bear the full cost of the vehicle and guide.

Solo Travelers Seeking Company
If companionship is a high priority, a scheduled group tour is better suited for meeting others.

First-Time Visitors Wanting Simplicity
If you prefer a known, tested route with all decisions already made, a scheduled tour is simpler.

Travelers Who Dislike Planning
Creating a custom itinerary requires a higher level of input and decision-making during the booking process.

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