Safari holidays

Prowling tigers, leaping zebras and majestic elephants: take a walk on the wild side with one of our bucket-list safari holidays. At Secret Escapes, we’ve created a collection of short breaks and exotic holidays especially for animal-lovers and those who dream of sighting creatures of the wild in their natural habitat.

From the wide-open plains of Kruger National Park, or an animal sanctuary in Malaysia, to a safari park in rural Kent (yep, you don’t need to travel that far), you’ll be able to get that little bit closer to these majestic animals that share our planet. So, get ready to tick this off your list with one of our once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Here’s some of our favourite safari spots:

South Africa: From remote campsites to luxurious lodges, a safari trip to South Africa can be as simple or grand as you wish. Magical landscapes will unfold before you, as will the plethora of wildlife creeping through the brush or soaring through the sky. From dawn till dusk, don’t miss your chance to see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo in their natural habitat.

Kenya: The birthplace of safari, Kenya is home to 24 national parks and each is teeming with wildlife. The landscapes here are unique: for example, the Mudana Rock at Tsavo East National Park is the longest lava rock flow in Africa. Head here to see the distinctive Tsavo Lion without a mane.

Namibia: Marvel at mind-blowing natural scenery and all the elephants, black rhinos and zebras you could imagine at Etosha National Park. The park is home to one of the largest salt pans in the world, and is one of the most easily accessible game reserves in Southern Africa.